TXT-A-CAR | Let Your License Plate Act as Your Phone Number
Anyone can send you secure messages about your vehicle using just your license plate#
What is TXT-A-CAR ?
TXT-A-CAR links your license plate number to your mobile phone number (privately and securely). This lets others to reach you when it matters – without sharing your identity or personal details. Your phone number is never visible to the sender. Messaging by individuals and registration is FREE.
Privacy First
Your personal details are never shared with others.
TXT-A-CAR does not track your location.
Messages are sent by anyone purely using your vehicle's license plate number.
To avoid abuse, individuals are allowed to send messages from a pre-defined message set.
Phone number of the individual messaging is NOT shared with the vehicle owner. [However, you have a choice to enter a phone number if you choose to.]
Why Register Your Plate?
Some example benefits: With TXT-A-CAR, you can receive:
Parking courtesy alerts - “Your headlights are on.”
Charging station updates (EV) - “Your charging session is complete.”
Parking Violations - “You are illegally parked.”
Parking enforcement/time limits - “Your parking time is elapsing in 10 min”
No apps. No downloads. Just a simple way to stay informed.
How It Works
Register your plate# by simply texting plate# to
1-877-TXT-A-CAR
You can register more than one plate# per phone
Individuals or business can message you using your plate# from their phone or website www.877TXTACAR.com
TXT-A-CAR is FREE for individuals
HELP (Text "?" for help)
Use "StateID Plate#" format to license plate# (e.g: MI ABC123)
List of features available via texting
ADD MI ABC123 --> register or add a plate#
REMOVE MI ABC123 --> remove a registered plate
MSG or MESSAGE --> message a driver using plate#
CHECK --> Check plates registered to your phone#
