Free VIN Barcode Generator — Code 39 Vehicle Labels

How to use it

Type or paste the 17-character VIN.
We flag I/O/Q mistakes and check the 9th-digit check value.
Download, or print a sheet of VIN labels for your lot.

Why VIN barcodes are Code 39

The automotive industry standardised on Code 39 for VINs decades ago, and door-jamb labels, auction sheets and dealer management systems still expect it. Code 39 handles upper-case letters and digits, which is all a VIN needs.

What we check

Length: exactly 17 characters.
No I, O or Q: these letters are never used in VINs because they look like 1 and 0.
Check digit: for North American vehicles, the 9th character is calculated from the others. If it doesn't match, we warn you, because it usually means a typo. Vehicles built for other markets may not use it.

Uses

Dealers print VIN barcodes for key tags, deal jackets and lot stickers. Auctions and fleets use them for check-in, and body shops for parts ordering. For many vehicles at once, paste a column of VINs into the bulk generator, or print straight onto Avery labels.

VIN: common questions

What barcode type is a VIN?

Code 39, the standard used on vehicle labels and dealer systems.

Why does it reject the letter O?

VINs never use I, O or Q, so an O is almost always a mistyped zero.

What does the check digit warning mean?

In North America the 9th character is a check digit. A mismatch usually means a typo. Vehicles from other markets may not follow this rule.