TXT-A-CAR Info | How It Works
For Drivers

Let Your License Plate Act as Your Phone Number

Anyone can send you secure messages about your vehicle using just your license plate number – without sharing your personal details.

What is TXT-A-CAR?

TXT-A-CAR links your license plate number to your mobile phone number (privately and securely). This lets others 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 purely using your vehicle's license plate number.

To avoid abuse, individuals can only send messages from a pre-defined message set.

Phone number of the sender is NOT shared with the vehicle owner (unless they choose to include it).

Why Register Your Plate?

Receive important messages about your vehicle:

Courtesy Alerts: "Your headlights are on"
EV Charging: "Your charging session is complete"
Violations: "You are illegally parked"
Time Reminders: "Your parking time expires in 10 min"

Ready to Get Started?

Register your plate by simply texting your plate number to:

1-877-TXT-A-CAR

You can register more than one plate per phone number

How It Works

Text your plate to 1-877-TXT-A-CAR (Format: MI ABC123)
Anyone can message you using your plate number
Your phone number stays private and secure
Completely FREE – no apps, no downloads

Text Commands (Text "?" for help)

Use StateID Plate# format for license plates (e.g., MI ABC123)

ADD MI ABC123
Register or add a plate number
REMOVE MI ABC123
Remove a registered plate
MSG or MESSAGE
Message a driver using their plate number
CHECK
Check plates registered to your phone number