Few Hoosiers using Indiana Secretary of State’s free vehicle report program despite $500K cost

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 1,029

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Fewer than 2,200 Hoosiers have used Indiana’s free vehicle history report program since it launched last summer, a fraction of the volume the state has been paying for under a contract with data giant Experian.

New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026. The office has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for a subscription guaranteeing far more …

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