RC Lite API

Lightweight RC lookup returning essential vehicle and owner fields fast.

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REST + JSONOne API keyPay per callHTTPS secured

POST/v1/rc-lite-apiready

Request

Response{  "error": false,  "status": "SUCCESS",  "data": {    "owner": "…",    "registration": "…",    "financer": "…"  }}

Illustrative example. Exact parameters are listed in your dashboard docs.

How it works

What you send and what you get back

A complete suite of vehicle APIs. Verify RC details, owner history, insurance, PUC, challans and FASTag, look up vehicles from mobile, chassis or engine numbers, and estimate vehicle value.

You send

Vehicle registration number
Chassis / engine number or mobile for reverse lookups

You get back

Owner, make, model and fuel
Registration, insurance, PUC and fitness validity
Financer, challan and FASTag data

Why Shadoweye

Built for production from day one

Real-time results

Responses come back in milliseconds, so the check fits inline in your signup or approval flow.

Clean, consistent JSON

Every Shadoweye API returns the same response envelope. Parse it once and reuse it everywhere.

One key for every API

Use the same API key for the RC Lite API and every other API in the catalogue. No extra contracts.

Pay per call

Calls are charged from your prepaid wallet. No monthly fee and no minimum commitment.

Secure by default

All traffic runs over HTTPS and every request is authenticated with your secret key.

Full audit trail

Every call and deduction is recorded in your dashboard ledger for reconciliation and audits.

Use cases

Where teams use the RC Lite API

Motor insurance

Underwrite and renew policies with verified vehicle data.

Auto lending

Verify the vehicle and hypothecation before disbursal.

Used-car platforms

Show buyers verified ownership, challan and valuation data.

Fleet & logistics

Monitor fleet documents, FASTag and challans.

Get started

Go live in four steps

Create your account

Add funds

Top up your prepaid wallet securely with UPI, card or net banking.

Test it live

Try the RC Lite API with real data in the Live Tester before you write code.

Call the API

Send a POST request with your key in the X-Shadoweye-Api-Key header and use the JSON response.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the RC Lite API?

Lightweight RC lookup returning essential vehicle and owner fields fast. It is part of the Shadoweye Vehicle Verification APIs family and is available through a single REST API key.

What do I need to send to the RC Lite API?

Typical inputs are: Vehicle registration number; Chassis / engine number or mobile for reverse lookups. The exact parameters for this API are listed in your dashboard documentation.

What does the RC Lite API return?

You receive a JSON response that typically includes: Owner, make, model and fuel; Registration, insurance, PUC and fitness validity; Financer, challan and FASTag data.

How much does the RC Lite API cost?

Calls are charged per request from your prepaid Shadoweye wallet at the rate shown in your dashboard. There are no monthly fees or minimum commitments.

How do I get started?

Create a free account, add funds to your wallet, copy your API key and test the API in the Live Tester. Most teams go live the same day.

Is my data secure?

All requests use HTTPS, are authenticated with your secret API key and are recorded in your audit ledger. Only send personal data you are permitted to process, with the customer's consent where required.

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