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Lost plate?
Get an SMS the moment
someone finds it.

Register your number plate in 30 seconds. If it ever falls off or gets lost, FindsBin connects the finder directly to you — no stress, no police stations, no sorting through facebook groups.

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No account needed  ·  Works on any phone

Registered plate
KOP 247B
Active — you'll be notified if found
SMS notification
Hi! Your plate KDA 247B was found near Ngong Road, Nairobi. Contact the finder: +254 712 ***
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Found a number plate on the road?  

How FindsBin works

Think of it as a safety net you set up once and forget — until the day you need it.

1

You register your plate today

Enter your plate number and phone number. Done. Your plate is now protected in our system.

2

Someone finds your plate

A good samaritan picks it up and reports it on FindsBin. We match it to your registration instantly.

3

You get an SMS, collect your plate

We send you the finder's contact. You call them directly, meet up, and get your plate back.

Why register before it's too late

Protection before you need it

Once your plate is lost, it's too late to register. Like insurance — you set it up before the accident.

Skip the Facebook search

No more posting on matatu groups hoping someone spotted your plate. We match it automatically.

Avoid police trouble

Driving without a plate is a problem. The faster you recover it, the less time you're exposed.

Save on replacement costs

A replacement plate from NTSA costs money and takes time. Recovering the original costs nothing.

Your plate isn't registered yet.

Plates fall off all the time on Kenyan roads. It takes 30 seconds to protect yours.

Safety reminder

Stay safe when collecting your plate

Most finders are good people — but a quick handover in the right place keeps everyone comfortable.

Meet in a public place

A petrol station, supermarket entrance, or busy shopping centre — somewhere with people around.

Go during daylight hours

Arrange collection in the morning or afternoon. Avoid late-night meetups, especially in unfamiliar areas.

Bring someone with you

Take a friend or family member along, especially if it's your first time meeting the finder.

Never pay in advance

Only hand over any goodwill gesture once you have your plate in hand. Never send money beforehand.

Verify it's your plate

Check the number matches before accepting. If anything feels off, trust your instincts and leave.

Tell someone where you're going

Let a trusted contact know the location and time of your meetup before you head out.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need to register before my plate is lost?

When a plate falls off your car and someone finds it, they report it to FindsBin. We then search our database to find the owner and send them an SMS. If you haven't registered yet, we have no way to reach you — the plate just sits in our system unclaimed. Registering now means we can act the moment someone finds yours.

Is FindsBin free?

Yes. Registering your plate on FindsBin is completely free. There are no hidden charges, no subscriptions, and no fees to receive your SMS notification.

What happens to my phone number and personal data?

Your phone number is only used to notify you when your plate is found. We never sell your data or use it for advertising. When a finder reports your plate, we share your number with them only so they can arrange a handover — and vice versa.

Can I register more than one plate?

Absolutely. If you own more than one vehicle, just submit a registration for each plate. Use the same phone number if you like — we'll notify you regardless of which plate is found.

What if someone already found my plate before I registered?

Register now anyway. If a found plate was reported before your registration, our system will attempt a retroactive match and notify you. The sooner you register, the better your chances.

How will I be notified when my plate is found?

We send you an SMS to the phone number you registered with. The message includes the finder's contact so you can reach them directly and arrange to collect your plate.

I found a plate on the road — what do I do?

Use the "Report a found plate" option on this page. Enter the plate number, where you found it, and your phone number. We'll search our database and notify the owner to contact you directly. It's a good deed that takes under a minute.