RecVIN is a permanent digital identification system for recreational equipment. An NFC-powered tag on your gear that anyone can scan with a smartphone — like a VIN for your surfboard, snowboard, kayak, or bike.
Every car has a VIN. Every house has a deed. But a $2,000 surfboard? A $1,500 snowboard? A $3,000 e-bike? Nothing.
RecVIN changes that. We provide a small, waterproof NFC sticker that you apply to your equipment. That sticker contains a unique Equipment VIN (EVIN) that links to your registration — your name, contact info, equipment details, and photos.
When anyone taps the tag with their phone, they instantly see who owns it. No app download. No serial number lookup. No phone calls to a registry. Just tap and know.
Works with the built-in NFC reader on any modern iPhone or Android. Tap the tag, see the owner.
Passive NFC technology. No charging, no maintenance. Works indefinitely — as long as your equipment lasts.
IP68 rated. UV-resistant. Saltwater-safe. Cold-weather rated. Built for harsh outdoor environments.
Removal attempts leave visible evidence. Activation codes prevent unauthorized registration.
Order a RecVIN kit. Each includes an NFC sticker, visual ID badge, activation code, and prep pad.
Clean the surface, peel, and stick. Choose a visible but protected spot. Takes 30 seconds.
Enter your activation code at recvin.com. Add equipment details, photos, and contact info.
Your equipment has a permanent digital identity. Anyone can tap it to identify the owner instantly.
RecVIN works on virtually any recreational equipment. NFC signals pass through fiberglass, carbon fiber, wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel.
Shortboards, longboards, funboards, foils. Theft recovery for lineups and beach lots.
Register →Stop lodge rack theft and accidental swaps at the resort.
Register →Supplement your HIN with instant digital identification.
Register →Physical ID that goes beyond serial number databases.
Register →A RecVIN-tagged item is traceable. If it ends up at a pawn shop, flea market, or online listing, a buyer can tap and see it's yours.
A visibly tagged piece of equipment is a harder target. Thieves avoid gear they can't resell easily.
Buying used? Tap the tag before paying. Verify ownership and check if it's been reported stolen. Like a Carfax for your gear.
Timestamped registration with photos, serial numbers, and details — exactly what adjusters need for claims.
Selling? Transfer the registration to the new owner. Clean ownership history commands a better price.
Surfboard washes ashore. Kayak drifts downstream. When someone finds it, they tap and contact you directly.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is the same technology in contactless credit cards and Apple/Google Pay. A tiny antenna in the sticker communicates with your phone when held close. No battery — the phone's reader powers the tag. All iPhones 7+ and most Android phones have NFC built in.
EVIN stands for Equipment Vehicle Identification Number — like a VIN for your gear. Each RecVIN tag contains a unique EVIN that permanently identifies your specific equipment in the system.
No. Each tag requires a unique activation code that ships with the physical product. Without the code, a tag cannot be registered. This prevents unauthorized claims.
They see the equipment's public profile: your display name, contact method (you control what's shared), equipment description, and registration status. Stolen items show a prominent alert.
You control what's visible. Choose to display a nickname, phone, email, or just a contact form. Full registration details are only visible in your private dashboard.
Register your equipment in minutes. One tag. One scan. One identity — forever.