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Look up any Mac serial.

Get the model and likely year for any Mac serial. Useful for spot-checking a listing before you commit. Lookup ≠ proof: for case-swap protection, ask the seller for a Macfax cert.

Serials are 11–12 alphanumeric characters. Try .

Lookup can tell you
  • VerifiedWhether a serial format is valid Apple
  • VerifiedWhat model the serial refers to (Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, etc.)
  • VerifiedApproximate manufacturing year
  • VerifiedApple Coverage Check status (when the public endpoint responds)
Lookup cannot tell you
  • ×That the device you're being shown actually has this serial
  • ×Whether a logic-board swap has happened (catches case-swap fraud)
  • ×Whether the device has been opened or repaired off-record
  • ×SSD wear, battery health, or any hardware-health metric
  • ×Cosmetic condition or prior liquid damage
See a real Macfax cert →

Selling a Mac? Macfax binds the cert to the device's enclave.

$39, one-time. The buyer re-attests on receipt; if the keys don't match, the cert fails.