Valet check-in software that captures every arrival in seconds
Replace clipboards and carbon-copy tickets with AI valet check-in: vehicle recognition, condition photos, and instant digital ticketing check a guest in under 30 seconds. No manual typing, no lost tickets.
How valet check-in software works
A runner points a phone at the arriving vehicle, and the plate, make, model, and color are captured automatically in seconds, no typing needed. A quick photo documents the car's condition before it's parked. A digital ticket is created on the spot, and the guest gets a tracking link right away. If they've checked in before, their profile, saved vehicles, and visit history show up automatically, so returning feels personal instead of starting over.
AI valet vehicle recognition
Point the camera at any vehicle and ValeKit reads the plate, make, model, color, and type automatically, with confidence scoring on uncertain reads. It delivers automated plate recognition for operations of any size. Electric vehicles are flagged on the ticket, so the car goes to a zone you have marked for EV charging.
License Plate Detection
Captures the license plate number from any angle using AI. Handles partial occlusion, dirt, unusual fonts, and multi-state plate formats. Results appear instantly with a confidence score. Low-confidence readings prompt a retake or manual correction.
Make & Model Identification
The AI determines the vehicle manufacturer and model from the photo in a single pass alongside plate detection. Supports 50+ makes across all major markets. Vehicle type is also classified (sedan, SUV, sports, EV, truck, motorcycle, compact, oversized).
Color Detection
Detects the dominant exterior color from the photo. Used for quick visual identification in the lot and on the live board. Color is pre-filled in the ticket form and editable with a single tap.
EV Auto-Detection
Electric vehicles are automatically flagged based on AI recognition. The EV tag is saved on the vehicle and shown on the ticket, so whoever parks the car knows to put it in a zone flagged for EV charging.
Condition photos at intake
Capture condition photos at intake with damage areas and severity grading, tied to the ticket with a timestamp, before the car leaves the curb. Fuel, odometer, and signature capture, standardized inspections, intake-vs-return comparison, and shareable reports? See Vehicle Inspection.
Full inspection, reports & dispute evidence →Condition Photo Capture
Take up to ten condition photos at intake, each with optional area, severity, and note tags. Each photo is timestamped and permanently tied to the ticket record, and the full set is available on the ticket in the web dashboard.
Fuel & Mileage Recording
Fuel level and odometer capture at intake is rolling out with the Vehicle Inspection module, recorded on the ticket as the baseline for the visit.
Digital Customer Signature
A touch signature acknowledging vehicle condition at intake, stored as a digital record tied to the ticket, is rolling out with the Vehicle Inspection module.
Ticketless digital valet check-in
Ditch the paper tickets and two-way radios. Create a complete digital valet ticket in a single tap: auto-generated ticket numbers with location prefixes, zone assignment, key slot capture, and pricing fields on one screen. Already using paper tickets? Scan existing barcodes and QR codes to bridge the transition. Purpose-built vehicle intake software that replaces manual data entry with a digital workflow from curb to lot. This rapid intake is why valet software for hospitals has to put speed and accuracy first, where an ER drop-off cannot wait on a clipboard.
Auto Ticket Numbering
Every ticket gets a unique, auto-generated number using a location-based prefix and sequential counter. Format: GH-0001 (location code + sequence). Numbers are unique per location and generated automatically on creation.
Barcode & QR Scanning
Scan existing physical tickets using the device camera. Supports Code128, Code39, and QR code formats. Scanned ticket numbers are linked to the digital record automatically, bridging paper and digital workflows during transition.
Zone & Key Assignment
Assign a parking zone and a key slot during ticket creation. Zones are configured per location with your own names, capacities, and amenity flags such as covered, EV charging, or gated. The key slot code is validated against your board's shape and recorded on the ticket.
Tablet Layout
On devices with screens 600px or wider, the check-in form switches to a responsive two-column layout for faster data entry. Full feature parity on both phone and tablet across iOS and Android.
Returning guest recognition
Your best customers shouldn't have to introduce themselves twice. A phone number lookup surfaces their full profile: visit count, total spend, previous vehicles, and VIP status. Vehicle details auto-fill from past visits so your valet confirms rather than types. Every check-in builds a richer guest profile, turning first-time visitors into regulars who feel remembered.
Phone Number Lookup
International phone input with country code selection. A debounced search (300ms) finds existing customers instantly by normalized digit matching. 555-1234 matches (555) 123-4000. Results appear inline as the attendant types.
Visit History & Spend
Total visit count and lifetime spend are tracked per customer and updated on every check-in. Displayed immediately on recognition so the attendant knows they're serving a regular.
VIP Status
Flag your regulars and high-value guests once. VIP status then shows as a badge on every ticket view, in the app and on the dashboard, so the team knows who they are handling before the car is pulled. The flag travels with the guest across every location on your account.
Vehicle History Auto-Fill
When a returning customer is recognized, their previous vehicles are listed. Tapping a vehicle auto-fills plate, make, model, and color, no re-entry needed. If they arrive in a new vehicle, it's added to their profile automatically.
Guest SMS tracking & live updates
No more guests lingering at the podium asking "where's my car?" They receive an instant SMS with a live tracking link at check-in. The link opens a branded portal showing vehicle status, real-time timeline, and a one-tap retrieval button. No app download needed. Your front desk stops fielding status calls, and guests feel in control of their experience.
Instant Tracking Link
An SMS is sent to the guest at check-in containing a branded short URL. The link opens a web-based customer portal on any device. No app download required, and the link stays valid for the life of the ticket.
Customer Portal
The tracking link opens a branded web page showing vehicle details (plate, make, model, color), a live status timeline (checked in, parked, ready), and a one-tap retrieval request button. No login or app needed.
Real-Time Status Updates
Every status transition (checked in, parked, requested, pulling, ready) is pushed to the guest's tracking page in real-time using live sync subscriptions. Near-instant latency keeps the guest informed without polling.
Notification Preferences
Per-guest SMS and email opt-in preferences are stored on the customer record. Preferences are checked before sending and respected across all visits. If a guest opts out of SMS, they won't receive messages on their next visit either.
Works offline. Syncs automatically.
Underground garage, remote lot, dead zone: your operation doesn't stop. ValeKit stores every check-in, photo, and ticket locally on the device and syncs automatically when signal returns. No tickets lost, no data gaps, no excuses. Duplicate plate detection prevents double check-ins, and a complete audit trail logs every action with timestamps and operator identity, even fully offline.
Local Database
An encrypted local database on the device holds tickets, customers, vehicles, and locations. Reads are zero-latency. The app never waits for the network to show data.
Auto-Sync
The sync engine streams server changes to the device and drains a local upload queue when connectivity returns. Status changes route through a server-side RPC so the transition rules are enforced centrally, not on the device.
Duplicate Plate Detection
Before creating a ticket, ValeKit checks the local database for an active ticket with the same plate at the same location. Prevents the same car from being checked in twice, even when operating offline.
Audit Trail
Every action is logged twice: a status history entry recording who changed what, when, and how long the previous stage lasted, and an immutable activity record for everything else. Logs are created locally and synced when online. Nothing is ever lost. The audit trail is complete regardless of connectivity.
Everything included
Every capability is designed to work together, giving your team a complete operational toolkit from day one.
AI Recognition
Condition Capture
Ticketing
Operations
Common questions
What happens if the camera can't read the plate?
Is check-in available on iOS and Android?
How is this different from Vehicle Inspection?
How does the AI vehicle recognition work?
Does the app work in underground garages without signal?
How long does a check-in take?
Can we use ValeKit alongside existing paper tickets?
How does returning guest recognition work?
Explore more
Parking
→Every vehicle, zone, and key accounted for once the car leaves the curb.
FeatureRetrieval
→The car is ready before the guest arrives, from the link created at check-in.
FeatureVehicle Inspection
→Standardized inspections, shareable reports, archive, and dispute evidence.
GuideWhy Operators Are Eliminating Paper Valet Tickets
→How ticketless check-in reduces retrieval delays and damage disputes.