How to Look Up Kindle Model Based on Serial Number

The Kindle family has so many different models. It can be hard to tell which model you have from just looking at the device, as some of them look pretty much the same. If you have the original packaging or receipt, it’ll tell you which model it is. If not, you can use the serial number to look up the exact model.

What is Kindle Serial Number

Kindle Serial Number is a unique identifier that consists of letters and numbers. It should look something like this: B004 2201 4027 002P. It is unique to each device, although the first few digits may be the same. For example, all Kindle 3 WiFi-only devices have a serial number that begins with B008. By checking these first few digits against a list, you can determine which Kindle model you have.

The serial number can also be used to remove Amazon Digital Rights Management, assuring the readership that their books will always be theirs.

Now let’s take a look at where to find the serial number.

How to Find Your Kindle eReader’s Serial Number

There are a few different ways to find your serial number.

Method 1: From the Device Itself

This is probably the easiest method. Just follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Kindle eReader.
2. Press the Menu icon.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Locate and select Device Info from the Settings menu.
5. Your serial number will be listed on this screen.

Method 2: From the Amazon Website or Amazon App

If your Kindle is missing, stolen, or otherwise not in your possession right now, you can still find the serial number by logging into your Amazon account and accessing the device page. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Visit Amazon.com and log into your account.
2. Click the Account & Lists drop-down menu from the top-right side of the page.
3. From the menu, select Content and Devices.

4. Go to the Devices tab, and you should see a list of all the devices associated with your Amazon account, including any Kindle eReaders. Find the one you want to check and click the name to expand the details.

5. On the next page, you’ll find the serial number listed under Device Summary.

Method 3: From the Box or the Back of the Kindle

For early models, including Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, the serial number is located on the back of the device.

If you have the original packaging for your Kindle, you can also find the serial number on a sticker affixed to the box. The sticker might be on the bottom or back of the box, or in some cases, it’ll be on a side panel. Just look for a label that says “Serial no” or “SN”, and the number should be listed next to it.

Here’s a picture that’ll show you where it is:

Now that you know where to find your Kindle’s serial number, here’s the table that will aid you in determining your Kindle’s model.

Serial Number Prefixes for All Kindle Models

If you know the first few letters or numbers in your serial number, you can use the table below to find out which Kindle model you have.

Use Ctrl+F (PC) or Cmd+F (Mac) to search for your serial number prefix.