If you are installing Vectorworks you will need your serial number of course.


It is important to note that serial numbers are unique from one version of Vectorworks to another.

For example, the serial number for VW2017 will not work for VW2018.

Vectorworks 2018 Series E serial numbers begin with EDxxxx

Vectorworks 2017 Series E serial numbers begin with ECxxxx

Vectorworks 2016 Series E serial numbers begin with EBxxxx


If you are a Vectorworks Service Select member, retrieving your serial number and even current Vectorworks download is quite easy. Simply...


  1. Log into the Vectorworks Service Select website.
  2. Click on "My Licenses" at the top.
  3. Your current Vectorworks license will be displayed on the next screen that appears.
  4. If you need your serial number from a previous version you have owned, click on the little triangle in the "Version" column and a list will drop down showing your previous serial numbers.


The screenshot below clarifies which installer you should download based on your the first letter of your serial number. (Most users will have an E Series serial number.)



Below is a video showing you where to find your VW2018 serial number:




If you are not a Vectorworks Service Select member, you would have received an email from us that contained your serial number when you first purchased the software. If you search through your email and cannot find the email or your serial number please contact us at ordersupport@paxar.ca to request that we look it up.

Note that retrieving your serial number is a manual process and it can take some time to do if the office is quite busy. We appreciate your patience.