National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Consumer Access
State Vehicle Record Request Information
| State Name | How to Request a State Vehicle Record |
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Alabama | Submit a records request along with any required documents through the AL MyDMV Vehicle Records Portal: https://mydmv.revenue.alabama.gov/TAP/?link=RecordReq. After the request is reviewed and approved, you will receive an email stating that the record is available for payment. There is a $10 charge for each record. Government and Law Enforcement agencies are not charged. There is also no fee for records retrieved for court purposes. For questions call 334-242-9000 Option 2. |
Alaska | Persons eligible under the Driver Privacy Protection Act and Alaska statutes may obtain an Alaska Motor Vehicle Record. Complete a Request for Vehicle Record Form 851, sign and date the form, submit payment and any required documents to the Alaska DMV. There is a $10 fee for each record. Government agencies are not charged for this service. By Mail: By Email: doa.dmv.research@alaska.gov |
Arizona | If you are the owner of record on the Arizona title, you may purchase a Title and Registration Motor Vehicle Record (MVR):
If you are a prospective buyer of a vehicle currently titled in Arizona, you may ask the vehicle owner to provide you with an Arizona MVR prior to purchase of the vehicle.
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Arkansas | Arkansas is under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act and will not give out information belonging to someone else. If you need information from when you owned the vehicle you may send in a written request along with a copy of your driver's license to request the information. Your request must contain:
By Mail: By Phone: 501.682.4692 |
California | |
Colorado | Request vehicle record information by completing a DR2489A and submitting $2.20 for the record search. Details: Vehicle Record Searches | Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle |
Connecticut | By Mail: By Phone: 860.263.5700 |
Delaware | |
District of Columbia | Persons eligible under the D.C. Driver Privacy Protection Act may obtain an unredacted Motor Vehicle Record by mail by submitting the request, along with payment and any required documents. By Mail: Or a request can be made under FOIA: DC DMV FOIA. There is a $7.00 fee for a title information request. Government agencies are not charged a fee. |
Florida | To request a Motor Vehicle record: 90510 (flhsmv.gov) For Motor Vehicle information check: Vehicle Information Check (flhsmv.gov) |
Georgia | |
Idaho | An Idaho Motor Vehicle Record is available to individuals and businesses who can provide the VIN and title number, and are authorized under DPPA and Idaho Code §49-203. Complete a request online: Idaho Transportation Department Online Services or submit Form 3374: Form 3374. By Mail: By Email: DMVHelp@itd.idaho.gov |
Illinois | Persons eligible under DPPA and Illinois statutes may obtain an Illinois Motor Vehicle Record. Inquiries about registration and title records should be mailed. By Mail: |
Indiana | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Title Forms: www.in.gov (Under “Obtaining a Vehicle or Watercraft Record” select “Request for Certified Records — State Form 53789”) State Form 53789 |
Iowa | By Mail: Vehicle Information: Central.Vehicle@iowadot.us |
Kansas | Vehicle Records may be obtained online via PayIt Kansas Vehicle Records where a Vehicle Registration Record ($15), Vehicle Title History ($30) or Certified Title History ($40) can be purchased. By Mail: customers may mail a request (TRDL-302) with check/money order to: |
Kentucky | Use form TC96-16G (Government Agency Use Only) found at Request for Motor Vehicle or Boat Record that Includes Personal Information. Submit according to mail-in directions on form. Current record retention is 5 years. |
Louisiana | |
Maine | By Mail: By Phone: 207.621.2600 or 207.512.5605 or Toll-Free 877.212.6500 For subscriber information: 207.621.2600 extension 038 or Maine Online Services |
Maryland | Maryland motor vehicle record information may be requested by submitting, by mail, an MVA Request for Record: DR-057.pdf By Mail: Instructions: Driver and Vehicle Information - Reports and Documents |
Massachusetts | |
Michigan | Driver and vehicle records are released in compliance with Driver Privacy Protection Laws. For more information, visit Michigan Department of State. Individual/non-account holder requests are submitted online via Online Services → Record Sales Services → Request Records. Account holder requests: Online Services → Record Sales Services → Log in for Record Sales. Records are $11 per searched record ($12 for a certified record). Michigan government agencies with an approved account are not charged. Bulk data available through the List Sales Program. Address inquiries to ListSales@Michigan.gov. Bulk records are record extracts (primarily header information) and do not contain driving, title, or registration history. |
Minnesota | Online: Forms/Documents/Manuals - Records Forms (mn.gov) By Phone: DVS Records Office 651.296.2940 |
Mississippi | |
Missouri | If you are the owner of record on the Missouri title, you may purchase a title and/or registration motor vehicle record by completing request form 5499 and submitting via a Missouri Motor Vehicle licensing office. By Mail: By Email: mvrecords@dor.mo.gov Vehicle owner will receive documentation containing requested information; however, it may not be used in place of the Missouri title for transfer of ownership. If not the owner of record: use Form 5091 (with personal info) or Form 4803 (without personal info), refer to forms for fees. |
Montana | Complete a Release of Motor Vehicle Records form MV210 and submit payment. By Mail: By Email: mvdtitleinfo@mt.gov Forms URL: Forms & Manuals: Vehicle Title & Registration Or go online: Motor Vehicle Division |
Nebraska | |
Nevada | |
New Hampshire | |
New Jersey | Businesses may access applications and obtain information through the NJMVC records website: NJMVC Records. Individuals may submit a written request for a variety of records. More info: NJMVC Certified Title Search. |
New Mexico | |
New York | |
North Carolina | |
North Dakota | Submit Request for Vehicle Information (SFN 51269). Instructions and fees are on the form. Forms are available via NDDOT forms pages and should be mailed per the form instructions. |
Ohio | |
Oklahoma | |
Oregon | |
Pennsylvania | If you are the owner of the vehicle, you may purchase a vehicle history by downloading Request for Vehicle Information (DL-135) from PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services (Forms and Publications → All Motor Vehicle Forms → DL-135). Forms must be mailed to PennDOT for processing. |
Rhode Island | |
South Carolina | If you are a prospective buyer of a vehicle currently titled in South Carolina, you may request a South Carolina title history by submitting a completed Request for Vehicle Information form (Form 5027-A) located at SCDMV. By Mail: |
South Dakota | Please submit to: motorv@state.sd.us |
Tennessee | Persons eligible under DPPA and Tennessee statutes may obtain a Tennessee State Motor Vehicle Record. Complete Vehicle Information Request Form RV-F1313801, sign/date, and submit payment and any required documents to Vehicle Services Division. Fee depends on request (see form). Government agencies are not charged. By Mail: By Email: VehicleServices.Research@tn.gov (only for government agencies) |
Texas | Complete and sign Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information (Form VTR-275) (certify intended use on back of form). Submit completed/signed VTR-275 with copy of government issued photo ID, written authorization and required documentation (if applicable) by mail. Or visit a TxDMV Regional Service Center. Include payment ($5.75 title history or $6.75 certified title history) via personal check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to TxDMV. Do not mail cash. Fees are not refundable. For legal purposes, a “certified title history” is recommended. TxDMV forms page: Forms | TxDMV.gov |
Utah | Persons eligible under DPPA and Utah statutes may obtain a Utah State Motor Vehicle Record. Applicants must complete Release of Protected Record Application TC-890, sign and date, and submit payment and any required documents. See form for applicable fees. Government agencies are not charged. By Mail: Forms URL: TC-890.pdf |
Vermont | |
Virginia | For a Prospective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI) on a vehicle titled in Virginia, go to Virginia DMV. On the home page, go to the bottom under General Information → Obtaining DMV Records → Vehicle History Reports → Prospective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI). |
Washington | Washington State vehicle record information may be requested by submitting a Vehicle Record Request form to the Department of Licensing. Go to Washington DOL, click “Get a Form”. Click “…more forms by title” and find “Public Record Request-Public disclosure.” In the first paragraph, use the link for public disclosure forms: DOL Public Disclosure. Under “Vehicle or boat information,” select “Vehicle Record Request.” Complete and email/mail/fax as indicated. Or call Vehicle/Vessel Record Disclosure at 360.359.4002. Requests acknowledged within 5 business days. Prior to release, requests are reviewed for permissible uses; DOL will provide records or an exemption explanation. |
West Virginia | Contact Records Management Unit at 304.926.3909 or go to West Virginia DMV. Download and complete form DMV100 “Request for Vehicle Information” and mail or take to the Vehicle Services section at the main DMV office in Kanawha City, WV with applicable fees. |
Wisconsin | Wisconsin vehicle record information can be requested by submitting Vehicle/Driver Record Information Request form MV2896 and a $5.00 fee for each record. If personal information is being requested, the form needs one of the authorization boxes checked. Form MV2896: MV2896 |
Wyoming | If you are the owner of record on the title, contact the County Clerk in the county where the title was issued for a duplicate title. If you are the registered owner of record on the registration, contact the County Treasurer where the license plate and registration were issued to order a duplicate registration or replace a lost/stolen plate. County Clerk/Treasurer phone numbers: Titles, Plates and Registration For a title search (Federal Privacy Disclosure Act): if you qualify, complete the Privacy Disclosure Agreement and pay $5.00 per title search. Agreement: Title Search |