State Vehicle Records

State Name

How to Request a State Vehicle Record

Alabama

Submit a records request along with any required documents through the AL MyDMV Vehicle Records Portal via the provided link: 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 any 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 Request for Vehicle Record Form 851, sign and date the form, submit payment and any required documents to the Alaska DMV. $10 fee per record. Government agencies not charged.

Arizona

If you are the owner of record on the Arizona title, you may purchase a Title and Registration Motor Vehicle Record (MVR):

• Online through the Motor Vehicle Record-Title and Registration request service on AZ MVD Now
• By mail using the Motor Vehicle Record Request form 46-4416

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.

• Vehicles that have not been titled or registered in Arizona during the last 5 years may not be eligible for an MVR.

A Title and Registration MVR contains the following information: Owner, vehicle, lien and brand.

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 the following:

• Vehicle specifics such as description of vehicle, VIN, license plate number or name with address for an alpha search.
• Reason for requesting the information.
• Fees are $1.00 for owner/lien holder information and $1.00 for each copy of documents requested such as bill of sale, contracts, etc.

Mail your request to:

Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicles
Records Unit, Room 1100
PO Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203

If you need additional information you may contact our Information/Records Unit by phone at 501.682.4692 or by email at MVInformation@dfa.arkansas.gov

California

State of California Department of Motor Vehicles

Colorado

Customers can request vehicle record information by completing a DR2489A and submitting $2.20 for the record search. Information can be found at Vehicle Record Searches | Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle (colorado.gov)

Connecticut

State of Connecticut
Dept of Motor Vehicles
Records Information
60 State St
Wethersfield, CT 06161 Tel 860.263.5700

Delaware

Vehicle records may be obtained by mailing a completed MV703 - Personal Information Release form with payment: $25 for vehicle records or $30 for a certified vehicle record.

Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Correspondence
P.O. Box 698
Dover, DE 19903

Overnight Delivery:
Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Correspondence
303 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901

District of Columbia

Persons eligible under D.C. Official Code §1401.01b (the D.C. Driver Privacy Protection Act (“DPPA”) (D.C. Official Code §1401.01b)), may obtain an unredacted Motor Vehicle Record by mail by submitting the request, along with payment and any required documents in accordance with the DPPA by mail.

D.C. DMV
PO Box 90120
Washington, DC 20090

Or, a request can be made under the same eligibility requirements through the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), which should include supporting documentation DC Department of Motor Vehicles Open Government and the Freedom of Information Act. If the FOIA request is made by mail, payment should also be included. If the request is made on-line, the requestor will be informed as to how payment is to be made.

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: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/90510.pdf

For Motor Vehicle information check: Vehicle Information Check (flhsmv.gov)

Georgia

Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data | Georgia Department of Revenue

Hawaii

Individuals eligible under §286-172, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and §19-121, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), to request a copy of their Motor Vehicle Record via Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) request process to driverrecrods.hwyv@hawaii.gov or by mail to:

Hawaii Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Safety Office
98-339 Ponohana Place
Aiea, HI 96701

The information provided will conform to the format set forth in §19-121, HAR, and shall provide a legitimate Vehicle Information Number (VIN) or State of Hawaii license plate number. Additionally, the requestor shall provide an accompanying affidavit stating stating the reasons for obtaining the information and making assurances that the information will be used only for such reasons, that individual identities will be properly protected, and that the information will not be used to compile a list of individuals for the purposes of any commercial solicitation by mail or otherwise, or the collection of delinquent accounts or any other purpose not allowed or provided for by the rules. There are no fees for governmental entities seeking information. Fees for individuals seeking information, including surety bond requirements depending on volume of records to be requested, are to be found in §19-121, HAR.

Idaho

An Idaho Motor Vehicle Record is available to individuals and businesses who can provide the vehicle identification number (VIN) and title number, and are authorized to receive this information under the federal Driver Privacy Protection Act and the provisions of Idaho Code §49-203.

Complete a Request for Vehicle Record online at Tyler Idaho Services or by completing and submitting a Motor Vehicle Request Form 3374 with a signature, date, and payment. Credit Card orders may be sent via fax or email.

Illinois

Persons eligible under the Driver Privacy Protection Act and Illinois statutes may obtain an Illinois Motor Vehicle Record.

Inquiries about registration and title records should be mailed.

Secretary of State
Motor Vehicle Records Division, Record Inquiry Section
501 S. Second St.
Springfield, IL 62756
recordinquiry@ilsos.gov

Information Request Form:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/vsd375.pdf

Indiana

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Title Forms Under the heading: "Obtaining a Vehicle or Watercraft Record" select "Request for Certified Records – State Form 53789"

Iowa

Iowa Department of Transportation
Central Programs Bureau
P.O. Box 9278
Des Moines, IA 50306-9278
Vehicle Information: Central.Vehicle@iowadot.us
Records Searches: Mvd.Electronicapplicationrequest@iowadot.us
Website: https://Iowa Department of Transportation Vehicle Registration/Records

Kansas

Vehicle Records may be obtained online at https://pay.payitgov.com/ikan-request-to-access-vehicle-records. Options: Vehicle Registration Record ($15), Vehicle Title History ($30), or Certified Title History ($40).

By mail – submit request form (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/trdl302.pdf) with check/money order to:
KDOR Titles & Registration
PO Box 2505
Topeka, KS 66611

Kentucky

Use form TC96-16G-Request for Motor Vehicle or Boat Record that Includes Personal Information. Government Agency Use Only found at Request for Motor Vehicle or Boat Record that Includes Personal Information (ky.gov). Submit according to mail-in directions on form. Current record retention is 5 years.

Louisiana

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Maine

Division of Title Services
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
101 Hospital Street
Augusta, ME 04333

By Phone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52138
By Email: titles.bmv@maine.gov

Maryland

Submit by mail an MVA Request for Record found at https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/DR-057.pdf.

More info: https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/driver-record-questions.aspx

Massachusetts

Request a title history search | Mass.gov

Michigan

Driver and vehicle records are released in compliance with Driver Privacy Protection Laws. For more information, visit the Michigan Department of State website at Michigan Department of State. Individual or non-account holder record requests are now submitted online by visiting Michigan Department of State. Select Online Services, and under the Additional Services box, select Record Sales Services and then select Request Records. Account holder record requests are now submitted online by visiting Michigan Department of State. Select Online Services, and under the Additional Services box, select Record Sales Services and then select Log in for Record Sales. Records are $11 per searched record ($12 for a certified record) and provided at no charge to Michigan Government agencies with an approved account. Bulk data is 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: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Pages/records-forms.aspx
By Phone: DVS Records Office, 651.201.7777

Mississippi

Online: www.dor.ms.gov
By Phone: 601.923.7200
Title History Request Form: https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/tax-forms/motor-vehicle/77969208.pdf

Missouri

If you are the owner of record on the Missouri title, purchase a title and/or registration motor vehicle record by completing request form 5499 at https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/. Form and fee may be submitted at a Missouri Motor Vehicle license office or by mail.

Missouri Department of Revenue
Motor Vehicle Bureau-Record Center
PO Box 2048
Jefferson City, MO 65105-2048

By Email: mvrecords@dor.mo.gov

Montana

Complete a Release of Motor Vehicle Records form MV210 and submit payment.

Motor Vehicle Division, Vehicle Services Bureau
PO Box 201431
Helena MT 59620

By Email: mvdtitleinfo@mt.gov
Forms URL: https://mvdmt.gov/forms-manuals-vehicle-title-registration/
Online: https://cars.dojmt.gov/app/_/

Nebraska

Visit: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dvr/obtaining-vehicle-record

Nevada

https://dmv.nv.gov/records.htm

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles

New Jersey

Businesses may access applications and obtain information through the NJMVC records website located at State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Records. Individuals may submit a written request for a variety of records. For additional information visit New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Certified Title Search.

New Mexico

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
Joseph Montoya Building
PO Box 1028
1100 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe 87504-1028

By Phone: 888.683.4636 or 888.MVD.INFO

New York

New York Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicle Registration or Title Record Abstract

North Carolina

Visit: http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/records-reports/Pages/vehicle-records.aspx

North Dakota

Submit Request for Vehicle Information - SFN 51269. Instructions and fees are explained on the form. Form available at http://www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet/forms/forms.aspx or http://www.dot.nd.gov/forms/SFN51269.pdf. Complete and mail to the mailing address provided on the form.

Ohio

Ohio BMV Record Request Form

Oklahoma

Visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission: http://www.ok.gov/tax/documents/769.pdf

Oregon

Oregon Driver & motor Vehicle Services

Pennsylvania

If you are the owner of the vehicle, you may purchase a vehicle history by downloading a Request for Vehicle Information (DL-135) from PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services. Click on “Forms and Publications”, and search for DL-135 - Request for Vehicle Information. Forms must be mailed to PennDOT for processing.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Registrations, Plates and Titles

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 (scdmvonline.com).

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-1498

South Dakota

Please submit to the following: motorv@state.sd.us

Tennessee

Persons eligible under the Driver Privacy Protection Act and Tennessee State statutes may obtain a Tennessee State Motor Vehicle Record.

Complete a Vehicle Information Request, Form RV-F1313801, sign and date the form, submit payment and any required documents to the Dept. of Revenue, Vehicle Services Division. The fee depends upon what is requested, this information can be found on our form. Government agencies are not charged for this service.

Texas

Applicants must complete a Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information (Form VTR-275): https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-275.pdf. Submit the completed and signed form with a copy of government-issued photo ID, written authorization, and required documentation. Include payment (personal check, money order, or cashier's check payable to TxDMV - do not mail cash). Fees are not refundable. Law enforcement agencies not charged.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Austin, TX 78779-0001

Or: Visit a TxDMV Regional Service Center.

Utah

Persons eligible under the Driver Privacy Protection Act and Utah State statutes may obtain a Utah State Motor Vehicle Record.

Applicants must complete a Release of Protected Record Application TC-890, sign and date the form, submit payment and any required documents to the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. There is a fee for each record requested (see form for applicable fees). Government agencies are not charged for this service.

Utah State Tax Commission
Attn: Motor Vehicle Contact Center
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130

By Email: dmv.utah.gov
Forms URL: https://tax.utah.gov/forms/current/tc-890.pdf

Vermont

Visit: https://dmv.vermont.gov/enforcement-and-safety/driving-records-requests

Virginia

For a Prospective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI) on a vehicle titled in Virginia go to Home | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. On DMV’s home page, go to the bottom of the page under General Information and click on Obtaining DMV Records. Once on the screen titled Obtaining DMV Records, look down the list of available transactions for Vehicle History Reports and click on the Prospective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI).

Washington

If you have questions about a vehicle record while titled in Washington State, file a Public Records Request online through the Public Record Request portal: https://wadolpublicrecords.nextrequest.com/, or by mail. More info: https://dol.wa.gov/about/public-disclosure/requesting-public-records

West Virginia

Contact the Records Management Unit at 304-926-3909, or go to the West Virginia DMV website, complete form DMV 100 'Request for Vehicle Information', and mail it with applicable fees to the address on the form. You can also submit your request online using the Online Services Section. Website: https://go.wv.gov/requestvehinfo

Wisconsin

Wisconsin vehicle record information can be requested by submitting the Vehicle/Driver Record Information Request form, MV2896 and a $5.00 fee for each record. If personal information is being requested, the form needs to have one of the boxes checked authorizing release of personal information. Vehicle/Driver Record Information Request Additional information related to privacy of Wisconsin motor vehicle records can be found at: State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Privacy Notice

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 in the county where the license plate and registration was issued. County contacts are listed at http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/titles_plates_registration.html. For a title search (must qualify under the Federal Privacy Disclosure Act), complete form MV-220 Privacy Disclosure Agreement and pay $15.00 for each title search: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/titles_plates_registration/title_search.html