National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Research Vehicle History

Check here for a list of approved portal providers and how to research vehicle history.

For Reporting Entities Only (Auto Recyclers, Junk and Salvage Yards, and Insurance Carriers)

Check here for a list of approved third party data consolidators AND how to report information to NMVTIS.

Junk, Salvage, Recycler, and
Insurer Information—

Check here to search for junk, salvage, recycler, and insurer information.

Information For—

BJA is pleased to announce the release of NMVTIS brochures to help promote the program and its benefits to consumers and law enforcement. The Don’t Be Fooled and Help Prevent Crime and Save Lives! brochures are available here for download.

Don't Be Fooled. Protect Yourself.

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles and to keep stolen vehicles from being resold. NMVTIS is also a tool that assists states and law enforcement in deterring and preventing title fraud and other crimes.

Use NMVTIS to access important vehicle history information. Data available to consumers include:

Title data
Brand history
Odometer reading
Total loss history
Salvage history

To understand what information will be included in a NMVTIS
Consumer Access report, please read the NMVTIS Consumer
Access Product Disclaimer.

News

DOJ's National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Federal Advisory Committee
Read about the newly formed advisory committee.
DOJ Announces a No-Cost Direct Reporting Service for Junk Yards, Salvage Yards, Auto Recyclers, and Insurance Carriers
The Department of Justice announces a no-cost direct reporting service to accept data from entities meeting the definition of junk yards, salvage yards, auto recyclers, and insurance carriers and facilitate further and full compliance with the NMVTIS Regulation. For more information, please visit: www.aamva.org/KnowledgeCenter/Vehicle/NMVTIS/WhatIsTheService.htm.
DOJ Participates in the National Consumer Law Center's Consumer Safety Webinar
On March 18, 2010, the National Consumer Law Center hosted Auto Databases: Who Knows Where That Car Has Been? Information regarding this webinar is available at: National Consumer Law Center

Five Indicted in Auto Theft Conspiracy
A joint federal and state investigation resulted in an indictment in connection with an auto theft ring that allegedly netted more than 80 vehicles valued in excess of $1 million dollars. The indictment alleges the use of counterfeit motor vehicle titles for vehicle cloning. Read the DOJ press release.
If you have questions specific to information contained in this press release, please use the contact information in the press release or call the Office of Public Affairs at 202-514-2007.