Public Records Access

Nevada has very restrictive privacy laws relating to the release of DMV records to third parties.  Generally, a third party cannot get any information on a specific driver license or registration without a notarized release from the person about whom the information is requested.

There are exceptions for law enforcement, of course, and other parties such as insurance companies, towing services and government agencies.

The release of DMV records is governed by these laws:

• Nevada Revised Statutes 481.063
• Nevada Administrative Code 481.500-481.600
• The National Driver Privacy Protection Act

Applications

All parties must complete one of the application packets below and submit the request to the DMV Records Section in Carson City.  These forms are also available on our Fax on Demand service.

• Application for Records Account (IR-001)
  For insurance companies and other businesses which request DMV records on a regular basis.
• Application for Individual Record Information (IR-002)
  To request your own records or single records on an occasional basis.
• Records Affidavit (IR-003)
  To certify that an applicant understands the records laws.
• Guidelines for Fees for Record Inquiries (IR-005)
  Lists fees and general information.
• Application for Commercial Records Account (IR-008)
  To request large numbers of DMV records.
• Letter of Authorization to Release Information (IR-015)
  For an individual to authorize a records release to a third party.
• Affidavit for Release of Information for Estates Under $20,000 (IR-016)
  To attest that the affiant has the right to information on a vehicle.
• Authorized Users List (IR-019)
  To update the authorized users on an account.

Please contact the Records Section for fee quotes and other details if you desire a custom query or statistical reports.

Resources for Vehicle Records

• NICB VINCheck
  (for stolen and salvage vehicles - free)
• vehiclehistory.gov
  (Title information from most states - small fees apply)

See License Plate Surrender/Vehicle Sale for information if you have just sold a vehicle.

Opt-In/Opt-Out

Nevada assumes that all drivers have "opted-out" of releasing their personal information for commercial marketing unless they have specifically "opted-in." Motorists are given the opportunity to opt-in during any driver license application, renewal or change of information.

Contacts

Nevada assumes that all drivers have "opted-out" of releasing their personal information for commercial marketing unless they have specifically "opted-in." Motorists are given the opportunity to "opt-in" during any driver license application, renewal or change of information.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Records Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0250

(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas Area
(775) 684-4590 - Reno/Sparks/Carson City
(877) 368-7828 - Rural Nevada/Out of State
(775) 684-4899 - fax