Obtaining Information From DMV Records
Statistical Information
DMV maintains information on approximately 36 million vehicle/vessel registrations (VR), 30 million driver licenses (DL) and/or identification (ID) cards, and 420,000 occupational licensing (OL) records.
Confidential information is not considered public record. This includes certain DMV personnel matters, physical/mental information, residence address, social security number (SSN), incomplete findings from research, results of ongoing investigations, operation plans, and electronic data security controls.
Residence address and SSN are confidential except when the requester is authorized by law to receive it.
How to Obtain Information
To request public information from DMV, submit the appropriate form and fee online, by mail, or visit a local field office. Fees are nonrefundable. Fees submitted by mail must be paid by check, cashier’s check, or money order.
How to Obtain Forms
Forms can be obtained by mail or at dmv.ca.gov. For forms (up to 15 copies each) call (916) 657-8098 or write: DMV Information Release Unit, MS G199, P.O. Box 944247, Sacramento, CA 94244-2470.
Order Forms in Bulk Quantities
Bulk orders (quantities greater than 15) are processed by DMV Materials Management Section by:
Email: DMVASDPublicForms@dmv.ca.gov Fax: (916) 928-6817
Mail: DMV Materials Management Section, 4201 Sierra Point Dr. Ste. 112, Sacramento, CA 95834-7900.
All requests must include:
- Business name, telephone number, contact name, and street address for delivery. Delivery will not be made to a PO Box.
- Form number, title, and quantity requested.
What Form to Submit
The form and fee are determined by the requested information. Forms must be completed online and printed (preferred), typed, or completed by hand. Below is a description of the most common requests:
- Request for Record Information (INF 70)
- Request an individual’s (other than your own) DL/ID or VR record.
- Request for Your Own Driver License/ Identification Card (DL/ID) or Vehicle/ Vessel Registration (VR) Information Record (INF 1125)
- Request your own DL/ID or VR record.
- Registration Information Request for Lien Sale (INF 1126)
- Request the names and addresses of the legal and registered owners of a vehicle or vessel to conduct a lien sale or dispose of a low value vehicle abandoned in California.
- Attorney’s Information Request (Vehicle/ Vessel Related Incidents Only) (INF 1161E)
- State bar-licensed attorney requests DL/ID or VR record.
- Dealer Vehicle/Vessel Registration (VR) Information Request (INF 1120)
- California-licensed dealer or their agent request VR record necessary to complete registration transactions. This form is not available online and must be obtained from a DMV field office or ordered through DMV Materials Management Section.
Forms include instructions, fee amounts, and contact information.
Online Requests
You can request your own DL/ID or VR record for $2. This record is not an official document. Prior to submitting the request, you must create an online account. Visit dmv.ca.gov for additional information. If you need an official document, you must submit a (INF 1125) or (INF 70) form with $5 by mail or at your local field office.
Kiosk Requests
Kiosks can process and immediately print a request for your own DL/ID or VR record for $5.
Office Requests
Field offices can process a:
- Request for Your Own Driver License/ Identification Card (DL/ID) or Vehicle/ Vessel Registration (VR) Information Record (INF 1125).
- Request for Record Information (INF 70).
- Registration Information Request for Lien Sale (INF 1126).
- Dealer Vehicle/Vessel Registration (VR) Information Request (INF 1120).
Make an appointment at dmv.ca.gov or call 1-800-777-0133.
Mail Requests to DMV Headquarters
The following forms may be submitted by mail:
- Request for Your Own Driver License/Identification Card (DL/ID) or Vehicle/ Vessel Registration (VR) Information Record (INF 1125).
- Request for Record Information (INF 70).
- Registration Information Request for Lien Sale (INF 1126).
- Dealer Vehicle/Vessel Registration (VR) Information Request (INF 1120).
- Attorney’s Information Request (Vehicle/ Vessel Related Incidents Only) (INF 1161E).
To request information from DMV and copies of records, complete and submit the appropriate form and fee to:
DMV Public Operations
MS G199, PO Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244-2470
Driver Safety (DS) Hearing Transcripts Requests (Administrative Records/ Transcripts) and DS Hearing Process
Requests for procedures governing DS hearings (also available free at dmv.ca.gov) must be submitted in writing with a $2 nonrefundable deposit fee.
Hearing transcripts may be requested from the department. If the requester is not the driver or driver’s representative, any personally identifiable information/confidential information will be masked (redacted).
CDs of audio recordings may be requested by the driver or their representative. As the recordings contain personally identifiable information/confidential information that cannot be redacted, they are not available for public release.
Requests for a copy of a DS document and/or audio file must be submitted in writing with the appropriate fee(s).
Mail to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Driver Safety Appeals and Court Review Unit, MS J256
2570 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818-7010
Phone: (916) 657-8431
| Request Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transcription fee (per page) | $115.00 minimum deposit based on 23 page transcript and $5.00 per page for additional pages. |
| Exhibit copy (per side)* | $0.10 |
| Micrographic copy (per page)* | $0.20 |
| CD/audio recording (per CD/audio file) | $6.00 |
| Certification (transcription/exhibit/administrative record) | $12.00 |
| *Plus clerical fee (per quarter hour) | $6.00 |
Financial Responsibility Requests
To request financial responsibility information, an uninsured motorist certificate, or copy of a DMV Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) form, submit a completed Financial Responsibility Information Request (SR 19C) form and $20 to:
DMV
Financial Responsibility Unit, MS J237
P.O. Box 942884
Sacramento, CA 94284-0884
Accident and insurance information is only released to individuals or an attorney for an individual involved in an accident.
Occupational Licensing (OL) Requests
Information about a car dealer, salesperson, dismantler, driving school, registration service, traffic violator school, traffic violator school list, or vehicle verifier is available free of charge when using the Occupational Licensing Status Information System. Information includes license status, ownership information, and history of disciplinary actions taken by DMV.
To request a current OL printout not available on the Occupational Licensing Status Information System, you must submit a completed Request for Occupational Licensing Information (OL 100) form with $5 to:
DMV
Occupational Licensing Unit, MS L224
PO Box 932342
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420
To request a copy of an OL record (applications, bond documents, etc.), submit a Public Records Act request. For additional information refer to the Public Record Act and/or Information Practices Act Requests section.
National Driver Register (NDR) Requests
Employers: To obtain information reported by a state to the NDR on a current or prospective employee, submit a completed Request for National Driver Register (NDR) File Check on Current or Prospective Employee (INF 1301A) form and $5 to:
DMV
Public Operations, MS G199
PO Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244-2470
Individuals: Submit a notarized letter directly to the Department of Transportation NDR. The INF 1301A form is not required and there is no charge for this service. Your letter must include your full legal name, date of birth, gender, height, weight, eye color, DL number, and issuing state (your SSN is optional).
Mail requests to:
Department of Transportation NDR
Rm. W55-201
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
Additional information is available at: www.nhtsa.gov/research-data/national-driver-register-ndr.
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) Requests
To request a Form 700 for a DMV official, designated employee, or consultant, contact:
DMV
Human Resources Branch, MS A208
Attn: COI Coordinator
2415 1st Avenue
PO Box 932315
Sacramento, CA 94232-3150
Phone: (916) 657-7541
Fax: (916) 657-6733
The fee for a copy of Form 700 is $.10 per page. A $5 fee is charged for a copy of Form 700 that is 5 or more years old.
Public Records Act (PRA) and/or Information Practices Act Requests
To request documents pursuant to the PRA, write a description of the kind of records you need so that DMV personnel can properly identify them. If you are involved in a lawsuit, you or your attorney may serve the Legal Affairs Division with a subpoena to get a copy of the documents.
Online: PRA Request
Email: PRARequest@dmv.ca.gov
Mail to:
DMV
Legal Affairs Division, MS C128
2415 1st Ave.
PO Box 932382
Sacramento, CA 94232-3820
Fax: (916) 657-6243
Phone: (916) 657-6469
Fees are determined by the number of copies and availability of the documents requested. DMV will tell you the final cost. You must pay the fees before DMV can release the records.
Information Practices Act (IPA) Requests
For IPA requests (California Civil Code §1798 et seq.), contact the Privacy Protection Office:
IPA Record Inquiry
Attn: DMV Chief Privacy Officer
2415 1st Ave., MS F127
Sacramento, CA 95818.
Phone: (916) 657-6340
