Public Records Access

Driver and Vehicle Records

Your Records

See Driver History if you need a driver history for employment purposes other than Uber/Lyft or similar companies

To obtain your own DMV records, you must complete and mail an application and pay the required fees:

• Application for Individual Record Information (IR-002)
• Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205)
  (To pay by credit card. Checks and money orders are also accepted.)

We do not release personal information by telephone or email.

You must complete and mail an IR-002 application if:

• You need your Original Issue Date or other historical data. The issue date listed on internet or kiosk printouts reflects the date of the last change in your license, not when it was first issued.
• You are a former Nevada resident and need your Nevada driver's license number or other information
• You need a Title Verification Letter, historical vehicle registration records or a certified copy of any record

Vehicle Records

Information on abandoned vehicles or vehicles involved in crashes is not released to the general public. Authorized third parties such as insurance companies, tow yards and attorneys may receive these records.

The DMV does not release records to prospective vehicle purchasers. Here are links to available resources:

• NICB VINCheck
  (for stolen and salvage vehicles - free)
• NHTSA VIN Decoder
  (Verify whether a VIN is valid - free)
• NMVTIS Title Information
  (Title information from all states - small fees apply)
• Safety Recall Lookup
  (from safercar.gov - free)

You may bring a vehicle you are considering purchasing to the VIN inspection station at larger DMV offices. No appointment is necessary. We will review the paperwork and vehicle records for you.

Third-Party Records

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 and other parties such as insurance companies.

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 (18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725)

Applications

All parties must complete one of the application packets below and submit the request to the DMV Records Section in Carson City.

• 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 and Fees for Individual Records (IR-005)
  Lists fees and general information.
• Guidelines and Fees for Account Holders (IR-005a)
  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 Without Probate (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.
• Government/Law Enforcement Application for Record Information (IR-022).
• Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205)

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

Nevada Public Records Act

Do not use this link for any records that contain personal information, including your own.

Records which contain personal information such as name, address, date of birth, etc. are not public records. See Your Records above or Online Driver History. See Contact Us for questions not related to records.

• Public Records Request - Apply Online

The department complies with NRS Chapter 239 and related regulations regarding inspection and copying of public records.

Pursuant to NRS 239.0107, within five (5) business days of receiving a request for a public record, the department will:

• Produce a copy of the record or allow the requester to inspect the record, or
• Notify the requester that the office does not have legal custody or control of the record and provide the name and address of the governmental entity that does, if known, or
• Notify the requester that the information cannot be available within five (5) business days and provide a date and time after which the department reasonably believes the record will be available, or
• Notify the requester that the information is confidential and cite the statute or other legal authority to deny the request
• If the requested record does not exist, a records official is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request. (NAC 239.867)

Public Records Act Fees

The department may charge only the direct costs of a request such as the cost of ink, toner, paper, media and postage in providing copies of existing public records.