Access Restrictions
The release of information from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is governed by Va. Code §§46.2-208 through 214. This statute stipulates that all DMV records are privileged and are not available to the general public. DMV may only release driver, vehicle and personal information from our records under the conditions specified in the statutes mentioned above.
The information obtained can be used only for the purpose for which it was originally released. Companies cannot share DMV records or the information contained in DMV records without specific authorization to do so.
If you are not sure if you are eligible to gain access to DMV records, please e-mail us. Describe the kind of access that you are interested in, and we can let you know if you are eligible.
Applying for Access
Non-governmental entities may apply for electronic access to DMV records by downloading a Commercial Information Use Agreement Application (US 532A) and an Application for Extranet Transaction Access (US 532E). The Information Use Application (US 532A) requests specific information about your DMV records access, including the purpose(s) of your access, the security measures you have in place to ensure protection of DMV records, and the names of authorized users.
DMV must approve your application before you can gain access to DMV records. The Application for Extranet Transaction Access (US-532E) requires that each user seeking access be issued an Okta Authentication User ID at a cost of $65. Okta multi-factor authentication requires users to verify their identity when they sign into the extranet.
Email or fax your completed Commercial Information Use Agreement Application (US 532A) and Application for Extranet Transaction Access (US 532E). All fees will be billed directly to the requester.
Note: it can take up to 45 days for the agreement and access to be finalized.
Email: useagreement@dmv.virginia.gov
Fax: 804-367-2536
For assistance completing an application, please contact us at (804) 474-2294.
Cost and Type of Access
Access is available electronically, by mail or walk-in. Walk-in and mail-in requests are charged $9 per record.
Electronic access provides the ability to request and obtain DMV records directly at your place of business. DMV will bill you monthly for the records requested at $8 per record.
Records are provided free of charge to
- volunteer fire companies
- volunteer rescue squads
- court-appointed special advocate programs.
Records are provided for one-half of the normal fee for volunteer organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Virginia Affiliate of Compeer, Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross, Virginia Chapter of the Civil Air Patrol or Faith in Action. Written evidence that the record is requested for an applicant or member of the organization is required.
Ad Hoc
One-time requests for specific information, such as “How many red Ford trucks are registered in Fairfax?” or “How many customers own more than one vehicle?” are considered “ad hoc” and require special programming to extract data from DMV records. Non-Governmental entities are required to pay the full programming costs to produce this type of information, in addition to applicable record fees.
A cost estimate will be prepared before producing the requested data—simply complete and submit the Commercial Requester Ad Hoc Request Form (US 532F). You must pay a deposit before programming can begin. You will be billed for the remainder amount when the ad hoc is completed.