Identity Theft is when someone obtains and uses another person's Personal Identifiable Information (PII), in some way that involves fraud or deception for personal gain.
If your Personal Identifiable Information has been compromised during a traffic violation or accident, and you have received information that your driving privilege has been, or is subject to being canceled, denied or suspended as a result of the Identity theft, do the following:
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File a report with your local law enforcement agency.
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Colorado Residents need to file a motion for a court order of Factual Innocence with the court of where the restraint initiated, once you have a court order of factual innocence, you will provide a copy of the order to the Driver Control section of the DMV.
Please see our brochure for helpful information on identity theft filled with resources for victims. If your identity was used during an arrest, contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Identity Theft and Fraud Hotline toll-free at 1-855-443-3489. The CBI also offers a Victim Assistance Program for Identity Theft victims. Contact the Victim Assistance Program at 303-239-4649, or visit their Facebook page.
Mistaken Identity is when another person shares the same Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as your name and date of birth, and a suspension, cancellation or restraint is affecting your record.
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Out of State Residents need to complete the Out of State No Match Clearance (Form DR 2275) letter request form and mail the request with the appropriate payment.
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Colorado Residents need to file a motion for a court order of Factual Innocence with the court of where the restraint initiated, once you have a court order of factual innocence, you will provide a copy of the order to the Driver Control section of the DMV.