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Vehicle Record Searches

Colorado State law and the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) do not allow the Department to disclose or otherwise make available to any person or entity personal information about any individual obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle. For a person to purchase a record other than their own, they must meet a permissible use for that record, or they must have a signed and notarized statement or Power of Attorney (POA) from the owner of record authorizing them to request the record information. Statutory References: [CRS 42-1-206, 42-4-1804, 42-2-103, 42-6-115, 42-6-118. 24-72-204, 24-74-105, 24-74-106.
Driver Privacy Protection Act 18 U.S.C 2721.]

Permissible Uses
  • It is your record (you must be the owner of the vehicle in the Colorado system)
  • Out-of-state tow carriers need to supply the completed tow ticket; this can only be done via mail or in person (see below)
  • Repair shops need to supply the repair order, listing the total
  • Storage facilities need the rental agreement or a certified VIN form.
  • If you are claiming it is in connection with a court proceeding, a court order, or documentation from an attorney, a case number is required.
  • “Bonding for title”
    • Do not choose “this is my record” as it is not.
    • Make sure to choose “record search”, not “title history.”
Search Types

Vehicle Record Search: this is the current owner’s information only

  • Vehicle Record Search: this is the current owner’s information only
  • Vehicle Title History Search: this is a record of all owners the vehicle has had since it was first purchased

Note: If you are looking for specific information, please include that in your request

Transaction Options
  • Online: through myDMV
    • “Vehicle Services” tab, “Records” heading, “Request a Vehicle Record/Title History Search”
    • You must FIRST create a VRS Account Number (under “Eligibility” in the transaction)
    • National Searches: cannot be done online; you must use the DR2489A found on the Forms page
      • Law enforcement and specific authorized business partners can use their portal accounts for National Searches

Note: see myDMV Transaction Tips & Tricks for more information

  • In-person: via an appointment at the Westgate office (3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd #3A)
    • Select “Vehicle Services” then “Other non-county title & reg services”
    • Complete the DR2489A found on the Forms page
  • Mail: Complete the DR2489A found on the Forms page and follow the mailing instructions
Results

Online requests: will be emailed to you and can only be opened ONCE. You must disable pop-up blockers and open the results from a computer and NOT a phone or tablet. If you fail to do so, you must submit another request and wait for the processing time. Allow 2-3 weeks for receipt once submitted.

In-person: provided at the time of appointment

Mailed requests: allow 2-3 weeks for receipt once submitted