Vehicle Registration Records Search
A vehicle registration records search is a search through Department of Motor Vehicle records to identify vehicle registration information. A search can be performed to identify the owner of a particular vehicle or to identify all vehicles registered to an individual/entity in association with a specific address.
In order to identify the owner of a specific vehicle, a search is performed utilizing the vehicle’s license plate number. The license plate number is run through the DMV to identify the name of the current registered owner, the registration status of the vehicle, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and lien holder information. It may also include information on the weight of the vehicle and the last time the vehicle was smog tested.
A license plate vehicle registration search is very effective, but what if the license plate number of your subject is unavailable or unknown? In such cases, it is recommended that an Automated Name Index (ANI) search be performed. This search searches the entire DMV index for a particular state and identifies matches based on the provided registrant name and address. An ANI search will identify all vehicles currently registered to a specific individual at the specified address. Prior to requesting an ANI search, a Social Security number trace is recommended to verify the most current address listed for the subject of the investigation.
Vehicle registration searches can be invaluable for cases involving surveillance and executive protection as well as when performing risk assessments and security surveys.
Due to privacy laws in certain states vehicle registration records may or may not (i.e. California) contain the registered owner’s current address information. Please inquire for information on the privacy laws of the specific state where you would like the vehicle registration search performed as well as turnaround time and cost.
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