Request for Vehicle Information
Form MV-20 (Rev. 8-2013)
The Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division releases vehicle information according to state and federal law.
Do not pay a fee unless you are eligible to receive vehicle information. Fees are not refunded.
Falsification of information on any request for vehicle information will result in the loss of services with the Department's Motor Vehicle Division.
When you make a request for information, you are solemnly swearing, affirming or promising under criminal penalty of a felony for fraudulent use of a false
or fictitious name or address or for making a material false statement punishable by fine up to $5,000.00 or by imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both, that
the representations you have made on this form and on any other required document or request are true and accurate.
Place a check mark next to the Customer Type to validate eligibility to receive vehicle information.
Submit Required Documents or complete Required Information.
A driver’s license or other proof of identity that includes a picture of the person making a request is always required.
Submit a self-addressed, postage paid envelope in addition to the other required documents/information and fees if the information is to be mailed to you.
Requests for title histories maintained on microfilm are limited to three (3) per day. We can only provide copies of title applications and supporting
documents for titles issued within the last five (5) years.
In addition to any other requirement listed in Required Documents/Information, if you are not the owner of the vehicle, a dealer or a law enforcement officer,
you must complete and submit one (1) of the following:
Form MV-20A (Information required for production of documents in response to a subpoena for confidential motor vehicle records) OR
Information required for production of information/documents in response to a request for confidential motor vehicle records
Customer Type
Required Documents/Information
[ ] Owner of the vehicle
If you are not the current owner according to our records, documentation such as a title
or bill(s) of sale must be submitted validating ownership from the owner in MVD
records.
[ ] Licensed Georgia Dealer
▪
Provide your MVD-assigned permanent, dealer number.
______________________________________________________________________
[ ] Out-of-state Dealer
▪
Provide a copy of your out-of-state dealer’s license and proof of interest in the vehicle,
e.g. bill-of-sale, vehicle title, etc.
[ ] Law Enforcement Officer
Letterhead request from law enforcement agency.
[ ] Previous Owner
Form MV-20A
[ ] Judgment Creditor
▪
Copy of Fi.Fa.
[ ]
Form MV-20A
Attorney
–
Presenting subpoena for documents or information
AND
in a civil matter. The motor vehicle information/documents you
Letterhead request, proof of interest, e.g. accident report, Fi.Fa., proof of pending
have requested are protected from disclosure under federal and
litigation, etc., and a copy of the attorney’s bar association card, valid driver’s license
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state law. This information may be disclosed when it is sought
or ID card.
for use in connection with any ‘civil, criminal, administrative, or
arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State or local court or agency
’Ref: 18 U.S.C. § 2721 (b).
[ ] Other – In accordance with the provisions of the Driver’s
Form MV-20A
If a security interest is claimed, a copy of the contract must be submitted or requestor’s
Privacy Protection Act.
lien/security interest must be perfected on owner’s title record.
[ ] Insurance Company/Insurance Adjustor
Form MV-20A
AND
Letterhead request, copy of accident report
[ ] Individual involved in a motor vehicle accident as an operator
Form MV-20A
of the vehicle, passenger or pedestrian.
AND
Copy of accident report
Fees (per vehicle)
[ ] $1.00 Tag/Title/Lien Vehicle Information Printout
[ ] $5.00 Title History
[ ] $1.00 General Salvage Vehicle Information Printout
[ ] $5.00 Letter of Verification
[ ] $10.00 Salvage Letter/Certification
[ ] $10.00 Certification of Tag/Title/Lien (must be requested 7 days in advance)
Vehicle Information
Please provide as much of the following information as possible.
Vehicle ID Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Tag Number
Vehicle Owner’s Name & Address
Requestor’s Information
Printed name of person making request
Driver’s license number & state of issue
Person/Company Representing
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Area Code & Telephone #
Date
Signature of person making request
Mailing Address:
Title Processing Research:
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Georgia Department of Revenue
Phone: 1-855-406-5221
Motor Vehicle Division
Title Processing - Research
PO Box 740381
Atlanta, GA 30374
See
18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725
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et seq. (the “Driver’s Privacy Protection Act”); O.C.G.A. §40-3-23 and §40-2-130.