Public Records Access
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Nevada has very restrictive privacy laws relating to the release of DMV records to third parties. Generally, a third party cannot get any information on a specific driver license or registration without a notarized release from the person about whom the information is requested.
There are exceptions for law enforcement and other parties such as insurance companies.
The release of DMV records is governed by these laws:
- Nevada Revised Statutes 481.063
- Nevada Administrative Code 481.500-481.600
- The National Driver Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725)
Internet and kiosk driver histories contain only current information. If you need your original issue date or any other historical information, you must complete and submit an IR-002 application below.
Original Issue Date - Uber/Lyft drivers and former residents who need their original driver's license issue date must complete and mail an IR-002 application. This date is not listed on an internet or kiosk driver history.
You must complete and mail an Application for Individual Record Information (IR 002) if:
- You need your Original Issue Date or other historical data. The issue date listed on internet or kiosk printouts reflects the date of the last change in your license, not when it was first issued.
- You are a former Nevada resident and need your Nevada driver license number or other information
We do not release licensing information by telephone or email.
Applications
All parties must complete one of the application packets below and submit the request to the DMV Records Section in Carson City.
- Application for Records Account (IR-001)
For insurance companies and other businesses which request DMV records on a regular basis. - Application for Individual Record Information (IR-002)
To request your own records or single records on an occasional basis. - Records Affidavit (IR-003)
To certify that an applicant understands the records laws. - Guidelines for Fees for Record Inquiries (IR-005)
Lists fees and general information. - Application for Commercial Records Account (IR-008)
To request large numbers of DMV records. - Letter of Authorization to Release Information (IR-015)
For an individual to authorize a records release to a third party. - Affidavit for Release of Information for Estates Without Probate (IR-016)
To attest that the affiant has the right to information on a vehicle. - Authorized Users List (IR-019)
To update the authorized users on an account. - Government/Law Enforcement Application for Record Information (IR-022).
- Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205)
Please contact the Records Section for fee quotes and other details if you desire a custom query or statistical reports.
Resources for Vehicle Records
- NICB VINCheck
(for stolen and salvage vehicles - free) - vehiclehistory.gov
(Title information from most states - small fees apply) - Safety Recall Lookup
(from safercar.gov - free)
See License Plate Surrender/Vehicle Sale for information if you have just sold a vehicle.
Contacts for License/Vehicle Records and Statistical Reports
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Records Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0250
(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas Area
(775) 684-4590 - Reno/Sparks/Carson City
(775) 684-4899 - fax
Nevada Public Records Act
Use the following form to request copying or inspection of existing DMV records that do not contain personal identifying information or a large statistical request. The department complies with NRS Chapter 239 and related regulations regarding inspection and copying of public records.
- Do not use this form for any records that contain personal information, including your own.
Use the Application for Individual Record Information (IR-002) instead.
Third parties that will request records on a regular basis should contact the Records Section and use one of the forms above.
Pursuant to NRS 239.0107, within five (5) business days of receiving a request for a public record, the department will:
- Produce a copy of the record or allow the requester to inspect the record, or
- Notify the requester that the office does not have legal custody or control of the record and provide the name and address of the governmental entity that does, if known, or
- Notify the requester that the information cannot be available within five (5) business days and provide a date and time after which the department reasonably believes the record will be available, or
- Notify the requester that the information is confidential and cite the statute or other legal authority to deny the request
Fees
The department may charge only the direct costs of a request such as the cost of ink, toner, paper, media and postage. (NRS 239.052, 2019 Senate Bill 287).
Contacts for Public Records Requests
See the DMV Records Section address above for mailed requests.
Email: DMVRecordsSection@dmv.nv.gov