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A Public Service Agency
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING INF 70
REQUEST FOR RECORD INFORMATION
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING FORM
CIVIL/CRIMINAL PENALTIES
State law, California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 1808.45 and federal law, the Drivers Privacy Protection Act of 1994,
states in summary, that the willful, unauthorized disclosure, false representation to obtain, use of information for a
purpose other than the one stated in the request and approved by DMV, or the sale or other distribution of any information
not disclosed in the request, is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fne not exceeding fve thousand dollars ($5,000) or by
imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or both fne and imprisonment. Federal law, the Drivers Privacy
Protection Act of 1994 (United States Code, TITLE 18, PART I, CHAPTER 123, Sec. 2724), will further subject any
person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information from any motor vehicle record for an unauthorized
purpose to be liable to the record subject who may bring a civil action in a United States district court. Remedies that
may be awarded by the court include: actual damages not less than $2,500; punitive damages; reasonable attorneys fees
and other litigation costs; and other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
RECORD SUBJECT NOTIFICATION
The department is required by CVC Section 1810(b) to provide the record subject a copy of this request. Confdential
information, such as, your residence address, telephone number, and driver license/ identifcation card information will
not be disclosed to the record subject.
ARE YOU USING THE CORRECT FORM?
If you are:
An Attorney representing a client in a Motor Vehicle/Vessel related incident (i.e., accident, odometer rollback,
Lemon Law, etc.), you should complete the departments online form INF 1161E (Attorneys Information Request).
Field Offices will NOT process INF 1161 requests.
Requesting a copy of your own driver license/identifcation card (DL/ID) or vehicle/vessel (VR) record, you may
present adequate proof of identity at any DMV feld office. You may also complete department form INF 1125,
which can be mailed to DMV Headquarters for processing (mailing address included on form).
Requesting registered owner, legal owner, and all persons known to claim an interest in a vehicle/vessel in
order to: (1) dispose of vehicle valued at $500 or less, (2) perform a lien sale on a vehicle or vessel, you should
complete department form INF 1126 (Registration Information Request for Lien Sale). Field Offices will process
these requests.
A dealer that has a department issued occupational license and are requesting information for the purpose of
completing registration transactions or documents; complete department form INF 1120 (Dealer Vehicle/Vessel
Registration Information Request). Field Offices will process these requests.
CERTIFY RECORD
Check box if you want the DL/ID or VR/Vessel record certifed as a true copy on fle with the DMV. There is no additional
fee for this service; however, this option is only available if you mail your request to DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
Field Offices cannot certify a record.
TYPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED
A driver license/identifcation card (DL/ID) contains information obtained from an individuals DL/ID application,
reportable abstracts of convictions, and reportable accidents. CVC Section 1808 describes this information, with
certain exceptions, as public record.
A Vehicle/Vessel Registration (VR) record contains information relating to the registration of a vehicle or vessel.
CVC Section 1808 describes this information, with certain exceptions, as public record.
Check the appropriate box for the type of information you are requesting.
IMPORTANT - ONLY ONE TYPE OF INFORMATION (DL/ID or VR) PER FORM.
COMPLETING THE INF 70 ONLINE IS PREFERRED. COMPLETING THIS FORM BY HAND OR TYPEWRITER MAY
CAUSE PROCESSING DELAYS. MAIL BOTH PART I AND PART II OF THE FORM TO DMV FOR PROCESSING.
SECTION A Requesters Information
Provide the true full name of the individual or name of the business entity requesting the information. All information is
required (i.e., Requester (First, MI, Last Name or Business Name), physical address including city, state, zip code, and
daytime telephone number.

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SECTION B Driver License/Identifcation Card Record Requested
If you are requesting
Information regarding an individuals driver license/identifcation card, you must supply one of the following regarding
the individual you are requesting information on:
Name AND DL/ID Number
OR
Name AND Date of Birth
Type of Information Available:
Automated record ($5 per Automated Record) - An automated record is a computer-generated record.
Information available includes:
Current record including all accidents and abstracts that are reportable by law. (See California Vehicle
Code Section 1808 for further information.)
Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents ($20 per COPY) A copy of any paper or microflm
document on fle with the DMV. Information available includes:
DL/ID Photo You may only obtain a copy of (1) your own photo OR (2) the photo of a deceased individual
if you are an immediate family member with a certifed copy of a death certifcate.
DL/ID Application Copy of a DL/ID application including guarantors signature.
SECTION C Vehicle/Vessel Registration Record Requested
If you are requesting
Information regarding a vehicle or vessel registration, you must provide in

C1 :
CA License Plate/CF Number
OR
Vehicle/Hull Identifcation Number
Make and Year Model are optional except for lien sales (see Are you using the correct form? on Page 1 of
these instructions.)
To obtain information on all vehicles/vessels owned by a specifc individual or business (commonly referred to as
asset search), you must provide in

C2 :
Individuals true full name (frst, MI, last) OR the name of the business
AND
The individual or business address, including city, state and zip code of the individual or business.
A single record or list of 8 or less vehicles/vessels currently registered to the individual or business at the
address shown will be provided. Any vehicles/vessels registered under a different name, name variation or
address will not be provided. Name variations, such as, Bill, Billy or William will require separate requests.
Type of Information Available:
Automated record ($5 per Automated Record) - An automated record is a computer-generated record.
Information available includes:
Current record Provides current registered owner name, legal owner name and address, vehicle/vessel
description, registration status, etc.
Owner as of date Provides the name of the registered and legal owner as of the date specifed.
Ownership History Provides current owner and generally the three previous registered owners.
All vehicles/vessels owned by an individual/business Provides a single record or list of 8 or less
vehicles/vessels owned by a specifc individual/business at the address provided.
Release of Liability (REG 138) Provides a copy of the Release of Liability document on fle for the year
you specify. If no year is specifed, the latest REG. 138 on fle will be provided.
Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents ($20 per YEAR) A copy of any paper or microflm
document on fle with the DMV. Information available includes:
Photocopies on fle Provides copies of paper documents for years specifed, generally available for
current year plus 3 prior years (i.e., 2003, 2002, 2001).
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SECTION D Purpose of Request Permissible Use
Federal law, the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2721-2725), states that
information contained in a motor vehicle record cannot be released unless the information is requested and used for a
permissible use. A permissible use only allows release of non-confdential information and includes:
Motor vehicle or driver safety and theft - For use in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety
and theft; motor vehicle emissions; motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories; performance
monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers; motor vehicle market research activities,
including survey research; and removal of non-owner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle
manufacturers.
Legitimate business - For use by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, to verify the
accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual for the purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing
legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the individual.
Civil, criminal, administrative or arbitral processing - For use in connection with any civil, criminal,
administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory
body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement
of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a Federal, State, or local court.
Insurance Purposes - For use by any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its
agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, anti-fraud activities, rating or
underwriting.
Employer of commercial drivers - For use by an employer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of
a commercial drivers license that is required under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (49 U.S.C.
App. 2710 et seq.).
Any other use specifcally authorized under California law - For any other use specifcally authorized under
the law of the State that holds the record, if such use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public
safety. (Include state law, identifed by code name and section number, which requires or permits use.)
CONFIDENTIAL RESIDENCE ADDRESS INFORMATION
California law (CVC Section 1808.21) provides that residence addresses are confdential and not to be released except
to (1) the subject of record; or (2) when a state or federal statute is provided by code name and section number which
REQUIRES DMV to release residence addresses.
Out-of-state lien sales must cite their state statute by code name and section number AND attach a copy of the statute
to their request.
For further information, contact the DMV Information Release Unit at (916) 657-8098.
SECTION E Requesters Certifcation Statement, Signature and DL/ID Number
Please provide the city, county and state where this document was completed and the date it was completed.
Individuals requesting information must sign the form and provide their DL/ID number for verifcation of identity.
If you are completing this form on-line, STOP, print and sign Part I and mail both Part I and Part II to DMV at the address
provided. BE SURE TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE FEE.
SECTION F Return Mailing Label
You will need to provide your name and mailing address in Part I, Section F and complete Part II in its entirety except for
DMV USE ONLY sections. Sign Part I, Section E and mail both Part I and Part II to DMV at the address provided.
REQUEST FOR RECORD INFORMATION
PART I: Record Request
APPLICABLE FEE MUST ACCOMPANY REQUEST
Certify the record as a true copy of record on fle with Department of Motor Vehicles - No Charge
TYPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED (CHECK ONLY ONE BOX PER REQUEST)
Driver License/Identifcation Card (DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION C)
Vehicle/Vessel (DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION B)
SECTION A Requesters Information ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED
REQUESTERS NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER
( )
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
SECTION B DL/ID Record Request ONLY NAME AND DL/ID # OR NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH REQUIRED
INDIVIDUAL NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST) AND DRIVER LICENCE/IDENTIFICATION CARD NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record
Current Record
Other (Explain)
Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents - FEE: $20 Per Copy
DL/ID Photo
Other (Explain)
DL/ID Application (Guarantors Signature Search)
SECTION C VR/VESSEL Record Request ONLY COMPLETE LINE OR
CA LICENCE PLATE/CF NUMBER OR VEHICLE/HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MAKE (Optional) YEAR MODEL (Optional)
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents - FEE: $20 Per Copy
Current Record
Ownership History
Other (Explain)
Owner as of date
_____/_____/_____
Photocopies on fle for: _____/_____/_____/_____ (indicate years)
Release of Liability (REG 138) _______ (indicate year submitted)
Other (Explain)
INDIVIDUAL/BUSINESS NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record
All vehicles/vessels registered to individual/business listed in above (single record or list of 8 or less.)
SECTION D Purpose of Request See Instructions Permissible Uses of DMV Record Information
SECTION E Requesters Certifcation Statement, Signature and DL/ID Number
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. The information received will
not be used for any unlawful purpose. I understand that if I provide false information, I may be subject to prosecution for false representation (California
Vehicle Code Section 1808.45.) This is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fne of fve thousand ($5,000) or a maximum imprisonment of one year
in the county jail or both.
EXECUTED AT CITY COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE ON (DATE)
SIGNATURE
X
REQUESTERS DL/ID NUMBER
DMV USE ONLY
Check/MO# Total $ | DL/ID C.R. Photo App | VR C.R. As Of 138 History ANI
Refund Other Cashier ID/Date
SECTION F Requesters Mailing Label DO NOT DETACH
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
A Public Service Agency
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MAIL BOTH PAGES TO:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Public Operations G199
P.O. Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244-2470
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REQUEST FOR RECORD INFORMATION
PART II: Notice to Record Subject
SEE BELOW
Certify the record as a true copy of record on fle with Department of Motor Vehicles - No Charge
TYPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED (CHECK ONLY ONE BOX PER REQUEST)
Driver License/Identifcation Card (DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION C)
Vehicle/Vessel (DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION B)
SECTION A Requesters Information ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED
REQUESTERS NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST)
SECTION B DL/ID Record Request ONLY NAME AND DL/ID # OR NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH REQUIRED
INDIVIDUAL NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST) AND DRIVER LICENCE/IDENTIFICATION CARD NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record
Current Record
Other (Explain)
Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents - FEE: $20 Per Copy
DL/ID Photo
Other (Explain)
DL/ID Application (Guarantors Signature Search)
SECTION C VR/VESSEL Record Request ONLY COMPLETE LINE OR
CA LICENCE PLATE/CF NUMBER OR VEHICLE/HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MAKE (Optional) YEAR MODEL (Optional)
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record Photocopy of hardcopy and/or microflm documents - FEE: $20 Per Copy
Current Record
Ownership History
Other (Explain)
Owner as of date
_____/_____/_____
Photocopies on fle for: _____/_____/_____/_____ (indicate years)
Release of Liability (REG 138) _______ (indicate year submitted)
Other (Explain)
INDIVIDUAL/BUSINESS NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Automated record (computer printout) - FEE: $5 Per Record
All vehicles/vessels registered to individual/business listed in above (single record or list of 8 or less.)
SECTION D Purpose of Request See Instructions Permissible Uses of DMV Record Information
NOTICE TO RECORD SUBJECT
Based on information provided in Section B or Section C, the Requester identifed in Section A has requested information from
DMV records. The DMV has determined that the purpose for requesting the information (Section D) to be in compliance with
the California Vehicle Code 1808, the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Civil Code 1798 et seq.), the Public Records Act
(Government Code 6250 et seq.) and the federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act (Title 18 United States Code 2721-2725.)
(DMV USE ONLY) Confdential residence address information was was not provided in accordance with law.
RECORD SUBJECTS MAILING LABEL DO NOT DETACH - DMV Use Only
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
A Public Service Agency
C1 C2
C1
C2
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MAIL BOTH PAGES TO:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Public Operations G199
P.O. Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244-2470
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