CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS
Vehicle Record Research Requests
The release of vehicle records is restricted by state and federal law. Personal information is part of the vehicle record and cannot be released unless the person, business, or organization requesting the record qualifies under an authorized exception.
Fees (per 2 AAC 92.200)
Paper $10
Electronic $5
Vehicle registration list $50 minimum for first 1,000 records + $0.05 per additional record
How to Submit a Research Request
Submit Online:
Submit your research request here through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
Submit your research request here through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
Submit by Mail:
You may also submit a research request by mailing a signed and completed Form 851 along with a check or money order made out to the State of Alaska DMV for $10 for each record you wish to request.
You may also submit a research request by mailing a signed and completed Form 851 along with a check or money order made out to the State of Alaska DMV for $10 for each record you wish to request.
ATTN: DMV RESEARCH
4001 INGRA ST SUITE 101
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
4001 INGRA ST SUITE 101
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Definition of Personal Information
“Personal information” includes name and both mailing and residence addresses of any individual on the record. The definition of “individual” includes a person, an organization, or an entity. This may include people, businesses, trusts, organizations, and lienholders if the lienholder is an individual. If the lienholder is a business or institution, the release is not required.
Authorized Uses
Records can only be released for authorized uses as allowed under the law. This includes computer printouts and copies of documents retained in microfilm files. You would declare:
- I am the owner of record of this vehicle.
- I am the manufacturer of this vehicle, supporting documentation required.
- I have the written permission of the owner(s) or lienholder, supporting documentation required.
- I am an agent, employee, or contractor of a legitimate business, supporting documentation required.
- To use in connection with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitration matter.
- I am an agent, employee, or contractor for an insurer or insurance support agency.
- To use to provide notice to owners of a towed or impounded vehicle.
- To use to provide notice to owners of an abandoned vehicle.
A record may be released to the owner listed on that record and may be released to any local, state, or federal government agency.