How do I order vehicle records?
There are two ways to order vehicle records from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles—by mail or in-person.
Order a Vehicle Record by Mail
To order a vehicle record by mail, fill out the
Request for Motor Vehicle Information (MVR-605A) form and mail the form along with payment (see fees below) to the address listed on the form.
Please allow 10 business days from the time of receipt for the request to be processed.
To avoid delay or return of your request, ensure that forms are completely and correctly filled out and that your check or money order, made payable to NCDMV is signed.
Order a Vehicle Record In-Person
To request a vehicle record in-person, submit the
Request for Motor Vehicle Information (MVR-605A) form and payment to:
Raleigh Central Services/License Plate Agency
4121 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27616
Go to the door that reads Vehicle Registration, NOT Driver License
Huntersville License Plate Agency
12101 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078 Customers or businesses requesting five records or less in person can receive them immediately, but larger requests will need to be mailed in to the DMV.
What are the fees for ordering vehicle records?
What are vehicle records?
A North Carolina motor vehicle record is a driving record, vehicle record or crash report.
The Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act requires that personal information in Division of Motor Vehicle records be closed to the public. Personal information from these records, however, may be released to individuals or organizations that qualify.
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