Georgia Department of Revenue
1800 Century Blvd, NE Atlanta GA 30345-3245        Tel: 404-417-4477        Toll Free: 1-877-602-8477

Motor Vehicle Services
  **MVD Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday excluding state holidays **

What is "limited" consumer information and how can it be obtained?

Non-personal, motor vehicle information may be obtained from the Department of Revenue, State Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Research Unit. This information will be released in the form of a printout as long as you provide:

  • A vehicle identification number (VIN),
    • Please be sure to provide the correct and complete VIN since the fee cannot be refunded if a record is not found.
  • Your self-addressed stamped envelope, for mail-in requests.
  • $0.50 for each VIN.

Motor vehicle consumer information will not be released from:

  • License plate (tag) number,
  • Driver's license number,
  • Title number,
  • Social security number,
  • Name or address.

There is no personal information on a consumer printout. The information that you will receive is as follows:

  • VIN (vehicle identification number)
  • Vehicle year model
  • Vehicle make
  • Vehicle model name or number
  • Number of cylinders
  • Vehicle body style
  • Fuel code
  • Vehicle body color
  • Odometer reading as of title application date. Tenths of a mile are not recorded.
  • Odometer discrepancy legend/brands
  • "Exempt" when an odometer declaration is not required by law.
  • "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" when an odometer declaration is made indicating that the vehicle's odometer has rolled over 99,999 miles on a five-digit odometer or 999,999 miles on a six-digit odometer. Tenth of a mile are not recorded.
  • "Not Actual Mileage" when an odometer declaration is made indicating that the reading is not the actual miles the vehicle has traveled or if the odometer is broken or has been repaired.
  • Purchase date
  • "Y" for yes or "N" for no, if vehicle is purchased from a dealer
  • "New" or "used" vehicle status at the time of purchase/transfer
  • Title status
    • "Cancelled". Title has been cancelled
    • "Control Number". A title has not been issued in the registered owner's name. Some vehicles are not required to have a Georgia title.Cick here for a list of vehicles where a Georgia title is not required.
    • "Current Title, Held". Title has not been printed or no transfer or change to the vehicle will be allowed.
    • "Parts Only". Title cannot be transferred. The vehicle's parts can only be used to rebuild or repair other vehicles.
    • "Non-Titled Vehicle". A title not issued for this type or year model vehicle.
    • "Current title, Not Held". Title has printed and sent to the owner or the security interest holder.
    • "Unclaimed". Title was mailed to either the owner or the lien or security interest holder and returned to Motor Vehicle Division by the Post Office.
  • Legends or Brands
    • "Flood Damage"
    • "Rebuilt"
    • "Salvage"
    • "Undisclosed Liens"
    • "Manufacturer Buyback"
    • "JTWROS". Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship
    • "Minor". Title issued in guardian or adult's name and the name of a minor is also printed on the title.
    • "Fire Damage"
    • "Special Construction"
    • "Bonded"
    • "OOS Salvage". Out-of-State Salvage
  • Number of owners
  • Number of lien/security interest holders
Where can I obtain consumer information?

Send a written request that includes the vehicle identification number (VIN or serial number), $0.50 for each vehicle and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to State Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Department of Revenue (DOR).

*In-person requests may be presented to the Research Window at the Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division, 1200 Tradeport Blvd., Hapeville, GA. Click here for directions to MVD and their hours of operation. The person requesting the information must show their valid driver's license or government-issued identification card for the requested information to be released.