Data Sources

VINPROCHECK — OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES
Federal Database Registry | Form VPC-DS-001
Last Updated: October 18, 2026

OVERVIEW

VINProCheck aggregates vehicle history data exclusively from official U.S. government databases and federally recognized reporting systems. Every data point in your report is sourced from and attributed to its official federal source.

OFFICIAL FEDERAL DATA SOURCES

1. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)
Website: nhtsa.gov
Authorizing Statute: 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.
Data Provided: Safety recalls, defect investigations, complaints, crash test ratings, manufacturer communications, VIN decoding

2. NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMVTIS)
Website: vehiclehistory.gov
Authorizing Statute: 49 U.S.C. § 30501
Data Provided: Title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk), total loss records, odometer readings, state title history across all 50 states

3. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION — NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (FBI NCIC)
Website: fbi.gov
Authorizing Statute: 28 U.S.C. § 534
Data Provided: Stolen vehicle records, law enforcement flags, vehicle recovery status

4. NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU (NICB)
Website: nicb.org
Data Provided: Insurance theft claims, fraud indicators, VIN cloning flags, total loss insurance records

5. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA)
Website: fmcsa.dot.gov — safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
Authorizing Statute: 49 U.S.C. § 31100 et seq.
Data Provided: Commercial vehicle records, DOT numbers, carrier safety ratings, inspection history, violation records

6. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Website: epa.gov
Authorizing Statute: 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. (Clean Air Act)
Data Provided: Emissions standards compliance, fuel economy data, environmental certifications

7. ALL 50 STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV)
Data Provided: Title records, registration history, odometer disclosures, lien records, brand history, ownership transfers

DATA CURRENCY

Government databases are updated on varying schedules determined by each agency. VINProCheck queries live database endpoints where available. Some historical records may reflect state reporting delays.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The following federal statutes govern vehicle data reporting and disclosure:
— 49 U.S.C. § 30501 — NMVTIS establishment and reporting requirements
— 49 U.S.C. § 32705 — Federal Odometer Act disclosure requirements
— 49 CFR Part 573 — NHTSA defect and recall reporting
— 16 CFR Part 455 — FTC Used Car Rule
— 18 U.S.C. § 2721 — Driver's Privacy Protection Act
— 28 U.S.C. § 534 — FBI NCIC authorization

INDEPENDENT PLATFORM NOTICE

VINProCheck is an independent vehicle intelligence platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any U.S. government agency. All government data referenced is publicly available under federal law.

CONTACT

VINProCheck
Email: vinprocheck.reports@gmail.com
Website: vinprocheck.com