Vehicle Record Inquiry · FORM VPC-INQ-001
Federal Vehicle Record Request
⚠ Federal Consumer Notice
Under 49 U.S.C. § 30501 (NMVTIS) and 49 U.S.C. § 32705 (Federal Odometer Act), you have the right to obtain a complete vehicle history before any purchase or sale. Sellers are federally required to disclose known title brands, odometer readings, and salvage history. Failure to disclose is a federal offense per FTC regulations. Review all available federal records before proceeding.
Section 1 — NHTSA Vehicle Identity
Source: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
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vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · ISO 3779 VIN Decode
Section 2 — Federal Safety Equipment Records
Source: NHTSA · 49 CFR Part 571
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49 CFR Part 571 · Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Section 3 — NHTSA Recalls & Consumer Complaints
Source: api.nhtsa.gov · 49 CFR Part 573
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api.nhtsa.gov · 49 CFR Part 573
Section 4 — Federal History Records
Requires Report Purchase · All 50 States
The following federal records require a purchased report to access. All data is sourced from official U.S. government databases and law enforcement registries.
Title & Ownership History
NMVTIS · vehiclehistory.gov · 49 U.S.C. § 30501
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Accident & Damage Records
Insurance Records · State Collision Reports
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Odometer Fraud Check
NMVTIS · FTC · 49 U.S.C. § 32705
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Stolen Vehicle — FBI & NICB Registry
FBI NCIC · NICB · nicb.org
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Lien & Loan Records
State DMV · NMVTIS · 49 U.S.C. § 30501
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Flood & Salvage Title Check
NMVTIS · All 50 State DMVs
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Commercial & DOT Records
FMCSA · safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · 49 CFR Part 390
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EPA Emissions Records
EPA · epa.gov · 40 CFR Part 86
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Downloadable PDF Report
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Section 5 — Official Federal Reference Databases
Public .gov sources — verify independently
NHTSA Safety Recalls Database
nhtsa.gov/recalls · 49 CFR Part 573 · U.S. Department of Transportation
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NMVTIS — National Motor Vehicle Title Information
vehiclehistory.gov · 49 U.S.C. § 30501 · Title & Salvage Records
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NHTSA vPIC — Vehicle Product Information Catalog
vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · ISO 3779 VIN Decode · Federal Registry
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FTC — Federal Used Car Consumer Protections
ftc.gov · Federal Trade Commission · Used Car Rule
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NICB — National Insurance Crime Bureau VIN Check
nicb.org · Stolen Vehicle & Insurance Fraud Registry
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FMCSA SAFER — DOT Number & Carrier Safety
safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · 49 CFR Part 390 · Commercial Vehicles
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EPA — Vehicle Emissions Standards & Compliance
epa.gov · 40 CFR Part 86 · Environmental Protection Agency
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CBP — Vehicle Import Records & Customs
cbp.gov · U.S. Customs & Border Protection · Import History
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eCFR — Title 49 U.S. Transportation Regulations
ecfr.gov · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations · Full Regulatory Text
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DOJ — Vehicle Fraud & Title Washing Enforcement
justice.gov · Department of Justice · Criminal Fraud Division
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Section 6 — Applicable Federal Statutes
Your legal rights as a vehicle buyer
49 U.S.C. § 30501 — NMVTIS
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
Requires all states, salvage yards, and insurers to report title brands. Ensures salvage, rebuilt, flood, and junk titles follow the vehicle across all 50 states. Buyers have the right to access this information before purchase.
49 U.S.C. § 32705 — Federal Odometer Act
Odometer Disclosure Requirements
Sellers must disclose the true odometer reading at time of transfer. Providing a false odometer reading is a federal crime punishable by fines up to $10,000 per violation and up to 3 years imprisonment.
49 CFR Part 573 — NHTSA
Defect & Noncompliance Recall Reporting
Manufacturers must notify NHTSA of any safety defect. Open recalls must be disclosed to buyers. Operating a vehicle with an unresolved safety recall may constitute a federal violation.
FTC Used Car Rule — 16 CFR Part 455
FTC Buyers Guide Requirement
Dealers must display a Buyers Guide disclosing warranty information and known defects. Private sellers are strongly advised by the FTC to disclose all known vehicle history issues before sale.
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