Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do I have to establish an account to access NMVTIS?

  • It is not necessary to open an account with ADD to access NMVTIS records. However, if you are a business and you need to make vehicle inquiries on a regular basis, you may qualify for a volume discount.

Question: How do I get more information on a Vehicle?

  • To get more information on a Vehicle, visit the state's web site by clicking here.

Question: How much is a NMVTIS Inquiry?

  • $2.50 per inquiry. However, if you are a business and you need to make vehicle inquiries on a regular basis, you may qualify for a volume discount.

Question: I ran a NMVTIS record and it came back "no record found". Why?

  • The vehicle may have been titled in a state that does not participate in NMVTIS reporting.

Question: I ran a NMVTIS record and it came back with only a current state of title. Why?

  • The vehicle may have been previously titled in a state that does not participate in NMVTIS reporting. 

Question: I ran a NMVTIS record and there was no odometer reading. Why?

  • No odometer readings have been reported for this vehicle. 

Question: I ran a NMVTIS record and there were no brands listed. Why?

  • No title brands have been reported for this vehicle by the participating states. 

Question: I would like to request a refund.

  • You may request a refund by reviewing our Multi-State Refund Policy and completing the refund request process by clicking here.

Question: What data is available on a NMVTIS report?

  • Data provided to this system and available to its users include:

    • Junk, salvage, and insurance total loss data
    • Current state of title (SOT)
    • Title issue date (if available)
    • Odometer reading
    • Previous state of title (if available)
    • Current brand(s)
    • Previous brand(s)
    • Date the brands were applied

Question: What does a sample NMVTIS record look like?

Question: What is a brand?

  • A brand is a specific means of identifying if a vehicle has had previous damage such as flood, rebuilt, or salvage issues.

Question: What is NMVTIS?

  • The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is a system that allows an electronic means to verify and exchange titling, brand, and odometer data among motor vehicle administrators, law enforcement officials, prospective purchasers, and insurance carriers.

Question: What other services does ADD offer?

  • Auto Data Direct, Inc. provides a variety of services such as motor vehicle, vessel, and recreational vehicle records, driver license records, and Florida Print on Demand temporary tags via the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

Question: Where does NMVTIS information come from?

  • For up-to-date information on the States currently participating in the NMVTIS program, please visit www.NMVTIS.gov.

Question: Who is responsible for maintaining the NMVTIS database?

  • The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is responsible for maintaining the NMVTIS database.

Question: Why is the odometer reading important?

  • Previous odometer readings determine if an odometer had been altered. Odometer fraud is a serious offense.