10.6 million the number of salvage or total loss records received since April 30, 2009.
Over 7,500 is the number of insurance carriers, auto recyclers, junk yards and salvage yards in the U.S. reporting to NMVTIS regularly.
78% of DMV data is in NMVTIS system.
5 is the number of states not participating.
By January 2010 all states must be participating.
Learn more about Participating States.
Since NMVTIS—
Arizona is experiencing a 99% recovery rate on vehicles identified as stolen.
Virginia is seeing a 17% decrease in motor vehicle thefts.
Learn more about NMVTIS Results.
Where to Access the State's Full Vehicle Title Record. Each NMVTIS consumer access vehicle history report will include a link to access the current state's full vehicle title record. Click on Consumer Access to find out how to access state vehicle title records.
About Us
NMVTIS Administration
The Act authorizes the designation of a third-party operator of NMVTIS. Since 1992, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has acted in this capacity and operates the system today. AAMVA is a nonprofit, tax exempt, educational association representing U.S. and Canadian officials responsible for the administration and enforcement of motor vehicle laws.
For more information, please contact AAMVA at:
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22203
703-522-4200
www.aamva.org
NMVTIS Funding
Federal law provides that NMVTIS should be supported through user fees and not dependent on federal funding. The system operator is authorized to assess and collect user fees not to exceed the cost of operating the system, not permitting any profits to be made by the operator. The law details the types of fees that may be charged and the basis for such fees. The operator is required to notify users of such fees in advance and to account for all fees collected.
Since 1997, more than $15 million in federal funding has been provided to states and the system operator. During fiscal years 2007-2009, DOJ has issued a competitive funding solicitation, offering states the ability to apply for direct funding from DOJ to participate in NMVTIS. DOJ has also encouraged states to consider using Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding, and has encouraged and funded state applications submitted under the Edward Byrne Discretionary Grants Program.
Related Information:
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation Program (FY 2010 Competitive Grant Announcement)
Annual Performance and Financial Reporting
NMVTIS regulations require the system operator to prepare and publish an annual report detailing system operation, and the collection and spending of fees and other funds to operate NMVTIS. This report must also include a status report on system implementation, compliance reporting, and detailed financial information to determine budgeting and performance. The regulations also require the operator to conduct an annual independent financial audit and to publish the audit reports on this site. The purpose of these reporting requirements is to ensure that NMVTIS is operated with transparency and accountability.
NMVTIS Governance
NMVTIS is a DOJ program and DOJ is fully responsible for NMVTIS policy and operations. To ensure that it make informed decisions regarding the operation of the program however, DOJ will convene a NMVTIS Advisory Board that will include representation from all of the stakeholder communities affected by the program-states, consumers, insurance carriers, auto recyclers, junk and salvage yards, and law enforcement agencies. The NMVTIS operator will also be represented on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will make recommendations to DOJ regarding NMVTIS and may be asked to make recommendations regarding program operation and administration issues, such as establishing NMVTIS performance measures, accessing additional data within the system that is not required by the Anti-Car Theft Act, assessing program costs and revenues, and quality assurance. More information regarding the NMVTIS Advisory Board will be posted in this location in the near future.
