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Vehicle history
What do I need to order vehicle records? (Choose tab)
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Online
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By mail
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Self-service station
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Office visit
To order vehicle records online, you will need to:
- Have a permissible use for the information if purchasing records other than your own
- Select Online Services
- Under “Additional Services,” select “Record Sales Services”
- Select the “Log in for Record Sales” link if you have a record lookup account
- Select the “Request Records” link if you don’t have a record lookup account
- Follow the screen prompts to request vehicle title and registration records
- Pay with a debit or credit card (additional fees apply) or an e-check/bank account number
To order vehicle records by mail, you will need to:
- Complete the Non-Account & Individual Record Request form (BDVR-154) if you don’t have a record lookup account
- Complete the Record Request for Account Holders form (BDVR-153) if you have a record lookup account
- Pay by check or money order (payable to the State of Michigan)
- Mail the completed form and payment to:
Michigan Department of State
Record Sales Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918-1502
This transaction is not available at self-service stations.
Vehicle title and registration searches aren’t provided at Secretary of State offices. You may order your current vehicle record at an office by:
- Scheduling an office visit
- Bringing your driver’s license or ID
- Paying with cash, check, money order, or a credit or debit card (additional fees will apply)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Can anyone request vehicle records?
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What types of vehicle record information can I request?
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What is the Driver Privacy Protection Act?
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What are the permissible reasons for requesting a vehicle record?
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