Fillable Form VTR-275

VTR-275 is a Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information to allow access to personal information on the vehicle title and resignation records due to the driver privacy protection act.

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What is Form VTR-275?


Form VTR-275, Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information, is a state-level form in the state of Texas used to request driving records. It is issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and used by eligible residents of the state of Texas.


 


Where to get Form VTR-275?


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles provides a blank copy of Form VTR-275. You may also visit the official Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website to download and print a copy that you can fill out manually. Alternatively and for your convenience, you may electronically fill out Form VTR-275 on PDFQuick.


 


How to fill out Form VTR-275?


To fill out Form VTR-275, you will need to supply your personal and driver-related information. Form VTR-275 is a two-page form that requires you to answer all the fields that apply to you.


 


Answer all the fields accurately and truthfully to avoid any problems and delays with your application to change your address. You must not deliberately provide any false information as doing so is unlawful and may result in penalties and imprisonment.


 


Applicant Information


Full Name


Enter your full legal name, including your First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, and Suffix.


 


Business Name


Enter your business name, if applicable.


 


Address


Enter your complete address, including City, State, and ZIP.


 


Email


Enter your active email address.


 


Phone Number


Enter your active phone number.


 


Government-Issued Photo Identification


Entity Issuing ID and Type


Enter the name of the entity that issued the identification document and the identification document’s type.


 


Government Photo ID Number


Enter the ID number.


 


Expires


Enter the expiration date of the identification document.


 


Search Information


Texas License Plate


Enter your license plate.


 


Year


Enter the year of your vehicle.


 


Make


Enter the make of your vehicle.


 


Vehicle Identification Number


Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).


 


Title Document Number


Enter your title document number.


 


Records Request


Mark the appropriate box to determine your request. You may select:


  • Title history

  • Certified title history

  • Title and registration verification of a vehicle record (current or expired)

  • Certified title and registration verification of a vehicle record — for court use

  • Duplicate registration receipt for the current registration period

  • Other — Attach documentation explaining the request

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    Certification


    Name of Applicant


    Enter your name.


     


    Date


    Enter the date you completed the form.


     


    Signature of Applicant


    Affix your signature.


     


    Permitted Use


    Sign or print your initials on the applicable item for your use of the requested information. You may select:


  • I am the current recorded owner or lienholder of the vehicle

  • Written authorization is attached from the person(s) listed as the recorded owner, lienholder, or previous owner

  • My authority t obtain vehicle information is for the permitted use noted below. I understand the use of the requested information is strictly limited to:

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    If you signed or printed your initials on the third option, also sign or print your initials on the appropriate items under it. Furthermore, you must check any applicable items under those items that apply to you. You may select:


  • A governmental entity, including law enforcement

    • — A government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions.


    — A private person or entity acting on behalf of a government agency in carrying out the functions of the agency.


  • Use in connection with one of the following

    • — Motor vehicle safety or motor vehicle operator safety


    — Motor vehicle theft


    — Motor vehicle emissions


    — Motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories


    — Performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, or motor vehicle dealers


    — Motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research


    —  Removal of non-owner records from the original owner records of a motor vehicle manufacturer to carry out the purposes of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act, the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992, and the Clean Air Act


    — For child support enforcement


    — Enforcement by the Texas Workforce Commission


    — Voter registration or the administration of elections by the secretary of state


  • Use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its authorized agent, but only to verify accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual; and, if the information is not correct, to obtain the correct information for the sole purpose of preventing fraud by, pursuing a legal remedy against or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual. (Requestor must submit the information to be verified against the department’s records.)

  • In conjunction with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any court or government agency or before any self-regulatory body, including service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, execution or enforcement of a judgment or order, or under an order of any court. (Requestor must submit proof of legal proceeding or proof of anticipated proceeding.)

  • Use in research or in producing statistical reports, but only if the personal information is NOT published, redisclosed, or used to contact any individual. (Requestor must submit proof of employment in a research occupation.) 

  • Use by an insurer or insurance support organization, a self-insured entity, or as an authorized agent of the entity in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating, or underwriting. (Requestor must submit a license number provided by the Texas Department of Insurance or out-of-state equivalent, a license number the insurance support organization is working under, or proof of self-insurance. — Then, enter your License Number.

  • Use in providing notice to an owner of a towed or impounded vehicle. (Requestor must submit a license number provided by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or out-of-state equivalent. — Then, enter your License Number.

  • Use by a licensed private investigation agency or licensed security service authorized to use the information for a permitted purpose. (Requestor must submit a license number provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety or out-of-state equivalent. — Then, enter your License Number.

  • Use in connection with the operation of a private toll transportation facility. (Requestor must submit documentation to relate the requested personal information with operation of a private toll transportation facility.) 

  • Use by a consumer reporting agency, as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, for a purpose permitted under that Act. (Requestor must submit documentation on official letterhead indicating a permitted use for personal information as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.) 

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