North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form

Request for Vehicle Information SFN 51269

Use SFN 51269 to request your own or another person’s North Dakota motor vehicle record and state a qualifying purpose for access.

What this form is
Complete this form to request your own motor vehicle record or another person’s record. Requests for another person’s record require completing the personal information disclosure section and identifying an applicable exception. Include payment, photo identification, and any required supporting documents. The request costs $3 per vehicle, $3 per search if no record is found, and may incur a research charge if extensive research is required.
Who needs it
People or organizations seeking their own or another person’s motor vehicle record and able to identify a permitted purpose for the request.
Why it needs a notary
The request requires an original ink signature notarized by a notary. You can have the signature notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Mail the completed request to the Motor Vehicle Division at the address shown on the form. Include payment, photo identification, and any required supporting documents.

Questions

Who can use SFN 51269?

A person or organization can use the form to request a copy of their own motor vehicle record or another person’s record. Requests for another person’s information require identifying a qualifying disclosure exception.

Is a notary needed for SFN 51269?

Yes. The form says the signature must be an original ink signature and notarized. You can have the signature notarized online with a commissioned online notary.

What must I include with the request?

Include payment and a copy of your driver’s license, identification card, or other valid government-issued photo identification. Include SFN 61787 if paying by credit card and any supplemental documentation required for your disclosure exception.