License Plate Lookup Legal & Compliance
License plate lookups are regulated by law. I follow all federal rules under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) to make sure every search is legal and compliant.
What Is the DPPA?
The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (DPPA) is a federal law that restricts access to DMV records. It protects personal information like names and addresses tied to vehicle registrations.
Read the full law here: Cornell Law – 18 U.S. Code § 2721.
Permissible Purposes
You may only order a license plate lookup if you have a legal reason. Common permissible purposes include:
Litigation or pre-litigation (lawsuits, service of process, enforcing judgments)
Debt recovery or fraud investigation
Government or law enforcement use
Insurance claim investigation
Motor vehicle safety or theft
Employment checks for commercial drivers
Notifying owners of towed or impounded vehicles
Private investigator use for one of the above reasons
Why Compliance Matters
Many “free” lookup sites are misleading. They may give you a vehicle’s make, model, and year, but not the registered owner’s name or address.
Using my service means:
You get results legally
You stay protected under federal law
You have a licensed investigator working for you
My Credentials
Licensed private investigator with over 25 years of experience
DPPA compliant services
Money-back guarantee if no records are found
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Stay compliant and get the results you need with a legal license plate lookup.
Disclaimer
All lookups require a permissible purpose.