Montana Introduces Online Vehicle Information Access

Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath announced recently that Montana businesses now have online access to vehicle record information. The vehicle search service is available to banks, credit unions, car dealerships, insurance companies and other businesses that are authorized to access the information.

The service allows authorized users to instantly search for and view vehicle record information, including owner information, title history and registration information.

"This new online solution gives financial institutions and car dealers fast, easy access to the information they need to do business," said McGrath. "The Montana Department of Justice is committed to constantly improving the services we provide to Montana drivers and to expanding online services when appropriate."

Motor Vehicle Division Administrator Dean Roberts emphasized that personal vehicle record information is not widely available. The vehicle search service is accessible only by vetted businesses with a legitimate need that have been approved and authorized by the Montana Department of Justice.

The vehicle search service is the result of an alliance between state government and the private sector. It was cooperatively developed and is supported by the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division, the Montana Department of Administration's Information Technology Services Division and Montana Interactive Inc.