The triVIN California Online Inquiry System (CA INQ) allows approved businesses to perform real-time inquiries against the California state DMV database in order to obtain information on a vehicle registration, an individual’s driver’s license, or an occupational license.

By entering a license plate, VIN, driver’s license, or occupational license number, the system generates a Vehicle Registration, Driver's License (Full Record or Status Only), or
Occupational License Inquiry Report within seconds.

The Vehicle Registration Inquiry Report provides valuable information such as owner history, registration information, whether or not there are outstanding parking tickets associated with
the vehicle, lease or lien information, and any DMV, federal, or state restrictions (stops) on
the vehicle. This report also accurately reflects any current and future state- and county-
based fees required to renew or re-register the vehicle.

The Driver’s License Inquiry Report provides information pertaining to an individual driver and reflects the types of licenses a driver holds, restrictions under which he/she is held, and any infractions or accidents in which he/she has been involved.

The Occupational License Inquiry Report indicates whether or not an individual or business entity is appropriately licensed with the state to perform a particular job or transaction.

The CA DMV grants access to the CA INQ application through a Commercial Requester Account for each end-user. For more information regarding the Commercial Requester Account, visit http://www.dmv.ca.gov/otherser/cra/cra_top.htm.

The Commercial Requester Account End-User application and instructions may be found at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/cra/inf1133.htm.

For more information, please contact Niecy McCoy at 860-448-3177, ext. 4709.

Please note that the triVIN California Online Inquiry System is available in California only.

TriVIN also offers Web-based Motor Vehicle Inquiry (MVI) services through FDI. These
services allow you to make online information requests to motor vehicle administrations in all
50 states. For more information on these services, please visit our FDI section or contact an
FDI representative at sales@fdielt.com.

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