• Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-519) – Federal law establishing NMVTIS to combat vehicle theft and title fraud nationwide.
• Anti-Car Theft Improvements Act of 1996 – Transferred NMVTIS oversight from DOT to DOJ, making it the official federal authority.
• 28 CFR Part 25 (Sections 25.51–25.57) – DOJ regulations outlining mandatory NMVTIS participation for states, insurers, and salvage entities.
• DOJ Final Rule (74 FR 5740 – Jan 30 2009) – Implementation of federal NMVTIS requirements including reporting and title verification.

• VehicleHistory.gov – Official DOJ NMVTIS portal with program details, FAQs, reporting obligations, and consumer education materials.
• DOJ NMVTIS FAQs – Common legal and operational questions answered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
• “Check NMVTIS Before You Buy!” Consumer Brochure (PDF) – Official guidance for car buyers to verify vehicle histories and avoid fraud.
• “Report VINs to NMVTIS” Compliance Flyer (PDF) – DOJ outreach to junk/salvage yards and insurers on mandatory monthly reporting.

• AAMVA NMVTIS Program Overview – System background, participating states, and roles of DMVs, recyclers, and law enforcement.
• AAMVA Single VIN Reporting Service (SVRS) – Free official web portal for junk/salvage yards and insurers to report vehicles directly to NMVTIS.
• Law Enforcement Access Tool (LEAT) – Secure data access for investigators to identify stolen or fraudulent vehicles using NMVTIS records.
• AAMVA NMVTIS Training & Webinars – On-demand courses and periodic webinars for DMV staff, dealers, and compliance officers.

• NMVTIS State Participation Map (Official DOJ) – Interactive summary showing 50 states + D.C. reporting data and performing title checks.
• AAMVA State Program Support – Resources and best-practice exchanges for state DMV integration and compliance.
• California AB 1215 and Oregon SB 840 – Examples of state-level laws reinforcing federal NMVTIS dealer disclosure rules.

• Official List of Approved NMVTIS Data Providers – DOJ-authorized companies (e.g., VinAudit.com) offering official NMVTIS-sourced vehicle history reports.
• Become an Approved Data Provider (AAMVA Guide) – Application requirements and technical specifications for new NMVTIS partners.

• AAMVA Webinars and E-Learning Modules – Official online training covering reporting, title verification, and data correction processes.
• DOJ Guidance for Reporting Entities – Step-by-step instructions for insurance carriers, recyclers, and junk/salvage operators on compliance.

Official NMVTIS publications from the DOJ and AAMVA ensure your dealership, insurer, or agency meets federal and state requirements for vehicle title reporting, disclosure, and verification. Relying on these authoritative resources protects your business from penalties and ensures accurate, transparent vehicle data across the U.S. title network.