Colorado Dr 2489A – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Enter the Date (MM/DD/YY), then under Section 1 the Name, Email Address, Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code, Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP Code and FEIN (if applicable).

If you are acting as an authorized user, you must identify the company or entity on whose behalf you are requesting the record.

To purchase a record other than your own, you must declare your intended use of that record, paraphrased below in Section 3, or you must have the signature of the person in interest authorizing you to inspect the record.

Under Section 2, a Name Search is the Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Street Address, City, County, State and ZIP Code, and a Vehicle Search is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Year, Make, Body and Title (if available) or License Plate Number.

A record search provides a printout of the current owner and lienholder information. A record search is used for the bond procedure, for court cases and to show proof if a record was issued for registration purposes only. To obtain vehicle record search by “owner's name” you must provide the full name and address for whom you are requesting information.

Required: Per 24-74-105 C.R.S., mark Yes or No: this request is being completed for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting in Federal Immigration Enforcement. If Yes, please submit a copy of the warrant, court order or subpoena.

If no box is checked in Section 3, applicant must check applicable box in Section 3a.

Attached is a written consent of the person whose record is being requested using a Power of Attorney or Letter of Authorization from the vehicle owner of record.

This is my record.

Section 3a: Information may be used only for the following approved, permissible, use. Must select 1 box only.

For use by any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a Federal, State, or Local Government agency in carrying out its functions.

An agency charged with driver/motor vehicle safety or theft including: motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, advisories, motor vehicle performance monitoring, motor vehicle parts/ dealers, motor vehicle market research or surveys, removal of non-owner records from original records of motor vehicle manufacturers.

A business that conducts research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, re-disclosed, or used to contact the parties in interest.

In connection with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any court or before a self-regulatory body, including process service, investigation, execution of judgment or pursuant to a court order.

An insurer or insurance support agency in connection with claims, investigations, anti-fraud activities, rating, or underwriting.

To provide notice to owners of towed or impounded vehicles. Copy of tow ticket is required.

Research activity to verify if record is “Junk”, “Salvage”, or “Rebuilt from Salvage”. Copy of ownership document is required.

Bonding for title or Application for Assigned ID. Copy of Certified VIN Inspection is required (DR 2704, if Colorado).

By a business that will use the information to verify the accuracy of information submitted by individuals for the purpose of preventing fraud, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering a debt or security interest.

By a Colorado insurer, or a salvage pool that is licensed as a Colorado used motor vehicle dealer, that is subject to an insurance claim or being possessed by a salvage pool.

Under Section 4, Additional Information, check if applicable: Attorney Bar Number, or Automobile Dealer/Auction License Number.

Process Server: Copy of the front page of Summons must be attached.

Tow Carrier or Repair Facility: enter the Company Name and the Public Utilities Commission Number (T-).

Court Order: Copy of the front page of Court Order must be attached. Contains connection to the vehicle/vehicle information.

Insurance Company Claim Number, or Law Enforcement Agency.

Under Penalty of Perjury, I attest that I shall not obtain, re-sell, transfer, or use the information in any manner prohibited by law. I understand that motor vehicle records that are obtained, resold, or transferred for purposes prohibited by law may subject me to civil penalties under federal and state law.

Under Section 5, fill in the Print Name, Driver's License Number, Badge Number, State and Date (MM/DD/YY), and sign on the Signature line.

Enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Year, Make, Body and Title (if available) or License Plate Number.

Under Type of Record Data/Information, disclose what data/ information is to be included in the record search. Information released will be limited to data/ information that is permitted by Federal and State laws.

By signing you certify, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that the facts are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Add the Signature and the Date (MM/DD/YY).

Check all that apply, with the Quantity and Amount for each.

Form: DR 2489A Fee: A fee of $2.25 is paid when submitting a request for a record search. (checked October 30, 2026) Form: DR 2489A Fee: A fee of $2.25 per history is paid when submitting a request for a record history. (checked October 30, 2026) Form: DR 2489A Fee: A fee of $0.55 per record or history is paid when submitting a request for certification of records or histories. (checked October 30, 2026) Form: DR 2489A Fee: A fee of $2.25 is paid when doing a National database search. (checked October 30, 2026)

Use when bonding for a Colorado title: If no Colorado record is found, a national database search is required. A copy of the no Colorado record found needs to be submitted with the DR 2489A for a national search to be processed.

Make check or money order payable to: Colorado Department of Revenue. Enter the Total.

No refunds will be granted.

To process by U.S.P.S. regular or express mail, please mail to: Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles PO Box 173350 Denver, CO 80217-3350. In Person Requests Only: Colorado Department of Revenue DMV - Vehicle Services 3265 S Wadsworth Blvd Suite 3A Lakewood, CO 80227. Motor Vehicle Record Searches may also be submitted online through myDMV.Colorado.gov and the Vehicle Services tab.