Form RV-F1313801 at a glance
What it is: Form RV-F1313801 is the Tennessee Department of Revenue Vehicle Information Request, completed before motor vehicle information can be obtained from the Department.
Where and when to file: Mail to: State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Division, 500 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37242.
All sections of this request must be completed entirely before motor vehicle information can be obtained from the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
Knowledge of what access and uses are permitted under the listed State and Federal Acts is the responsibility of the requester.
A filled-in Form RV-F1313801 example: an insurer requests a certified printout
How to fill out Form RV-F1313801, box by box
SECTION A. Requester Information
In SECTION A. Requester Information, enter the Name (Individual, Firm, Corp. or Government Entity) and the Name and Title of the person requesting information.
Enter the Street Address, City, State, Zip, E-mail Address and Telephone No.
Enter the Mailing Address if different from the Street Address.
SECTION B. Vehicle Information Requested
In SECTION B. Vehicle Information Requested, check the items requested and itemize any additional requests on a separate list and attach.
Computer printout of vehicle records: $1.00 per record (checked November 8, 2026).
Certified computer printout of vehicle record: $1.50 per record (checked November 8, 2026).
Photocopies of all documents for the: Current motor vehicle record: $5.00 per record (checked November 8, 2026).
Photocopies of all documents for the: Complete history of vehicle: $15.00 per history (checked November 8, 2026).
Other: describe the specific information requested.
Provide any known vehicle information
Provide any known vehicle information: Make, Year, VIN, Tag # and the Name and address of last known owner.
SECTION C. Authorization
In SECTION C. Authorization, describe the proposed use of the information requested in the space and select the box on page two that references the law in which you are entitled to the requested information.
Failure to describe reason and select associated box on next page will result in rejection of application.
MUST CHECK ONE BOX: the use of the records
You are authorized under the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725 (2012), and the Tennessee Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, TENN. CODE ANN. §§ 55-25-101 through -112 (2012 & Supp. 2013) to obtain the identified records and personal information for the following use(s) (MUST CHECK ONE BOX).
GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: Use by a 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 agency in carrying out its functions. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(1)
With GOVERNMENT USE ONLY, your request for information must be accompanied by a statement on agency letterhead verifying employment status.
Use in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers, motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research, and removal of non-owner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(2).
Use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only: a. To verify the accuracy of the personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors, TCA § 55-25-107(b)(3)(A); or
Under use in the normal course of business, but only: b. To obtain correct information if the personal information submitted is not correct or no longer correct, but only for purposes of preventing fraud, pursuing legal remedies, or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(3)(B).
Use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, state, or local court. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(4).
Use in research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(5).
Use by any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating, or underwriting. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(6).
Use by any employer or its agent or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver license that is required under 49 U.S.C. § 31301, et seq. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(9).
Use in providing notice to owners of towed or impounded vehicles. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(7). This is for out of state towing companies only.
Use by any licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for any exempted use listed. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(8).
Use in connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(10).
Use by any requester, if the requester provides written consent of the person to whom the personal information pertains. TCA § 55-25-106, -107 (b)(14) .
Use as specifically authorized under the law of the State, if that use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety. TCA § 55-25-107(b)(14).
SECTION E. Certification
In SECTION E. Certification, you certify that the information and statements on this request are true and correct, comply with the provisions of the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725 and the Tennessee Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, TCA §§ 55-25-101 through -112.
The willful, unauthorized disclosure of information obtained from these records for a purpose other than stated on this request, or the sale or other distribution of the information to a person or organization not disclosed in this request may result in penalties imposed under 18 U.S.C. § 2724.
Misrepresentation of your identity or the making of false statements on this application constitutes a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 (checked November 8, 2026). TCA § 55-25-112.
You assume responsibility for all information obtained, pursuant to the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2721-2725, and the Tennessee Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, TCA §§ 55-25-101 through -112.
On the Signature line, sign, and enter the Driver's License Number, State and Date Signed. Each is (REQUIRED).
More rules for Form RV-F1313801
Failure to complete all sections will result in a rejection of the request.
If your situation is different
You are a Tennessee towing company
Tennessee towing companies must submit an Abandoned Vehicle Request Form.
Common questions about Form RV-F1313801
Where do I file it?
Mail to: State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Division, 500 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37242.
Sources
[1] Form RV-F1313801 (Rev. 9-20), Vehicle Information Request, Tennessee Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).