In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires individuals or entities seeking access to personal information contained within RMV records to fill out and submit a specific form, known as the T21078 1109. This form serves as a request for personal information in RMV records, catering to both individual and multiple record requests, and is comprehensive in its scope, covering a variety of purposes for which the requested information might be used. It includes sections for requestor information, detailing the name and contact details of the individual or company seeking access, and outlines the different legal bases under which the request might be made, such as for insurance purposes, government agency functions, legal proceedings, and business use among others. Further, it provides strict guidelines and required documentation for requestors, emphasizing the legal obligations and potential penalties for misuse or unauthorized access to this sensitive information. Its structured format is designed to safeguard personal data while also facilitating requests that comply with the law, highlighting the RMV’s commitment to privacy and legal compliance. Through the detailed instructions and certifications, the form mandates accountability from requestors, underscoring the importance of responsible information handling in various professional and legal contexts.
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Form Name | Form T21078 1109 |
Form Length | 4 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
Other names | 21078 request for personal information in rmv records |
Requestor Information
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS |
For RMV Use Only |
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REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES (RMV) |
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P.O. Box 55889 |
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REQUEST FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN RMV RECORDS
(Use for individual or multiple record requests)
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Name of Requestor |
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Home Telephone |
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Name of Company or Firm |
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Business Telephone |
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Information Requested
(Please complete as much information as possible.)
I request access to motor vehicle record(s), including personal information as defined in 18 U.S.C. §2725, concerning the following person or persons. (If requesting multiple records, please attach lists of names and identifying information.)
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Name (Last)(First)(Middle)
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Home Address (Street) |
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(City/State) |
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Date of Birth (month/day/year) |
Driver's License No. |
Social Security No. |
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Vehicle Registration No. |
Vehicle Title No. |
Vehicle Identification (VIN) No. |
The Requestor MUST initial the applicable category below.
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The Requestor is an insurance company, or an authorized agent or service carrier, and the records will be used to the |
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extent authorized in the Safe Driver Insurance Plan (SDIP) and for the purposes of complying with the requirements |
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of M.G.L. Chapter 90, §§ 1A, 34A, 34B, and 34H pertaining to motor vehicle liability policies. Appropriate |
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documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request. |
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The Requestor is an insurer or insurance support organization, a |
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contractor of such and the records will be used in connection with claims investigation activities, |
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activities, rating or underwriting. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the |
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ID will be made to file with the request. |
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The Requestor is a federal, state, or local government agency, or a private person or entity acting on behalf of a |
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federal, state, or local government agency, and the records will be used to carry out the official functions of such |
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federal, state, or local government agency. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A |
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photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request. |
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Name of Agency_________________________________________________ Tel._______________________ |
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Contact Person __________________________________________________ Tel._______________________ |
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For use in connection with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in a court or before a government |
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agency or |
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litigation, or the execution or enforcement of judgements, or orders pursuant to a court order. The Requestor must |
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be an attorney or law firm, constable, or licensed private detective, and the professional’s occupational license |
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number must be provided. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will |
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be made to file with the request. |
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Board of Bar Overseers or License No. ________________________________ |
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_____ (5) The records will be used in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or
contractors, BUT ONLY (i) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees or contractors, and (ii) if such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the individual. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request.
_____ *(6) The Requestor is an employer or its agent or insurer and the records will be used to obtain or verify information
relating to a holder of a commercial driver’s license that is required under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (49 U.S.C. App. 2710 et seq.) or M.G.L. Chapter 90F. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request.
_____ (7) The records will be made available to law enforcement agencies and towing companies to be used in providing
notice to the owners (including lienholders) of towed or impounded vehicles. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request.
_____ (8) The Requestor is a licensed private detective business or licensed watch, guard or patrol agency (which may include a
security service) licensed under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 147, §25, or under the laws of another state, and the records will be used only for one of the permitted uses contained in items
License No. must be provided: ________________________
_____ (9) The Requestor has obtained the notarized, express written consent of the individual to whom the information relates
to obtain such information. (Original notarized Voluntary Consent from the individual to whom the information relates must accompany the completed Request.) Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request.
_____ (10) The records will be used in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle
emissions, product alterations, recalls or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts or dealers, motor vehicles market research activities or survey research, or removal of
_____ (11) The records will be used in research activities and for use in producing statistical reports, provided that any personal
information shall not be published,
_____ (12) For any other use specifically authorized under state law, if such use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or
public safety. A written explanation detailing the reasons why you believe you qualify within this category must be attached to this document. Appropriate documents identifying Requestor are required. A photocopy of the ID will be made to file with the request.
*By law, express written consent from the individual to whom the information relates is not required from the Requestors in these categories for social security numbers. However, even these Requestors may not obtain photoimages, or medical or disability information without the notarized, express written consent of the person to whom the information pertains or by judicial order.
Penalty: 18 USC § 2723 provides that anyone who knowingly obtains, discloses, or uses personal information from a motor vehicle record for a purpose not permitted under 18 U.S.C. §2721, shall be liable to the individual to whom the personal information pertains, including an award of the greater of actual damages or liquidated damages of two thousand five hundred dollars for each violation, punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law, reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs, and such other equitable relief as the court may order. Anyone requesting the disclosure of personal information who misrepresents his identity or makes a false statement in connection with any request for personal information with the intent to obtain personal information in a manner not authorized by law shall be subject to criminal prosecution, which may include a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than one year, or both.
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CERTIFICATION OF REQUESTOR - READ CAREFULLY
The Requestor certifies that all Registry of Motor Vehicles records obtained by the Requestor will be used solely and exclusively for the purposes indicated in this certification, and for no other purpose. The Requestor shall be responsible for any improper or unauthorized access to or use of motor vehicle records by any of its employees, servants, agents or contractors. The Requestor is prohibited from
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Voluntary Consent for Release of “Highly Restricted Personal Information” From the Records of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
The provisions of the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act, as amended, 18 U.S.C. §2721 et seq., govern the release of personal information from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The four types of information listed below are considered to be “highly restricted personal information” under that law and may not be released to most requestors of information without the notarized written consent of the person to whom the information relates. (Four categories of Requestors may obtain the Social Security Number without the consent of the individual. For information on who may obtain information from the RMV and the types of information they may obtain, visit the RMV web site at www.mass.gov/rmv or call the RMV Telephone Center at
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Print Your Name as it Appears on your Driver’s License/ID Card, etc. |
Date of Birth. |
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Street Address |
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hereby authorize the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to release to:
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(Name of Requestor)
the “highly restricted personal information” listed below relating to me, which I have consented to release by my signature, and which the RMV may have in its motor vehicle records. I agree to hold harmless the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its agents, officers and employees for the release of the authorized
information. (Sign only for the Record(s) you wish to release.)
Soc. Sec. No. (SSN)
(Signature)
Photoimage ________________________________
(Signature)
Medical Records____________________________
(Signature)
Disability Records___________________________
(Signature)
The signature(s) of the person providing consent is required to be notarized.
Today’s Date ______________________________
Notarization
On this _______ day of ______________________, ________, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared ___________________________ (name of document signer,) proved to me through
satisfactory evidence of identification, which were ___________________________ to be the person whose
name is signed above, and acknowledged to me that he/she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
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Signature of Notary Public |
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Place notary seal above. |
My Commission Expires |
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