Understanding NMVTIS

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is a federal database operated by the U.S. Department of Justice. It was created to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles by providing a reliable source of title and brand history for automobiles.

What Data Does NMVTIS Contain?

• Title information from all 50 states and the District of Columbia
• Salvage and junk vehicle data from insurance companies
• Brand history (salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon law buyback)
• Odometer readings at the time of title transfer
• Total loss declarations from insurance carriers

Why NMVTIS Matters for Car Buyers

Without NMVTIS data, you are flying blind. A car can be totaled in one state, given a salvage title, then moved to another state where the title is "washed" to appear clean. NMVTIS tracks this across state lines, making title washing much harder to get away with.

VinNode: An NMVTIS Approved Provider

VinNode is an approved NMVTIS data provider. Every $20 report includes full NMVTIS data alongside additional sources like auction records, service history, and recall information. This gives you the most complete picture of any vehicle's past.