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IMPORTANT

REAL ID-compliant identification is now required to fly within the U.S. If you have a passport (or other REAL-compliant document), and are not due to renew your driver license or ID card, you do not need to upgrade right away. 

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There are currently road test cancellations or DMV offices closed for in-person services. See our “CLOSINGS” page for more information.

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Automated Access to DMV Records
DIAL-IN Information

Dial-In

If you regularly need to search DMV records for driver license, registration, vehicle (title) or insurance information, then DIAL-IN is the service you need.

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Dial-In Troubleshooting

Learn how to update your DIAL-IN password and resolve error messages.

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Searching Records with Dial-In

See how to properly search DIAL-IN to obtain driver and vehicle information.

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COMPASS

What is COMPASS?

Common Portal to Search Services (COMPASS) is DMV’s electronic record search application that allows government users to search license, registration, title, inspection, and insurance records.

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Using COMPASS

See information about the types of searches that can be performed and how to troubleshoot account issues. 

How To Use COMPASS

Information About
License Event Notification Service (LENS)

The License Event Notification Service (LENS) can supply important information about the driving qualifications of drivers that you employ or regulate. Organizations that use LENS can quickly identify their problem drivers, and focus efforts to improve safety and decrease vulnerability.

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Vehicle Information for Government Agencies
PREED

The Portal for Registration Electronic Enforcement and Display (PREED) helps approved government agencies get vehicle registration information and enforce the collection of fines for plate-related violations.

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Automated Records Services for Businesses
Other Products

 

Our Data Services Office and Certified Document Center offer several programs and products in addition to LENS and DIAL-IN.  Access to these tools may be restricted to certain groups (such as government agencies).

  • COMPASS - DMV’s electronic record search application that allows government users to search license, registration, title, and insurance records.
  • license abstracts 
  • registration abstracts
  • title abstracts
  • license and registration suspension and revocation orders
  • copies of traffic tickets
  • traffic ticket dispositions
  • insurance activity expansion reports
  • police and motorist accident reports

 

For additional information on our products, contact:

NY State DMV Data Services
Phone:  (518) 486-4480
Email:  [email protected]

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