The Virginia State Police Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) provides DMV Vehicle Title Search services to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to support auto theft related investigations and prosecutions. Mr. Daniel J. Harrington, Research Analyst, conducts title/record searches at the Main Records Office on Broad Street in Richmond. Normally, copies of DMV titles, applications and other records necessary to bring investigations to successful conclusions and to support prosecutions can be provided within seven to ten calendar days after receipt of an authorized request.

Law enforcement agencies must provide a written request with the requestor's name, rank, all mailing and contact information, vehicle VIN, year, make and model. Please note if a certified search is required. Fax all requests to 804-674-2933.

A request form can be downloaded here.

The downloaded Word template and can be customized with your contact information stored on your computer.

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