Guidance

How we give people information from our vehicle record

Guidance for people and companies about what information DVLA will release from our records.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Published: 1 March 2013
• Last updated: 12 January 2026
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  1. 12 January 2026

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  2. 21 July 2025

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  3. 18 November 2024

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  4. 15 April 2024

     Updated MIS546 form

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Giving people information from our vehicle record

Ref: MIS546

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Guidance for people and companies on what information DVLA will release, who DVLA will release information to and how to ask DVLA for the information.