Rule 560-10-2-.02. Access to Motor Vehicle Records in General
- (1) The Department may, in its discretion, permit persons or entities outside the Department to access motor vehicle records in accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 40-2-130 and 40-3-23, the Driver's Privacy Protection Act ("DPPA") (18 U.S.C. § 2721, et seq.), and other provisions of state and federal law. Access to such records must be for a permissible use as defined by the DPPA and state law.
- (2) All persons or entities who wish to gain one-time access to motor vehicle records must submit a request for such access through a form or an online portal provided by the Department for that purpose.
- (3) All persons or entities who wish to gain ongoing access to motor vehicle records must complete an application and enter into a data agreement with the Department pursuant to the provisions of this Subject.
- (4) If the Department grants access to motor vehicle records pursuant to a legal process including a subpoena, warrant, or non-party request for production of documents, such access shall be limited to the information necessary to respond.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-2-11, 40-2-130, 40-3-3, 40-3-23, 48-2-12.
History. Original Rule entitled "Removal, Agent of the State Revenue Commissioner" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Responsibilities of County Tag Agents" adopted. F. Dec. 9, 1966; eff. Jan. 1, 1967, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. July 24, 1970; eff. August 13, 1970.
Repealed: F. Mar. 6, 2002; eff. Mar. 26, 2002.
Adopted: New Rule entitled "Access to Motor Vehicle Records in General." F. Feb. 25, 2025; eff. Mar. 17, 2025.