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APPENDIX B
VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK PROCEDURES
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B-1. GENERAL BACKGROUND. US Investigations Services (USIS) is the largest supplier
of background investigations to the federal government. The USIS provides access to a webbased
driver's record identification database at www.usis.com.and confirms that an applicant
holds a valid driver’s license and report violations, licenses that have been denied, suspended, or
revoked for a period dating back a number of years, depending upon the severity of the offense.
The Vehicle Records (VR) Checks replaces the National Drivers Records (NDR) check process
and this service has now been expanded and available to Federal agencies with direct access to
records from all 50 states and VR Express for 41 states (see VR Table for state-by-state
availability). Access to USIS website and the VR database will be completed by MEF
authorized personnel only for all Applicants. The following contact information is provided.
USIS Screening and Information Services
Background and Drug Testing Program
4500 S. 129 th East Avenue, Suite 200
Tulsa, OK 74134-5885
866-205-6129
B-2. VR “SEARCH TECHNIQUES”. When a state agency withdraws, suspends, revokes,
or denies a driver's license to an applicant, it reports the applicant’s name and other identifying
data to the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV. DMV holds this information in its computer
banks indefinitely. When an individual applies for a driver's license in any state, or applies for
an OF 346, the VR searches its data banks to determine if the individual’s license has been
withdrawn. When a probable “match” is made, that is, when it appears that an applicant is the
person whose license was withdrawn or denied by a state agency, DMV immediately forwards
this information to the state or federal agency where the individual has applied for a new license.
B-3. INITIAL INQUIRY. The inquiry described in this paragraph is normally accomplished
as part of the initial interview; Chapter 3. Have the applicant complete a locally generated
request or search of VR. Make sure the applicants know they are to print clearly. In order to
accurately process the form, it is essential that the individual’s name and date of birth are
accurate. It is the responsibility of the licensing official to verify the accuracy of this
information. Inspect each completed form to ensure it is legible and authorized personnel will
input data into the VR website:
B-4. ACTION FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF AN INQUIRY FORM. The VR will
reply to inquiries only if it finds a probably match between the applicant and a driver who has
had his/her license withdrawn or denied by a state licensing authority. Since such reports occur
in a minimum of cases, continue to process the individual’s OF 346.
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