Public Records Request
Important Notice
The LMVC does NOT maintain records for driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, titles, driving records, insurance records, accident reports, or inspection records. For these records, contact the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS) or the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) at www.expresslane.org or 225-925-6164. You may also contact public tag agencies.
Requirements for Request Submission
- Name of the individual requesting the records.
- A clearly identified list of LMVC records requested.
- Delivery option selected as indicated on the request form.
Processing and Response
Requests are processed during regular business hours in accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Law (LA-R.S. 44:1 et seq.).
- If records are exempt from disclosure, written notice with reasons for denial will be sent via certified mail.
- If records are available, a Notice of Costs for Copies of Public Records will be sent via email, mail, or fax.
- Payment must be received within 10 business days of the notice being issued. If not, a new request must be submitted.
Fees
Public Records Request Fee Schedule
| Item | Regular Fee | * Fee or Reduced Fee |
| Copy, including records on preprinted computer reports, up to 8½ by 14 inches |
$0.25 per one-sided page $0.50 per two-sided copy |
$0.05 per one-sided page $0.10 per two-sided copy |
| Copy, color, up to 8½ by 14 inches |
$1 per one-sided page $2 per two-sided copy |
$0.50 per one-sided page $1 per two-sided page |
| Copy, larger than 8½ by 14 inches | Actual cost | Actual cost |
| Copy of existing electronic file |
$0.25 per one-sided paper copy $0.50 per two-sided paper copy |
$0.05 per one-sided paper copy $0.10 per two-sided paper copy |
| Copy of disk, CD, videotape or audiotape (disk, CD, or tape shall be provided by the LMVC only) | $15 per disk/CD/tape copied | $5 per disk/CD/tape |
| Computer generated report that requires data processing time (disk/CD shall be provided by the LMVC only) | $15 per disk/CD/tape copied | $5 per hour plus $5 per disk/CD copied |
| Copies printed or produced by outside sources at the request of the LMVC | Actual cost | Actual cost |
| Postage & Handling | Actual cost | Actual cost |
| Surcharge for every 100 pages copied | $10 | $10 |
| Certification of copy | $5 per certification | $5 per certification |
| Viewing records | No charge during regular office hours | No charge during regular office hours |
* Free or reduced fees may be available per LA-R.S. 44:1 et seq.
Complete the form below to submit a Public Records Request
Or download, print and mail in the paper Public Records Request Form:
How to Submit a Public Records Request to the LMVC
Requests must be submitted using the official LMVC Public Records Request Form. The completed and signed form may be submitted by:
Mail:
Custodian of Records
Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission
3017 Kingman Street
Metairie, LA 70006
Email:
LMVC.PublicRecordsRequest@lmvc.la.gov
(form must be signed before emailing)
Fax:
(504) 838-5416