South Dakota License Plate Lookup – Permissible Purposes
Pursuant to the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (DPPA), you may only access vehicle registration information for the following permitted uses:
1. Litigation / Pre-Litigation
For use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body. This includes:
Service of process
Investigation in anticipation of litigation
Execution or enforcement of judgments and orders
Use pursuant to an order of a federal, state, or local court
2. Debt Recovery / Fraud Investigation
For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only:
a) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual.
b) If such information is incorrect or outdated, to obtain correct information for the purpose of:
Preventing fraud
Pursuing legal remedies
Recovering on a debt or security interest
3. Government Agency
Use by a government agency, but only in carrying out its functions.
4. On Government Behalf
Use by any person acting on behalf of a government or law enforcement agency, but only in carrying out the agency’s functions.
5. Insurer / Claims Investigation
Use by an insurer, insurance support organization, or a self-insured entity, or their agents, employees, or contractors in connection with:
Claim investigation activities
Anti-fraud activities
Rating or underwriting
6. Motor Vehicle Safety
For use in connection with motor vehicle safety or theft, or driver safety (except by or for a motor vehicle manufacturer).
7. Employment (CDL Holders)
Use by an employer or its agents or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver’s license as required under Chapter 313 of Title 49 of the United States Code.
8. Towing / Impounded Vehicle
For use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles.
9. Private Investigator
Use by a licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for a purpose permitted in one of the items listed above.
10. Consumer Authority
With the written consent of the individual. (Copy of signed consent must be faxed to Lance Casey & Associates before the request can be filled.)
Your Certification
You will be required to select a DPPA Permissible Purpose when placing your order. By submitting your request, you are certifying to Lance Casey & Associates that you are in, and assume full responsibility for, compliance with the DPPA.
You also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Lance Casey & Associates harmless from any breach of the DPPA by you, your agents, or contractors and from any damages, fees, or costs associated with such a breach.
⚠️ Information from this file may not be used to determine a consumer’s eligibility for credit, insurance, or employment, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. Sec 1681).
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If you meet one of these permissible purposes, you can place your request today.
Disclaimer
Information is provided only for clients with a permissible purpose under federal law.