AAMVA’s programs encourage uniformity and reciprocity among the states and provinces, and liaisons with other levels of government and the private sector. Its development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. AAMVA’s membership also includes associations, organizations and businesses that share an interest in the association’s goals.
AAMVA is the parent to one subsidiary, IRP, Inc. AAMVA also has four regions incorporated under its umbrella.
Mission Statement
“AAMVA is an association representing its U.S. and Canadian membership by working collaboratively to support and improve motor vehicle administration, safety, identification security and law enforcement.”
Vision Statement
“AAMVA will be the recognized North American authority for driver licensing and motor vehicle administration."
Core Values
AAMVA’s core values are the guiding principles that drive how our employees interact with each other on a day-to-day basis, and govern how our staff deals with the membership and other constituencies.
- Positive Attitude: seeing the glass half-full
- Respect: for oneself and others
- Integrity: honesty is rule number one
- Cooperation: giving of oneself freely, often, and in a team spirit
- Innovative Thinking: a willingness to try new things
- Customer Service: professionalism in servicing internal and external customers
- Information Sharing: willingly sharing information others need to do their jobs
- Accountability: accepting responsibility for one’s actions