Release History

This section provides a summary of the releases. A more detailed explanation of each release is provided in the D20 History section.

This section lists the changes made since the last edition of D20 in 2023.

Elements added to D20:

• VDLEMA - Dealer Email Address
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: Dealership

  The electronic mail (email) address of an auto dealership.

  This email addresses follows the RFC 5322 3.4 format and includes both the address of the email server and the local address within the server. e.g. local@server.com.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/60

• VDLADS - Dealer Jurisdiction
  

  Source of Definition: PPI, U.S. Postal Code.

  Source of Data: MVA.

  A code for the jurisdiction where an Auto Dealer operates. See the Jurisdiction Code Values for the list of valid codes.

  Usage Note: Knowing in which state a Dealer operates, can help with determining the sales tax on out-of-state vehicle purchases.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

• DCICCR - Citation Case Reference Number
  

  Source of Definition: ADD/94-#66

  Source of Data: Citation; Court documents; NRVC action.

  The Case Reference Number assigned by the jurisdiction (state of action) which issued a citation.

  Usage Note: A case in a formal legal proceeding, it may apply to one or multiple traffic tickets.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/15

• DCICCD - Citation Compliance Date
  

  Source of Definition: ADD/94-#72

  Source of Data: Court documents; jurisdiction initiating NRVC action.

  The actual date that the cited driver complied with the terms of the citation.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

• DCICCN - Citation Court Name
  

  Source of Definition: ADD/94-#69

  Source of Data: Citation; Court documents; NRVC action.

  The name of the court which adjudicated the citation.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/45

• DCICPH - Citation Court Telephone
  

  Source of Definition: ADD/94-#71

  Source of Data: Citation; Court Documents; NRVC action.

  The telephone number for the court which adjudicated the citation.

  In electronic form, the number is held without a long-distance access prefix or extensions and without separators, e.g.: the number 1 703 522 1553 would be held as 7035221553.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/10

• DCICFN - Citation Fine And Costs
  

  Source of Definition: ADD/94-#68

  Source of Data: Citation; Court documents; NRVC action.

  The total fine and costs which must be paid to the court adjudicating the citation for the terms of the citation to be satisfied.

  The amount is measured in dollars (pennies are not included).

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/7

• DSHRSN - Schedule Reason Code
  

  Source of Definition: CSTIMS

  Source of Data: Testing Agency

  The reason for scheduling the CDL skills test(s).

  Value	Description
  At-riskDriver	At-risk driver.
  Audit	Part of an Audit of a Tester organization Emergency: Emergency circumstances.
  Emergency	Immediate Test needed.
  InitialCDL	Applicant seeks initial CDL.
  PreviousFailure	Applicant previously failed one or more Tests.
  Retest	Applicant must retake one or more previously completed Tests.
  StateRetest	Applicant must retake one or more previously completed State Tests.
  Upgrade	Applicant seeks to upgrade current CDL.
  Walk-in	Applicant seeks immediate testing without prior scheduling.
  Other	None of the above.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/20

• VFLOTC - Fleet Owner Type Code
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: Fleet

  A code categorizing the owner of a fleet of vehicles.

  Code	Description
  B	Bus Operator
  D	Delivery Service
  E	Emergency Service
  G	Government
  L	Limo Service
  M	Mass Transit
  P	Private Company
  R	Rental Company
  S	School Bus Operator
  T	Taxi Operator
  U	Utility Company

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

• VLLAMT - Lease Amount
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: Lease agreement.

  The contract amount of a lease. The value represents the number of dollars (no pennies).

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/7

• VLLEDT - Lease End Date
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs.

  Source of Data: Lease agreement.

  The contract end date of a lease (any grace period is not included in this date).

  Usage Note: Auto leases usually are for 2 to 4 years, so the end date is calculated from the start date and the period. An indefinite lease will not have an end date.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

• VLETYI - Lessee Type Indicator
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: Vehicle owner

  A code which indicates whether the vehicle lessee are individual people or a registered organization. Individuals can be a single person, or a group of people (such as a family). Organizations include businesses, a non-profit organizations, a government agencies, etc.

  Code	Description
  1	Individual(s) lessee
  2	Registered organization lessee

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

• VLNPRI - Lien Priority Number
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVAs

  A sequence of the priority of a given lien. A lower number has a higher priority.

  Usage Note: There can be multiple liens with the same priority, they will have the same priority number.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2

• VODDIS - Odometer Disclosure Code
  

  Source of Definition: 49 CFR 580

  

  Federal Regulation on Odometer Disclosure Requirements. For details see 49 CFR 580 on eCFR.

  Source of Data: Vehicle; MVA

  A disclosure of the status of a vehicle's odometer reading.

  Value	Description
  68	Actual vehicle mileage.
  69	Not actual mileage.
  71	Mileage disclosure not required.
  72	Mileage exceeds mechanical limitations of the odometer.

  Usage Notes:

  The speedometer in a vehicle is often calibrated to report a speed slightly higher than the actual speed. Odometers often use the same input as the speedometer. This can lead to a calibration error on the odometer reading. Per 49 CFR 580.5, calibration errors can be ignored when reporting Actual/Not Actual readings.

  49 CFR 580.17, lists the cases that are exempt from the federal regulations for odometer disclosure on a sale and are reported as "mileage disclosure not required".

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

• VSAIDN - Sale Identifier
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVA

  An identifier of a vehicle sale transaction issued by the seller’s jurisdiction.

  Usage note: The identifier is unique within the seller’s jurisdiction but other jurisdictions could use the same value.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/25

• VSARDT – Sale Response Date Time
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: Transaction Originator

  A date and time stamp indicating when the business decision was made by a user or MVA. This timestamp follows the ISO 8601 format (CCYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.000Z) and is expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/24

• VSASRT - Sale Response Text
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: Seller, Buyer or MVA

  A human readable description of the reason for a user’s or MVA’s decision.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/80

• VSAROL - Sale Role Code
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVA

  A code describing the role of a user.

  Code	Description
  SELLER	User is a seller.
  BUYER	User is a buyer.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/6

• VSARSO - Sale Status Change Originator
  

  Source of Definition: eTitle & USPO

  Source of Data: MVA

  The U.S. Postal code for the jurisdiction that originated the change in a status of a vehicle sale.

  See the Jurisdiction Code Values for the list of valid codes.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

• VSARSC - Sale Status Code
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: Seller; Buyer; MVA

  A code describing a user’s or MVA’s decision.

  Code	Description
  INITIATED	A sale has been started.
  IN_PROGRESS	In progress.
  CANCEL	Cancel.
  CANCEL_MVA	Cancel by the MVA
  ACCEPT	Accept
  RELEASE	Release vehicle record

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/11

• VSATED - Sale Transaction End Date Time Stamp
  

  Source of Definition: AAMVAnet

  Source of Data: Sale maintainer

  A date and time deadline for when a sale transaction will terminate, measured to the millisecond.

  Format is CCYYMMDDhhmmssMMM.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date-Time

• VVHADS - Vehicle ADS Level Code
  

  Source of Definition: SAE J3016.

  Source of Data: MVA.

  A level of a vehicles driving automation.

  Code	Description
  0	No Driving Automation
  1	Driver Assistance
  2	Partial Driving Automation
  3	Conditional Driving Automation
  4	High Driving Automation
  5	Full Driving Automation

  These Levels have been defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International, in the J3016 Levels of Driving Automation standard. (For the most recent copy, search for "J3016" on https://www.sae.org/standards).

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): A/1

• VVHCCW - Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity
  

  Source of Definition: Manufacturer

  Source of Data: MVA

  A maximum weight of passengers and cargo, a vehicle is rated to safely carry. It is calculated by subtracting the vehicle's empty weight (curb weight) from its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

  For cars, trucks, and RVs the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) is reported by vehicle manufacturers. It is typically found on a sticker in the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual.

  For larger shipments, like shipping containers, the carrier (shipping line) and the shipper are responsible for providing the Verified Gross Mass (VGM), with final responsibility for legal weights resting with the carrier.

  This element holds the numeric quantity, using the default units of measure of the jurisdiction. Given a source document showing "14,500 LB/6,577 KG", this element would hold a value of 14500 in a U.S. jurisdiction.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/9

• VVHESC - Vehicle Emission Standards Code
  

  Source of Definition: Manufacturer; MCO

  Source of Data: Manufacturer; MCO

  A description of the vehicle's compliance with emission standards.

  Code	Description
  0	Vehicle does not meet standards
  1	Vehicle meets federal EPA standards
  2	Vehicle meets CA ARB standards
  3	Vehicle meets requirements of all states

  Usage Note: Emissions are regulated on a national level by the EPA (under 40 CFR 85). States then can add supplemental restrictions, those from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) being the most prominent.

  

  A federal regulation overseen by the EPA, covering the Control Of Air Pollution From Mobile Sources. For details see 40 CFR 85 on eCFR.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

• VVHEXI - Vehicle Export Indicator
  

  Source of Definition: MCO; Manufacturer

  Source of Data: MCO; Manufacturer

  An indication if a vehicle will be/has been exported into or out of the U.S.A.

  Code	Description
  Y	Export
  N	Not for export

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

• VVHFIN - Vehicle Finance Indicator
  

  Source of Definition: MCO

  Source of Data: Manufacturer

  A manufacturer-assigned code used to identify the institution that financed the new vehicle.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

• VVHLEI - Vehicle Lease Indicator
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: Motor Carrier; MVA

  This field identifies whether or not the vehicle is leased.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Boolean

• VVHMCL - Vehicle/Vessel Manufacturer's Major Color
  

  Source of Definition: Manufacturer

  Source of Data: Manufacturer

  Synonym: Paint Color; External Color

  Where the vehicle/vessel is one color, this is the appropriate code describing that paint color. When the vehicle is two colors, this is the code for the top-most or front-most color. The manufacturer's color codes are defined by the manufacturer of a vehicle. The code is printed on labels attached to the vehicle and may be printed on the MCO.

  Examples:

  • Acura: Two letters followed by three digits and another letter, like NH-583M.
  • Audi: Four characters, like LY9H.
  • BMW: Three characters, such as 300, A61or 475 alongside the color name in German.
  • Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram: Three characters, starting with a P, like PXR, PS2 or PW7. Trim colors could begin with "Q.".
  • Ford: Either two letters or a number and a letter combination, like AQ, or G9.
  • GM: Four characters, like 8554 or 929L, often with a WA or BC/CC prefix, like WA8555 for black.
  • Honda: Four to six characters, like B92P, NH578 or YR571P, with the first letter representing the color family
  • Hyundai and Kia: Two or three characters, e.g. 2Z, AA, MBK
  • Mazda: Three characters, like 14L, 27A and 39T. Could also share a two-character color code with Ford.
  • Nissan: Three characters, such as A20, K50 or Z5K with the first letter indicating the color family
  • Subaru: Three characters, like 01X, 0A6 or 286. Two-tone colors can have a code that represents the color combination.
  • Toyota: Three characters, such as 068, 8R3 and 4Q2. Like Subaru, two-tone colors have a code that represents the combination.
  • Volvo: Three digits, like 702, 019 and 455, with a dash and another two digits
  • VW: Four characters starting with "L," such as LC9A, LB7W and L041

    Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/8

• VVHMCM - Vehicle/Vessel Manufacturer's Minor Color
  

  Source of Definition: Manufacturer

  Source of Data: Manufacturer

  Synonym: Paint Color; External Color; Trim

  When the vehicle is one color, this field is not used. When the vehicle is two colors, this is the code for the bottom-most or rear-most color. The manufacturer's color codes are defined by manufacturer of a vehicle and may or not be standard codes. The code is printed on labels attached to the vehicle and may be printed on the MCO.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/8

• VVHMMY - Vehicle Manufacture Month & Year
  

  Source of Definition: 49 CFR 567

  

  A federal regulation covering Certification of vehicles. For details see 49 CFR 567 on eCFR.

  Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer

  Synonym: Build Date

  A six digit month and year, when a vehicle was built, as recorded by the manufacturer. Formatted as MMYYYY.

  49 CFR 567.4 states: this shall be the time during which work was completed at the place of main assembly of the vehicle.

  Usage Note: Per the regulation, this date is printed on a label attached to the vehicle. The label on most vehicles is attached in the door latch post.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/6

• VVHNLN - Vehicle Number Of Active Liens
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVA

  The number of active (i.e., non-released) liens, or an indication liens exist on a vehicle.

  Value	Description
  00-98	The number of active liens.
  99	One or more active liens exist, but the exact number is unavailable.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2

• VVHNBR - Vehicle Number Of Brands
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVA

  The number of brands applied to a vehicle.

  • If there are no brands to report, a value of zero is used.
  • If one or more brands exist, but the quantity cannot be determined a value of 99 is used.

    Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2

• VVHNWL - Vehicle Number of Wheels
  

  Source of Definition: MVA

  Source of Data: MVA

  A count of the total number wheels used to support a vehicle. Wheels on truck axles that can be raised and lowered to the ground, are counted. Spare wheels are not counted.

  ,

  Usage Note: Most commonly:

  • a motorcycle has 2 wheels,
  • a trike 3,
  • an automobile 4,
  • a truck 4 or more. Note, each tandem axel on a truck contributes 4 wheels to the total number of wheels (see diagram).

    Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2

• VVHVUT - Vehicle Use Tax Indicator
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs; IRS; FMCSA; 23 CFR 669

  

  Federal regulations for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. For details see 23 CFR 669 on eCFR.

  Source of Data: MVA

  An indicator that the federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax has been paid. States are required by federal law (23 CFR Part 669) to obtain proof of HVUT payment.

  Code	Description
  Y	Vehicle use tax has been paid
  N	Vehicle use tax has not been paid

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

The following were dropped from D20:

• VOD100 - Odometer Reading At Time Of Sale (replaced by VODMTR - Odometer Reading)
  

  Source of Definition: D20

  Source of Data: Vehicle

  The vehicle's odometer reading to the nearest mile or kilometer (tenths are not included in the reading).

  When the numeric value of the reading is unavailable the odometer may contain the word 'EXEMPT' or 'UNKNOWN'.

  Value	Description
  	NUMERIC VALUES WHEN PRESENT
  EXEMPT	There is a valid reason the vehicle has no reading.
  UNKNOWN	The odometer reading is unknown

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/9

  

  Source of Definition: SAE; D20/79; 49 CFR 580

  Source of Data: Vehicle

  Synonyms: Mileage at Time of Sale

  A vehicle's odometer reading (to the nearest mile or kilometer) at the time of sale.

  Usage Note: Tenths are not included in the reading.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/9

• VOWIND - Lease Indicator (replaced by VVHLEI - Vehicle Lease Indicator)
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: MVA

  This field defines whether the vehicle is leased.

  Code	Description
  Y	Yes, vehicle is leased
  Blank	No, vehicle is not leased.

  Usage Note: If leased, the owner name is the name of the vehicle lessor.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

The details of the following were updated or enhanced

• The Address Format now includes guidance on for populating longer addresses.
• The Brand Code Values have been revised to reflect their current usage.
• VVHDIC - Vehicle Disposition Code has been revised to reflect current usage.
  

  Source of Definition: MVAs

  Source of Data: Insurance Carrier or Junk/Salvage Yard

  The disposition (e.g. sold as salvage, scrapped) of the vehicle as documented by the insurer, junk or salvage yard.

  Value	Description	Source of Data
  CRUSH	Automobile was crushed so as to render it in such a condition that it can never be used or rebuilt for use as an automobile.	Junk and Salvage Yard
  PARTS	Automobile has been rendered inoperable for on-road use, is available for parts, but has not been scrapped, crushed, or sold.	Junk and Salvage Yard
  SCRAP	Automobile has been processed into scrap metal by shredding, shearing, fragmenting, baling or similar means so as to render it in such a condition that it can never be used or rebuilt for use as an automobile.	Junk and Salvage Yard
  RETAINED	Reported automobile was subsequently retained by owner.	Insurance Carrier, Junk and Salvage Yard
  SALVAGE	Automobile has been determined total loss/salvage by an insurance company.	Insurance Carrier (or anyone acting on their behalf )
  SOLD	Title of an operable or potentially operable automobile has been transferred by sale.	Junk and Salvage Yard

  If disposition is unknown at the time of reporting, no code is used.

  Note: For this element the term "Automobile" applies to all vehicles defined by regulation 49 U.S.C. 32901 (i.e. 4-wheel cars under 10,000 lbs.) and can also include other motor vehicles possessing a VIN.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/10

• VFL010 - Fuel Consumption Total and BJU020 - Fuel Consumption In Jurisdiction updated to reflect current fuel types.
  

  Source of Definition: D20/79.

  Source of Data: The vehicle operator and operational records.

  Synonyms: In State Fuel Consumption.

  The quantity of a specific type of fuel consumed in a specific taxing jurisdiction for a specified time period (e.g., month, quarter, year).

  • Subfield 1: Fuel Type

  Code	Description
  A	Gasohol
  D	Diesel
  G	Gasoline
  K	Kerosene
  L	Liquefied Gases
  O	Other
  R	Hydrogen (from fuel cell)

  • Subfield 2: Measurement

    nnnnnnnn Gallons consumed

    nnnnnnnnnn Liters consumed

  • Subfield 3: Unit

  Code	Description
  GAL	Gallons
  L	Liters

  Usage Note: Used for exchanging fuel tax information between IRP jurisdictions.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/12 (US: 1/A, 8/N, 1/S, 3/A) (Metric: 1/A, 10/N, 1/S, 1/A).

  

  Source of Definition: D20/79.

  Source of Data: Vehicle operator; operational records.

  The total quantity of fuel of a specific type consumed by a fleet in all jurisdictions for specified time periods (e.g., month, quarter, year).

  • Subfield 1: Fuel Type

  Code	Description
  A	Gasohol
  D	Diesel
  G	Gasoline
  K	Kerosene
  L	Liquefied Gases
  O	Other
  R	Hydrogen (from fuel cell)

  • Subfield 2: Measurement

  Digits	Type
  nnnnnnnn	Gallons consumed
  nnnnnnnnnn	Liters consumed

  • Subfield 3: Unit

  Code	Description
  GAL	Gallons
  L	Liters

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/12 (US: 1/A, 8/N, 3/A) (Metric: A/1, N/10, A/1)