Source of Definition: USPS; Post Canada; NCIC; MVAs

Source of Data: MVAs

An identifier of a jurisdiction or organization with power, right or authority to interpret, administer and enforces laws. Each jurisdiction has a territorial boundary within which their authority may be exercised.

See the Jurisdiction Code Values for the list of valid codes. The codes listed describe the values used within the scope of AAMVA systems.

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

Source of Definition: FMCSA; 49 CFR 383; ADD/94-#13

Source of Data: Entered on the driver license application by the license examiner.

Any endorsements on a driver license (not a permit) which authorize the operation of specified types of vehicles or the operation of vehicles carrying specified loads. Endorsements are specific to classifications of a driver license.

Value	Description	Example
N	Tank - This endorsement is required for the operation of any tank vehicle, as defined in (49 CFR 383.5).
P	Passenger - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle used for transportation of sixteen or more occupants, including the driver.
S	School Bus - This endorsement is required for the operation of a school bus. School bus means a CMV used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school sponsored events. School bus does not include a bus used as common carrier (49 CFR 383.5).
T	Doubles/Triples - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle that would be referred to as a double or triple.
H	Hazardous Material - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding, as defined by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
X	Combined Tank/HAZ-MAT - This endorsement may be issued to any driver who qualifies for both the N and H endorsements.
L	Motorcycles - Including Mopeds/Motorized Bicycles.
O	Other Jurisdiction Specific Endorsement(s) – This code indicates one or more additional jurisdiction assigned endorsements.	Emergency Vehicle (LA) Class A Farm Vehicle (OR) Tow Truck (NY)

A license may have multiple endorsement codes to document a driver with multiple endorsements, i.e. a license may show endorsements "P S T X" if the person had been granted all the endorsements covered by federal regulations (note, "H" and "N" are covered by "X").

The federal regulation 49 CFR 383.153 requires endorsement(s) for which the driver has qualified, if any, be included on the license. This applies to codes "N", "P", "S", "T", "H" and "X".

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

Source of Definition: FMCSA; 49 CFR 383; D20/79; ADD/94-#23

Source of Data: Entered on driver license application by license examiner.

A restriction applicable to a driver license.

Value	Description		Value	Description
B	Corrective lenses must be worn		K	Intrastate Only
C	Mechanical Aid (special brakes, hand controls, or other adaptive devices)		L	No Air Brakes Equipped CMV
D	Prosthetic Aid		M	No Class A Passenger Vehicle
E	No Manual Transmission equipped CMV		N	No Class A and Class B Passenger Vehicle
F	Outside Mirror		O	No Tractor-Trailer CMV
G	Limit to Daylight Only		T	Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device
H	Limited to Employment		V	Medical Variance
I	Limited - other		W	Farm Waiver
J	Other		Z	No Full Air Brake equipped CMV

Usage Note: The value 'other' is used to indicate other jurisdiction defined restrictions apply. When used, the restriction explanation is used to describe these additional restrictions.

Federal Regulation 49 CFR 383.153, specifies codes E, K, M, N, O, L, V, Z but allows the other D20 code values.

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

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#11

Source of Data: License application

The color of driver's eyes.

Value	Description
BLK	Black
BLU	Blue
BRO	Brown
DIC	Dichromatic
GRY	Gray
GRN	Green
HAZ	Hazel
MAR	Maroon
PNK	Pink
UNK	Unknown

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Individual who applies for a driver license.

Color of an individual driver's hair.

Code	Description		Code	Description
BAL	Bald		RED	Red/Auburn
BLK	Black		SDY	Sandy
BLN	Blond		WHI	White
BRO	Brown		UNK	Unknown
GRY	Gray

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): A/3

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Individual; driver license.

Synonyms: Ethnic Identification.

Classification of an individual driver on the basis of a common history, nationality, geographical distribution, or social group of common religious linguistics, ancestral or physical characteristics.

Code	Description
AI	Alaskan or American Indian
AP	Asian or Pacific Islander
BK	Black
H	Hispanic Origin
O	Non-hispanic
U	Unknown
W	White

Usage Note: This element is being deprecated and will be gradually replaced by elements BPERAC - Person Race and by BPEETH - Person Ethnicity.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): A/3

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#49

Source of Data: Officer Knowledge; Crash report; Emergency response unit report.

Synonyms: Accident Date; Collision Date; Wreck Date.

The date on which a crash occurred.

 

 

 

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Officer Knowledge; Crash report; Emergency response unit report.

Synonyms: County of Occurrence; Emergency Occurrence, County.

The code identifying the county (or equivalent sub-division of a state) in which a crash occurred.

This list used to be published by NIST as FIPS 6-4, it is now maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau. See the ANSI Codes for County Subdivisions at https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/ansi.html#cousub

Usage Note: There are different rules for managing counties in different states. The boundaries of most counties hardly ever change. But in some states county boundaries change often (e.g. Alaska may modify boundaries, eliminate or add counties based on the U.S. census to evenly distribute the population across their counties). So in states where changes are made to counties, the recorded county code may become out of date.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/3

Source of Definition: ADD/94-#21

Source of Data: Driver license application; Abstracts of conviction; Crash report

The place where the driver resides.

The address contains a number of sub-fields for holding the components of an address. The components are:

Element	Format	Presence	Maximum Size of a short address	Tag
Street Address Line 1	string	Required	20	line1
Street Address Line 2	string	Optional	20	line2
City (and/or foreign country)	string	Required	15	city
State Code	string	Optional	2	stateCode
ZIP Code	string	Optional	5	postalCode
ZIP +4	string	Optional	4	postalExtensionCode

Example: If the address is 12 Main St, Apt C, Bangor ME 04402-1234, then provide:

Line1: 12 MAIN ST Line2: APT C City: BANGOR State: ME ZIP: 04402 ZIP+4: 1234

The following best practices should be adopted when possible. When populating an address to be used in a data exchange:

1. Only use "Printable characters" in an address, i.e. the characters found on a U.S. keyboard.
2. If the jurisdiction has recorded Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: then truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. if the address line 1 is 32 characters long, and is recorded as:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE LAKE SHORE DR Line 2: APT C

   Truncate to:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE L Line 2: APT C

3. If the jurisdiction is not recording Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: Then the address can be wrapped to line 2. However always split the data on a word, not at a character in the middle of a word.

   E.g. if the address lines are recorded as: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 25 (21 characters long). In the message it should be packed as:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT (18 characters long) Line 2: 25

   Or, Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD (13 characters long) Line 2: APT 25

   Do not split words or numbers:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 2 (20 characters long) Line 2: 5

4. If the Address Line 2 recorded is longer than the specified length of the field in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if the address is recorded as:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJK (Address Line 2 is 21 characters long)

   Truncate to:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJ

5. If the City recorded is longer than the specified length of the field, in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

   Truncate to:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MA

6. Never truncate the State Code because other fields are longer.
7. For U.S. addresses, always provide the first 5 digits of the ZIP code and whenever the ZIP+4 extension is available, provide the 4 digit ZIP extension.

Never truncate the ZIP code because other fields are longer.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/71

Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: MVAs; Individual's driver license; Crash report forms

Synonyms: DLN; OLN; Operator License; Customer Number

The driver license number provides a single unique index or key useful within a jurisdiction to locate a driver.

Usage Note: When printed on a card or document, the number may be sub-divided by space and/or hyphen separators. When held in electronic form the separators are omitted.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

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

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#2; SR22

Source of Data: Insurer; driver

The full name of the driver.

See the AAMVA Person Name Rule for the rules governing the format of a person's name.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/35

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#7

Source of Data: Driver license applicant; Driver license; Crash report

Synonyms: DOB

The birth date of a driver.

 

 

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

Source of Definition: ANSI D16/89: 3.4.1; D20/79;

Source of Data: Crash report.

Synonyms: Accident classification; Accident severity classification.

The severity of a crash, based on the most intense injury to any person or, if none were injured, so designating.

Code	Description
1	Fatal crash
2	Incapacitating injury crash
3	Non incapacitating evident injury crash
4	Possible injury crash
5	Non injury crash (property-damage-only crash)
9	Unknown

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

Source of Definition: NCIC Code Manual; D20/79

Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer; Crash report; Registration files

The distinctive (coded) name applied to a group of vehicles by a manufacturer.

The NCIC code values are listed in the Vehicle section of the NCIC Code Manual.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/4

Source of Definition: MVA; 49 CFR 565

Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer; Crash report; Registration files

A four digit year, which is assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer.

For the purposes of 49 CFR 565.12, the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model, irrespective of the calendar year in which the vehicle was actually produced, provided that the production period does not exceed 24 months.

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/4

Source of Definition: MVAs

Source of Data: Manufacturer

This field is a combination of vehicle/vessel make and vehicle/vessel model, derived from Polk's VINA software.

Example: Model "Corvette" is represented as "Corvet", using the with left most six characters.

 

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

Source of Definition: MVAs

Source of Data: Manufacturer

The seat capacity of a commercial vehicle designed for transportation of more than eight passengers.

Usage Note: Regulations 49 CFR 383.91 (16 or more seats), 49 CFR 350.105 (16 or more seats) and 49 CFR 390.5 (8 (or 15) or more seats) specify rules for buses and mini-buses. The number of seats can be used to determine if a vehicle is subject to these rules.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/3

Source of Definition: NCIC

Source of Data: MVA; Manufacturer

Synonyms: Body Style

The general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by characteristics such as number of doors, seats, windows, roofline and type of top.

The NCIC code values are listed in the Vehicle section of the NCIC Code Manual. Motor vehicle styles are listed in the Vehicle Style (VST) Field Codes and Vessels are listed in Boat Type (BTY) section.

Usage Note: The vehicle body type is 2 character, alphanumeric. The vessel body type is 3 character, alphanumeric. Both are left justified.

Example: "2D" represents "2 Door Sedan", "BU" represents "Bus", etc.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: 49 CFR 571; 49 CFR 567; D20/79; e-Title;

Source of Data: Vehicle Manufacturer

Synonyms: GVWR; Laden Weight, Loaded Weight.

A vehicle has only one vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is assigned at the point of manufacture. It represents the greatest allowable load for that vehicle, including trailers.

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.

Usage Note: Safety is the primary reason for the GVWR of a vehicle, so a vehicle should never be loaded beyond the manufacturer's listed GVWR.

There are a number of factors that determine the GVWR such as spacing of axles, number of tires, size of tires, capacity of the suspension and take into account the base curb weight of the vehicle plus the weight of any optional accessories, cargo, passengers and the tongue weight of a trailer. U.S. law 49 CFR 571.3 requires the manufacturers to set the appropriate GVWR and requires NHTSA to test vehicles operate safely within the specified GVWR.  26 CFR 145.4051 specifies taxes due on heavy trucks and trailers sold at retail, its rules provide direction on how the GVWR is calculated. When the manufacturer sets a GVWR value lower than the taxable GVWR, the manufacturer must maintain adequate records of the calculations that support their rationale.

49 CFR 567.4 requires manufacturers to post the GVWR in the Vehicle ID Plate. This rule specifies where the plate is to be located, for trucks and cars the preferred location is on inside the vehicle's door frame on the B-pillar.

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

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#53; DHR/90.

Source of Data: Crash report.

A determination of whether the crash occurred while the driver was operating a commercial vehicle that was carrying hazardous materials (that required a placard).

Value	Description
1	Yes (hazardous materials)
2	No (no hazardous materials)
9	Unknown (This value is not always allowed, see the specification for any restrictions).

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/1.

Source of Definition: SAE; NHTSA; D20/79; 49 CFR 565; 49 CFR 567; 33 CFR 181.25

Source of Data: Vehicle (component) manufacturer; Commercial vehicle cab card; Labels on vehicle.

Synonyms: Serial Number, Motor Number, Chassis Number, VIN.

A unique combination of alphanumeric characters that identifies a specific vehicle or component. The VIN is affixed to the vehicle in specific locations and formulated by the manufacturer. State agencies under some controlled instances may assign a VIN to a vehicle. This field is left justified and represents the format for VINs created subject to the 1982 17-character format.

Usage Note: Before adopting the 1982 standard, some truck manufacturers used VINs longer than 17 characters. If the VINs of older vehicles need to be supported, AAMVA recommends allowing for VINs up to 30 characters long.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/17

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Registrant; MVA.

The mailing address of the registrant. It may or may not be the same as the registrant business address. See the Address Format for details of how the address components are held.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/71

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Registrant; MVA.

The name of a person, firm, or corporation in whose name or names a vehicle is properly registered. If the registrant is a business, the name is free form. If the registrant is an individual, the AAMVA Person Name Rule governs the format of the name.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/35

Source of Definition: US DOT, D20/98; 49 CFR 390

Source of Data: FMCSA, MCMIS, Safetynet, US DOT

Synonyms: Carrier Identification Number; State/Province & Interstate Commerce Commission Authorization Number, USDOT Number

An identifier of a Motor Carrier. FMCSA assigns a unique identifier to each person required to be identified with FMCSA under 49 USC. 13902, 31134 and 49 CFR. 390.19T or 390.200T-201T. USDOT numbers are not transferable and are assigned to only one person and remain assigned to that person forever. For the purposes of USDOT number assignment, operating authority registration, and, in the future, safety registration, a person includes any person as recognized by law including an individual (sole proprietor), corporation, partnership, or other business organization as authorized under specific state law.

Usage Note: Old USDOT numbers had six digits, but now FMCSA issues 8 digit USDOT numbers. Since 2017, Motor Carrier (MC) Numbers, Freight Forwarder (FF) Numbers, and Mexico-based carrier (MX) Numbers, have been superseded by the USDOT Numbers.

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

Source of Definition: D20/98; NGA/90

Source of Data: Side of power unit

Synonyms: Carrier Identification number, USDOT Number, ICC authorization number

A unique number assigned by a jurisdiction to a motor carrier.

• Subfield 1: The first two characters contain the Jurisdiction Code.
• Subfield 2: The last ten characters contain the number assigned to the Carrier by the Jurisdiction

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/12 (A/2, N/10).

Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: Motor Carrier, Side of vehicle, shipping papers, trip manifest or driver.

Synonyms: Carrier doing business as name.

The name of an individual, partnership or corporation responsible for the transportation of persons or property. This is the name that is recognized by law.

 

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/70

Source of Definition: D20/98; MVAs

Source of Data: MCMIS, Motor Carrier

The name under which a company or individual operates or conducts business. This is not a legal name.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/70

Source of Definition: D20/79, Driver History, U.S. Postal Code.

Source of Data: Registration document; Crash report.

Synonyms: License Plate Jurisdiction; Base Jurisdiction.

The code for the jurisdiction (U.S., Canadian, or Mexican) that registered the vehicle or vessel.

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

 

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

Source of Definition: D20/79

Source of Data: MVA, Crash report.

Synonyms: License Number; Trailer License Plate Number; Vehicle License Plate Number.

The characters assigned to a registration plate or tag affixed to the vehicle, assigned by the jurisdiction.

Each jurisdiction defines the patterns of the alphanumeric characters on their plates. This field normally includes numbers and letters. Some jurisdictions also allow other keyboard characters (such as a hash tag "#").

Spaces and hyphens may be used as separators on the plate, but they are not included in this field. Symbols (like a heart) which may appear on a plate, are not included in this field.

Usage Note: For combination trucks and trailers, the number is obtained from the power unit or tractor.

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