FREE NCIC Specific File Requirements: Stolen Vehicles and License Plates Questions and Answers

Question 1

When entering a stolen vehicle into the NCIC Vehicle File, what is the most critical piece of identifying information required?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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License Plate Number (LIC)

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Vehicle Color (VCO)

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Owner's Name (OWN)

Question 2

An agency recovers a stolen license plate but not the vehicle it was attached to. What is the correct procedure for the NCIC record?

Accepted Answer

Clear the stolen plate record only, leaving the vehicle record active.

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Clear the entire stolen vehicle record.

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Modify the stolen vehicle record to add a supplemental note about the plate.

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Enter a new record for the recovered plate.

Question 3

What is the standard retention period for a stolen vehicle record in NCIC after the date of entry?

Accepted Answer

The remainder of the year of entry plus 4 years.

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1 year

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5 years from the date of entry.

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Indefinitely until recovered.

Question 4

A vehicle is stolen with a temporary, paper license plate. How should this be handled for an NCIC entry?

Accepted Answer

Enter the vehicle using the VIN and enter the temporary plate number in the LIC field.

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The vehicle cannot be entered until a permanent plate is assigned.

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Enter the vehicle using the VIN but leave the LIC field blank.

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Enter 'TEMP' or 'PAPER' in the License Plate (LIC) field.

Question 5

Which of the following circumstances would justify an entry into the NCIC Vehicle File for a vehicle that is not stolen?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is sought in connection with a felony.

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The vehicle was used in a minor traffic violation.

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The owner is delinquent on their loan payments.

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The vehicle has been impounded for parking violations.

Question 6

When entering a stolen commercial vehicle or heavy equipment, what other field besides the VIN is critically important for identification?

Accepted Answer

The Owner-Applied Number (OAN).

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Company name painted on the door.

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The vehicle's gross weight.

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The color of the trailer.