AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS
Safe Drivers. Safe Vehicles. Secure Identities. Saving Lives!
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Membership
AAMVA's membership is chartered by our bylaws. Jurisdiction members are U.S. states and territories and Canadian provinces of which there are 69 total and are geographically designated in four regions. Associate members include local government and local law enforcement agencies, non profits and associations, and companies and organizations whose missions align with ours.
Technology Systems
For over 30 years, AAMVA has provided a variety of technology services including application solutions, network services, software products, and standards that allow members to securely share driver, vehicle, and identity verification data with organizations.
Today, AAMVA’s systems process more than 2.4 billion messages annually and AAMVA manages over 140 leased lines and four data centers. More than 120 IT staff members provide full lifecycle development and support for mission-critical nationwide systems with around 99.9% average availability.
Driver Programs
AAMVA’s vision of Safe Drivers, Safe Vehicles, Secure Identities, Saving Lives! is at the core of our driver programs, as we promote uniformity, reciprocity, and interoperability in all areas of driver licensing. Through the Driver Standing Committee and its many working groups, AAMVA members develop standards, best practices, and guidelines for driver testing, licensing administration, and driver safety programs.
Identity Programs
AAMVA’s vision of Safe Drivers, Safe Vehicles, Secure Identities, Saving Lives! is at the core of our identity programs, as we promote uniformity, reciprocity, and interoperability in identity management. Through work from the standing committees and their related working groups, AAMVA members develop standards, best practices, and guidelines for identity proofing and vetting, driver license security, mobile driver licenses (mDL), and other secure credentials, always with the goal of one driver, one license, one record in mind.
Vehicles Programs
AAMVA’s vision of Safe Drivers, Safe Vehicles, Secure Identities, Saving Lives! is at the core of our vehicle programs. AAMVA and our members promote uniformity, reciprocity, and interoperability in all areas of vehicle registration, titling, motor carrier, and other vehicle management programs. Through the Vehicle Standing Committee and its related working groups, AAMVA members develop standards, best practices, and guidelines for vehicle registration and titling for many types of vehicles, as well as other vehicle regulation progams, including autonomous vehicles. AAMVA also operates the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), which is designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles and to keep stolen vehicles from being resold.
Law Enforcement Programs
AAMVA’s vision of Safe Drivers, Safe Vehicles, Secure Identities, Saving Lives! is at the core of our law enforcement programs. AAMVA supports and encourages collaboration between state and provincial law enforcement and motor vehicle agencies as we work to improve highway and public safety and prevent fraud inside and outside our member agencies. Through the Law Enforcement Standing Committee and its related working groups, AAMVA members promote uniformity and consistency through the development of standards, model programs, and best practices.
Events and Education
AAMVA's events include conferences, workshops, administrator roundtables, board meetings, committee meetings, subcommittee and working group meetings, the Leadership Academy, and more. These educational and networking opportunities bring together members and stakeholders to discuss a variety of topics and to learn from subject matter experts and from one another. From legislative news, current jurisdiction practices, and industry advances, AAMVA's events provide year-round insight to help members conduct their business effectively and efficiently. Learn from colleagues, share successes, and capitalize on large and small group settings at our events. AAMVA also provides members with education and training opportunities on relevant topics, fraud detection and remediation, and technology systems. Formats include webinars (live and on-demand), downloadable tutorials, virtual classroom, and learning management system.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of conferences held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Member-Driven Solutions: Innovative, high value, timely solutions that support members' evolving business needs
Culture of Excellence: Boards, committees, and staff who are engaged, motivated, and supported
Technology Management: Secure, reliable, and relevant systems
Fiscal Integrity: Sustainable, transparent, and compliant
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Develop new or enhanced solutions to meet jurisdiction needs
Maximize jurisdiction member engagement
Maximize value for associate members
Provide high-quality subject matter expertise
Increase awareness of AAMVA and its brand
Board governance provides strategic leadership and guidance to ensure AAMVA is accomplishing its mission
Committees and working groups provide a productive forum for collaboration and engagement
Effective managerial leadership ensuring a healthy organizational culture
An organizational culture inspiring high staff engagement
Secure, reliable, and compliant systems
Explore/incorporate new and rising technology/methodologies and AAMVA's technology products and services
Effective management of IT solutions and services
Sustain revenue for operations without increasing jurisdiction members' dues/fees
Maintain efficient and effective spending through responsible budgeting and transparency
Ensure the highest standard of ethics and integrity in our fiscal management
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Staff at motor vehicle administration and law enforcement agencies at the state, territorial, and provincial level
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Community meetings/Town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback,
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS
Board of directorsas of 07/19/2022
Christine Nizer
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Term: 2021 - 2022
Christine Nizer
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Kristina Boardman
Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles
Spencer Moore
Georgia Department of Driver Services
Kurt Myers
Pennsylvania Driver and Vehicle Services
Eric Jorgensen
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division
Mike Dixon
Colorado Department of Revenue
John Batiste
Washington State Patrol
Julie Butler
Department of Motor Vehicles
Christopher Caras
Utah Driver License Division
Walter Craddock
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
Cathie Curtis
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Clayton Dickerson-Walden
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Melissa Gillett
Iowa Motor Vehicle Division
Alberto Gonzalez
Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles
Roger Grove
Service Alberta
Peter Lacy
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Gabriel Robinson
District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Kevin Shwedo
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
Charles Norman
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.