Which of the following is a frequently used source of public record information?

• A. Vehicle registration
• B. Driver's license applications
• C. Medical prescriptions
• D. School attendance records

Answer: (A)

Public records that are easy to access and rich in identifying details are invaluable for verification and location work. Vehicle registration records fit this well because they’re maintained by the DMV and are commonly accessible to the public. They typically show who owns a vehicle, the registered address, and key vehicle details like make, model, and VIN. This combination of ownership and location information makes them a go-to source for confirming identity or locating someone.

Driver’s license applications are not generally public; medical prescriptions are protected health information, and school attendance records are often restricted or not as universally useful for locating individuals. So, vehicle registration stands out as the frequently used public-record source.