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Victim Notification System | United States Federal Bureau Of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535

Not Applicable.
Eligibility
No restrictions for service.
Required documents
VIN and PIN will be required to access the call center.
Hours
Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(866) 365-4968
Voice·

voice | Victim Notification System Call Center - 866-DOJ-4YOU

Languages
Spanish.
Application process
  • Registration can be completed at the website www.notify.usdoj.gov.
  • Registered parties can gain information by contacting the call center or using the website.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Provides a free, automated victim notification system (VNS). Notifications can include information about investigative status, criminal charges filed, outcome of charges, scheduled court proceedings, and the offender’s custody status. All VNS notifications contain a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow access to VNS via the Internet and the Call Center. NOTE: This service provided through a partnership with US Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Last assured
12/22/2025
Providing organization
United States Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and an internal intelligence agency (counterintelligence). Belongs to the United States Department of Justice.