Glossary of NCIC Codes

Replies to inquiries from NCIC are divided into parts called “fields.” Each field is an item of data such as a color, type, etc. All the fields put together make up the “record format” for that particular message. All the fields in a message are identified by a code, followed by a slash (/), and then the data for that field. Following is a list of the field identifiers that are used by NCIC to assist you in understanding these messages.

CODE	MEANING
AKA	Alias Name
DOB	Date of Birth
DOW	Date of Warrant
DTE	Date Entered
EYE	Eye Color
FBI	FBI Criminal History Record Number
FPC	Fingerprint Classification
HAI	Hair Color
HGT	Height
LIC	License Plate Number
LIS	License Plate State
LIT	License Plate Type
LIY	License Plate Year of Expiration
MIS	Miscellaneous
MKE	Message Key
MNU	Miscellaneous Number
NAM	Name
NIC	NCIC Number
OCA	Originating Agency Case Number
OFF	Offense
OLN	Operator’s License Number
OLS	Operator’s License State of Issuance
OLY	Operator’s License Year of Expiration
ORI	Originating Agency Identifier
POB	Place of Birth
RAC	Race
SEX	Sex
SKN	Skin Tone
SMT	Scar, Mark, or Tattoo
SOC	Social Security Number
VCO	Vehicle Color
VIN	Vehicle Identification Number
VMA	Vehicle Make
VMO	Vehicle Model
VST	Vehicle Style
VYR	Vehicle Year
WGT	Weight