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I need to possibly get access to a text message OR proof that I sent a text to a certain number for a court case. The message was sent about 2 years ago. Is this even possible?
Hi Jaime.
Oh man, that's a tough situation. Because of security you'll most likely need a court order or warrant. I guess that's kind of a good thing--I wouldn't want my text messages to be able to be read by any person who works there whenever they feel like it. But I don't know how you would send it in. Have you called customer service for the fax number or email? Their number is 800-922-0204.
I hope everything goes okay with your court day.
That message is long gone. If you didn't use Verizon Messages + or an app like SMS Backup and Restore or similar, there's no hope for retrieval. Messages last only a few days on Verizon's servers before being dumped. Even getting a court order for a message sent today would be almost impossible.
JaimeCakes Usage history can be very helpful. Content of text messages are only available in the system for 3-10 days maximum and has to be requested by an attorney. Usage records are available online on VerizonWireless.com for 18 months by looking at your bill http://vz.to/1NgxkvZ
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As stated, if you do not have the message archived, you will never get the contents of the message that far back, not even close.
However, if you just need a date and time that a message was sent to a specific number (not the contents of the message) for more than 18 months ago, I believe Verizon Wireless has an archive service that can get the bill from that time. There is probably a charge for this.
Reference this past post:
What the rep refers to is that you can see what numbers you texted or received texts from for 18 months, but NOT the message details.
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