At a glance
What matters first
States publish their own rules for who may order a driving record, which versions are available, and what information is visible under privacy law.
Driving Records
Learn how to request a motor vehicle record, why employers or insurers ask for it, and what details are usually included.
Checklist
What to have ready
- License number or identifying information
- Payment method for record fees
- Authorization forms if requesting a record for another permitted purpose
Step by step
How the process usually goes
- Choose the right record type, such as an uncertified copy, certified copy, or employer record.
- Verify eligibility rules and privacy restrictions before requesting a third-party record.
- Use the official agency instructions for online, mail, or in-person requests.
FAQ
Common questions
Are driving record fees the same in every state?
No. Fees and record types vary by jurisdiction.
Will a driving record show every violation forever?
Not always. Retention periods differ by state and by record type.
State guides
Driving Records rules by state
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas U.S. Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming