To receive a copy of a your driving record, motor vehicle report (MVR) or drivers abstract – whether you live in Florida, Texas or California or anywhere else in the USA – you will need to order it through the state government that issued your most recent license. So if you live in New York but your licence is from Arizona, you will order your driving record from Arizona.
What you need to know before ordering your driving record
Below is a list, that we have compiled for your benefit, with links, by state, to the government offices that issue driver reports. But here are are few things that are important to understand first:
Driving record prices are different by state
Some states charge a lot more than others for driving reports and some charge different prices depending on whether you order through the internet, by mail or go to collect your report in person. And some states, such as Indiana, Iowa and New Mexico even have free options.
Time periods for driving records
States have different policies about how far back a driving report is supposed to document. Some are 3 years, some 5, some 7, and some 10. And some even allow you to order a report of your complete driving history.
Certified vs uncertified driving reports
Many states offer “uncertified” reports that cannot be used for official purposes. They may even lack information about recent driving events. They are useful if you are interested in getting a general idea of your personal driving history. On the other hand, some states only offer one type of report. We have tried to make the options clear in the list below.
Each state decides which office issues driving records
Different states have different offices to issue driving report documents. So we have provided a links to the appropriate office of each state whether they issue driving reports through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Public Safety (DPS), Secretary of State (SOS) or the Department of Revenue (DOR).
You will notice from this list that each state has it’s own particular way of doing things. We’ve made an effort to highlight information in this list that is unique for each state. You find the price listings of each service by state.
Additionally, there are different names for a “driving record,” some states call it an “MVR record” and some call it a “certified driving record report.”
List of issuing government offices by state
Here is a list of all 50 states (and Washington DC) with links to the local websites that have the information you need to get your driving record history.
I sincerely hope this list helps you get to where you want to go, quickly and painlessly. Drive safely.
Alabama Driving Records and Crash Reports
- Alabama driver record (MVR) – $5.75
- Alabama crash report – $15.00
- See here for state website
Alaska Driving Record
- $10 for an Alaska driving record
- See here for state website
Arkansas Driving Record
- Order your 3-year Arkansas driving record online – $10.00
- Order your 3-year Arkansas driving record by mail or in person – $7.00
California Driving Record
- Request an unofficial Colorado driver record report online – $2.00
- Request official California driver record report by mail order
Colorado Driving Record
- Request an Online unofficial Colorado driver record for 7 year history – $9.00
- Request a Certified Colorado driving Record (available by mail or at the Lakewood office) – $10.00,
Connecticut Driving Record
- Certified driving record in person or through the mail – $20.00
- It is not currently possible to order a Connecticut driving record online
Delaware Driving Record
- In person pick up – 3 year Deleware driving record or 5 year full driving record – $25.00
- Online – $25.00
- By mail – $25.00 plus cost of notary
Florida Driving Record
- Florida driving reports are available in person and through the mail, but not online. However it is possible to check the current status of your driving license online for free here.
- Uncertified 3-year driver history records – $8.00
- Uncertified 7-year driver history records – $10.00
- Certified 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver history records – $10.00
Georgia Driving Reports
- Non-certified Georgia driving reports are available online for $6.00 (3-year report) or $8.00 (7-year report)
- Certified Georgia driving reports can be ordered in-person or through the mail for $6.00 (3-year report) or $8.00 (7-year report)
Hawaii Driving Report
- In person pickup or mail order – Hawaii driver history record – $9.00
- In persona pickup or mail order – Hawaii traffic abstract – $20 cashiers check (Note: requesting a traffic abstract by mail requires notarization)
Idaho Driver’s License Record
Illinois Driver’s License Record
- Receive Illinois driver’s licensee record online or in-person – $12.00
Indiana Driving Record
- View unofficial Indiana driving record online – Free
- Order official Indiana driving record – $4
Iowa Driving Record
- View non-certified Iowa driving record online – Free
- Get certified Iowa driving record online – $5.50 plus a $1.50 service charge
- Get certified driving record by mail – $5.50
Kansas Driver’s License Record
- Get uncertified Kansas driver’s license records online – $13.70
- Get certified Kansas driver’s license records in person or by mail – $10.00 (non-certified), $15.00 (certified)
Kentucky Driving History Record
- Get 3-year driving history record online – $3.00 + a $2.50 “user assessed convenience fee”
- Get complete 5-year driving history record (contact your nearest Driver Licensing Field Office for instructions) – $3.00
Louisiana Driving Record
- Get official Louisiana driving record by mail or in person – $16.00
- Get official Louisiana driving record online – $16.00 (+ $2.00 service charge for online purchase)
Maine Driving Record
Maryland Driving Record
- Certified Maryland driving record (online or in-person) – $12.00
- Non-certified Maryland driving record (online or in-person) – $9.00
Massachusetts Driving Record
- Unattested Massachusetts public driving record (online only) – $8.00
- Attested Massachusetts Public Driving Record or Personal Driving History or Full Certified Driving History (can be ordered online, in-person, by phone, and by mail) – $20.00
Michigan Driving Record
Minnesota Driving Record
- Minnesota driving record online, by-phone, in person – $9.00 (non-certified), $10.00 (certified)
Mississippi Driving Record
- Non-certified Mississippi driving records (available online) – $11.00
- Non-certified Mississippi driving records (available in person or by mail) – $11.00
- Certified Mississippi driving record (available in person or by mail only) – $11.00
Missouri Driving Record
- Missouri driving records not available online
- Order Missouri driving records by mail, or by fax – $2.82 (+ $0.50 per page if ordered by fax)
- Order Missouri driving records in person – $2.82 (+$2.00 office processing fee if purchased at a Missouri license office)
Montana Driving Record
- Order Montana driving records online – $7.37
- Order Montana driving records in person or by mail – $4.12
Nebraska Driving Record
- Nebraska driving records are available online, by mail, and in person – $3.00
Nevada Driving Record
- Order non-certified Nevada driving records online, in-person, by kiosk, and by mail – $8.00 (+1.00 processing fee at kiosks)
- Certified Nevada driving records are only available by mail – $13.00
New Hampshire Driving Record
- Order New Hampshire driving record by mail or in person – $15.00
- New Hampshire driving records are not available online
New Jersey Driving Record
- Order New Jersey driving records online, in person, or by mail – $15.00
New Mexico Driving Record
- Order non-certified New Mexico driving records online – $6.63
- Order certified New Mexico driving records in person – FREE
- Also available by mail and by fax
New York Driving Record
- Confidential New York lifetime driving record – $10.00
- Employer copy of New York CDL driving record abstract
- New York Public driving record – $7.00
North Carolina Driving Record
- Order North Carolina driving records online, in person, or by mail – $14.00 (certified), $10.00 (non-certified)
North Dakota Driving Record
- Order North Dakota driving record online, in person, or by mail – $3.00
- Only non-certified (3-year) North Dakota driving records are available online
- A North Dakota drivers license status check can be done here
Ohio Driving Record
- Order a non-certified (2-year) Ohio driving record online – FREE
- Order certified (3-year) Ohio driving record online, by mail, or in person – $5.00
Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Report
- Order an Oklahoma motor vehicle report online, in person, or by mail – $25.00 (non-certified), $28.00 (certified)
- For anyone 65 years of age and older the non-certified MVR fee is waived and the certified MVR costs only $3.00
Oregon Driving Record
- 3 year certified Oregon driving record – $1.50
- Oregon offers many variations for checking information about crash reports and accidents and more at various prices. Some services cost more or less depending on whether documents can be found or not. Explained here.
Pennsylvania Driver History Record
- Order 3-year, 10-year, and full driver history records here – $10.00
- Order a certified Pennsylvania driver record here – $34.00
- Printing out your Pennsylvania driver record online requires you have Adobe Reader 9 or higher installed on your computer.
Rhode Island Driving Record
- Order certified 3-year driving record in-person or by mail – $17.50
- Order certified 3 year driving record online – $19.50
South Carolina Driving Record
- All South Carolina driving records whether 3-year or 10-year, certified or non-certified, cost the same amount – $6.00
- Order SC driving record here
South Dakota Driving Record
- All driving record formats whether 3-year or “full,” abstract or certified, are the same fee – $5.00
- Driving records are available by mail and in person, but not online
Tennessee Driving Record
- Order an official Tennessee driving record (MVR) online – $7.00
- Order an official driving record in person, or by mail – $5.00
Texas Driving Record
- Order 3-year Texas driving record online, by mail, or in person- $6.00
- Certified 3 Texas year driving record online, by mail, or in person – $10.00
- Certified complete abstract online, by mail, or in person $20.00
- To order, see here
Utah Driving Record
- Regular Utah CDL driving record – $6.00
- A certified Utah driving record requires a visit to Salt Lake City and 2 or more weeks to process – $10.75
- For more information, see here
Vermont Driving Record
- Certified copy of 3-year Vermont driver’s operating record – $14.00
- Certified copy complete Vermont operating record – $20.00
Virginia Driving Record
- Order uncertified Virginia driving records online – $8.00
- Order uncertified Virginia driving records in person or by mail – $9.00
- To order certified driving records costs an additional $5.00
- The four types of driving records available are: 11 year driver history for personal use, 7 year driver history for employment use, 5 year driver record for insurance purposes, and 11 year offender restoration driving record for court use
- For more information, see here
Washington Driving Record
Washington D.C. Driving Record
- Whether you are ordering a certified or uncertified driving record the fees are the same. For 3-year or 5-year Washington D.C. driving records the fee is $7.00, and for a 10-year or “full” history the fee is $13.00
- Order certified Washington D.C. driver history here, or non-certified driver history here
West Virginia Driving Record
- Order West Virginia driving records online, by mail, or in person – $7.50
Wisconsin Driving Record
- Order Wisconsin driving records in person or by mail – 12.00 (certified), $7.00 (non-certified)
- Order Wisconsin driving records online – $5.00 + “convenience fee”
Wyoming Driving Record
- Order Wyoming driving records in person or by mail – $5.00
- Driving records can not be ordered online in Wyoming
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Disclaimer: This is meant to be a resource, a compilation of information if you will, to help you. It should not be considered legal or financial advice or anything of the sort.
