How Do I Check My License for Moving Violations?

Order a copy of your driving history to check for moving violations.

Checking your driving history could save you money on your car insurance. Your state keeps driving records on every individual. Periodically checking your drivers license for moving violations is a simple process. There are three methods to order a copy of your driver history from your state Department of Transportation or Department of Motor Vehicles. A combination of methods offered varies by state. To know for sure, contact the drivers license agency in your state .

Things You'll Need

• Records Fee

Instructions

In Person

1. Take your drivers license and records fee to the office in your city that handles drivers license services. Before your trip, contact the office to inquire if appointments are required and what fees are associated with requesting your drivers license history.

2. Request a driving record request form. Supply all required information including your social security number and date of birth.

3. Present the completed form, drivers license and documents fee to customer service. Accepted methods of payment for your documents fee vary from state to state. Receive a copy of your drivers history in minutes. Review the history for moving violations.

Online

1. Log in to the online drivers license services for your state. Enter your drivers license number and date of birth. The site confirms that the name and address you have currently on file with the agency is accurate.

2. Click on the driving history request link. You are taken to a screen that shows the price of the driving history. You confirm your selection to receive your driving history.

3. Enter your credit card number to pay for the record.

4. Receive your driving records in 7 to 10 business days at the address the drivers license agency has on file. Review for moving violations.

By mail

1. Download a drivers license history request from your state website. You can also submit a written request for your drivers history containing your drivers license number, date of birth, social security number and signature.

2. Mail the request to your state drivers license agency. Include the records fee in the form of a check or money order. Some forms allow credit card information to be submitted. Send the request via certified mail to track and verify the letter arrival. Your post office can assist you with sending a certified letter.

3. Receive your drivers history 7 to 10 business days after the driver license agency receives your request. Allow processing time. Review your records for moving violations.

References

• California Department of Motor Vehicles: General Information: How to get a copy of my DMV record
• Michigan: FAQ: Driving: How do I get a copy of my driving record?
• Free Advice: Traffic Law: Who has access to my driving record and how long do violations stay on your driving record?

Resources

• Car Insurance: How long does a no points moving violation stay on my record?