How to Order a VA DMV Driving Report

Since insurance companies, traffic courts and some employers will check your driving history, it's a good idea to obtain a VA DMV driving report periodically to check it for accuracy. In the state of Virginia there are several ways you can order a DMV driving report and you will need to specify the reason you need the report. If it is for your insurance company you only need a 5-year history. If it is for an employer or potential employer you need a 7-year history. If you don't state a reason the Virginia DMV will provide you with an 11-year history.

Instructions

1. Obtain a copy of your Virgina DMV driving report online, by visiting the website listed in the resource section. There is an $8 charge for the copy. If you want the copy certified, it costs $5 more as of March 2011.

2. Visit a VA DMV customer service center. The Virginia DMV has a list of their centers on their website, listed in the resources.

3. Request a DMV driving report by mail. Include your full name, social security number, address and the reason you are requesting the history. Mail this information, and your fee, to:

   Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

   Attention: Vehicle (Driver) Records Work Center

   P. O. Box 27412

   Richmond, VA 23269

References

• Virginia Government: Request a Copy of Your Driver or Vehicle Record

Resources

• Virginia Government: Online Transactions
• Virginia Government: Office Locations