Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV Records
Anyone who is legally behind the wheel of a car will have a driving record that shows the state of their insurance, license, and any demerit points that you may have picked up along the way in the form of parking or traffic tickets. Each ticket that you get may or may not have an effect on your total points, which, when you reach a certain level, may result in your license becoming suspended. The points you pick up will eventually roll off after a time, but it can be hard to keep track of where you are at, especially if you have picked up numerous tickets. The best way to find out exactly where you stand is to search the records on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
The good news is that this is incredibly easy to do, and you should have the information you need from the DMV records in just a couple of minutes. The first thing you have to do is make your way over to the official DMV website. Once there, you need to check the menu for the “Driving Records” page as that is where you will find all of the information you need. This service does cost a couple of bucks, but it’s well worth the peace of mind you get, especially if you’re about to apply for a job that requires you to drive. A good driving record may be essential in you landing that job in the first place.
We should say that it’s a good idea to have your driver’s license at the ready when searching DMV records, as you will need the information contained on there to get at your personal driving record.
Once you are on the page that contains the records, you will be asked to choose the state your license is registered in. Keep in mind, if you have recently moved and have yet to change your license to your new state, you will have to perform the search based on the state that the license was issued, not where you live now.
Once you choose, the state, you will be asked to enter your information, including your driver’s license number. You will then be shown the charges and asked if you wish to proceed. If you choose yes, your driver’s record will then be displayed on screen, but you also have the option of having a copy of your record mailed to you. While this is the fastest way to get the information you need, it isn’t the only way.
The Department of Public Safety website for your specific state should also be able to supply you with the information you need, while employers have a variety of different options available to them when checking the driving records of potential employees. You may balk a little at having to pay for DMV records, but it is well worth doing if you are in any way concerned that you may be getting close to having your license suspended.
Click on a state below to learn about getting information on Department of Motor Vehicles, vehicles records, drivers licenses, driving records, car registration, or accessing other motor vehicle services.
As of January 2005, states may no longer display social security numbers on drivers' licenses, motor vehicle registrations, or other identification documents. If your current card displays your SSN, protect yourself against identity theft by contacting your state for a replacement.
DMV Records by State
- Alabama Dept. of Motor Vehicles
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
(334) 269-1515
Fax (334) 261-6310
(800) 354-6154 - Alaska Dept. of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 100279,
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
550 W. 7th Ave.,
Suite 1900,
Anchorage, AK-99501
Phone: 907-272-7469 /
Fax: 907-272-2932 - Arizona Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Main Office
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6288
Phone: 602-252-4804
(from within Maricopa County)
866-482-9227
(toll-free outside Maricopa County)
Fax: 602-271-4930
- Arkansas Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Arkansas OMV
Ragland Building
1900 W 7th St, Ste 1100
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-4692
501-682-4756 - California Dept. of Motor Vehicles
General Vehicle Registration Address Vehicle Registration Operations
Department of Motor Vehicles
P. O. Box 942869 Mail Station C271
Sacramento, CA 94269-0001
General Driver License Address
Driver License Inquires
Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290-0001
International Customers:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Communications C-165
P. O. Box 932345
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450
- Colorado Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Connecticut Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Delaware Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- District of Columbia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Florida Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Services
(County Tax Collector)
Registration, tag and title services for cars, trucks, trailers, vessels & mobile homes
Specialty tags and disability parking permits
Tax Collector:
140 W. Flagler St. 1407
14th Floor
Miami 33130
Under Suspension - Need Driver License for Work
Hardship Driver Licenses
(305) 643-7569
2515 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33135-1422 - Georgia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Hawaii Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Idaho Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Illinois Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Indiana Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Iowa Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Kansas Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Kentucky Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Louisiana Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Maine Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Maryland Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Massachusetts Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Michigan Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Minnesota Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Driver and Vehicle Services -
Central Office
Town Square Building
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 190
Saint Paul, MN 55101-5190
Office Locations 651-297-2005 Information also available on the Web Metro Impound Lots 612-673-5777 (Minneapolis); 651-292-6005 (St. Paul)
- Mississippi Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Missouri Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Montana Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Division
Department of Justice
Scott Hart Building, Second Floor
303 North Roberts
P.O. Box 201430
Helena, MT 59620-1430
MVD Customer Service Center
Phone: (406) 444-3933
E-mail: mvd@mt.gov - Nebraska Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Nebraska State Office Building
Driver Licensing Services
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94726
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4726
Phone: (402) 471-3861
Fax: (402) 471-4020
Driver Licensing Services online e-mail
Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 CDT (Mon-Fri) - Nevada Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
Las Vegas Area 486-4DMV
(702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City
684-4DMV (775) 684-4368
Rural Nevada
1-877-368-7828
Toll Free Central Services Fax
(775) 684-4992 TDD
(Hearing Impaired Only)
(775) 684-4904
- New Hampshire Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- New Jersey Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- New Mexico Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- New York Dept. of Motor Vehicles
In the New York City metropolitan area:
From area codes 212, 347, 646, 718, 917:
1-212-645-5550
1-718-966-6155
Weekdays except state holidays:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Custom Plates & Registration Renewal:
1-518-402-4838
Weekdays except state holidays:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - North Carolina Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- North Dakota Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Ohio Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Oklahoma Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Oregon Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Pennsylvania Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Rhode Island Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- South Carolina Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- South Dakota Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Tennessee Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
4000 Jackson Ave.,
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 424-2600 (English)
(512) 424-7181 (Spanish) - Utah Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Washington Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- West Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Wisconsin Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Wyoming Dept. of Motor Vehicles