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RECORDS GUIDE

Everything you need to know about obtaining and understanding your official driving history, with direct links to every state’s DMV portal.

OVERVIEW

WHAT IS A DRIVING RECORD?

A driving record — also called a motor vehicle report (MVR) or driver abstract — is an official document maintained by your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT) that details your full driving history.

Records are typically available in different timeframes: 3-year, 5-year, 7-year, or complete history, depending on your state and your specific needs.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT YOUR RECORD CONTAINS

  • Personal information (name, address, date of birth)
  • Driver’s license number, class, status, and expiration date
  • Traffic violations and citations 
  • Accidents you’ve been involved in 
  • License suspensions, revocations, or cancellations 
  • Points accumulated against your license
  • DUI/DWI convictions 
  • Special license classifications or restrictions 

Employment

Many employers require MVRs for positions involving company vehicles, transportation, delivery, or logistics roles.


Insurance Rates

Insurers review your driving record when calculating premiums. A clean record typically results in lower rates at renewal.


Personal Verification

Checking your own record lets you spot and correct errors before they affect your insurance rates or employment eligibility.

STATE RESOURCES 

FIND YOUR STATE DMV

Select your state below to go directly to your state’s official DMV portal, where you can request your driving record online, by mail, or in person.

Employers needing to obtain an individual’s driving record (MVR) can access the official Inquiry to State MVR form here. In the United States, all drivers have the right to request their own driving record.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR COVERAGE?

Your driving record directly affects your insurance rates. If you have questions about how your MVR impacts your trucking coverage, the MIG team is here to help.

DMV Driving Records

Discover the resources for each state below, where you’ll find online forms for immediate access, printable documents for convenient mail-in requests, or details for visiting your state’s DMV, DOT, or record-holding agency in person.

Click Your State to Begin

In the United States, all drivers have the right to request their driving record.


If you are an employer needing to obtain an individual’s driving record (MVR), you can access the “Inquiry to State – MVR” form HERE.