DMV Driving Records
Your MVR includes key details that insurance carriers and employers use to evaluate risk and compliance.
What is a Driving Record?
A driving record—sometimes called a motor vehicle record (MVR) or driver abstract—is an official state document that provides a comprehensive overview of your history behind the wheel. State agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT) maintain these records for all licensed drivers.
What Information Appears on Your Driving Record?
Your MVR includes key details that insurance carriers and employers use to evaluate risk and compliance.
Identifying details (full name, residential address, birth date)
License credentials (license number, type/class, current status, renewal date)
Moving violations and traffic tickets
Crash history and at-fault determinations
Violation point totals (where applicable by state)
Impaired driving offenses (DUI/DWI)
Endorsements, restrictions, or special licensing conditions
Record Lengths Vary by State
Depending on where you’re licensed and what you need the record for, driving histories are available for different periods—commonly 3, 5, or 7 years, with some states offering full lifetime records upon request.