• Driving Records in Iowa

    Instantly Order Your Own IA Driving Record Online

    Iowa Driving Records

    Check for tickets, points, and confirm your drivers license status with an instant self-check driving record from backgroundchecks.com.

    Each Driving Record May Include:

    • License Status:

    • Suspensions
    • Driving Status
    • Expiration

    • License Details

    • Classifications
    • Vital Data
    • Endorsements

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    Personal Driving Record - $39.95

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    I have lived at this address for less than 2 years.

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    NOTICE: This is a standard non-certified driving record. For certified records, you must contact the Iowa MVD.

    Driving Records for Business Employment

    Businesses can order Iowa driving records as part of their employment screening practices from DrivingRecords.com. These driving records provide a history of violations, suspensions, and other details about a person's driving history.

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    Although you can order a driving record directly from the Iowa MVD, one of the fastest ways to get your Driving Record for Employment Purposes is to order it online through a 3rd-party advertiser, such as DrivingRecords.com. They also offers other services such as criminal records, SSN verifications, and other employment screening services.

    Online Driving Records Vs. Certified Driving Records

    Your driving record, also known as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), reflects what the state has on file for your driving history. You can easily order one online through independent vendors. Or you can request a certified copy of a driving record by mail through the Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Driver Services.

    Order Your Own Driver Abstract Through The Iowa DOT

    To order a copy of your own driving record, complete a Privacy Act Agreement for Request of Motor Vehicle Records form and mail it with a copy of your drivers license (or ID card) and check for proper payment to:

    • Office of Driver Services
    • Iowa Department of Transportation
    • P.O. Box 9204
    • Des Moines, IA 50306-9204

    Keep in mind that if you want info on traffic tickets or previous license applications (license history), these documents will cost a little more per copy.

    Order The Driving Record Of Another Individual Through The Iowa DOT

    To order the driver license record of someone other than yourself, complete the same Privacy Act form and mail your request and check to the address above.

    Reasons To Order A Driver Record

    You might need to check your drivers license status to see if you have a suspended license. Or you might have an employer or auto insurance company looking to review your driving history. For these purposes, a driving record comes in handy. Most commonly, motorists run a driving record to:

    • Check drivers license status and license suspension
    • Check drivers license points and violation codes
    • Check traffic tickets, violations and fines
    • Check auto accidents
    • Check driver license classification and endorsements

    How Driving History Affects Auto Insurance Rates

    Car insurance companies factor in driving history when determining your car insurance premium. If your driving record reflects any traffic tickets, auto accidents, DUI or DWI convictions, an insurance agent could consider you a high-risk driver. The higher the risk, the higher the rate. To learn more and to find out how to lower car insurance rates, check out our Insurance Center article titled How Driving Record Points Affect Auto Insurance Rates.

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