Driving Records in Massachusetts

Driving Records in Massachusetts

Whether you're a driver, employer, insurance company, or law enforcement agency, you can order a Massachusetts driving record through the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Merit Rating Board (MRB).

Your driving record contains information on your past traffic violations, at-fault accidents, and out-of-state driving history, and can be used:

  • To adjust your car insurance policy.
  • In legal proceedings.
  • To verify your personal information for background checks and prevent identity theft.

Types of Driving Records in Massachusetts

Your Massachusetts driving record contains your:

  • Personal information, including your:
    • Full name.
    • MA driver's license number.
    • Date of birth.
  • Past traffic violations.
  • At-fault traffic accidents.
  • Out-of-state driving history (if applicable).

The Massachusetts RMV offers 2 types of driving records:

  • Unattested driving records, which are non-certified.
  • True and attested driving records, which are certified by the MA RMV and can be used in court.

You can order your own MA driving record:

  • Online.
  • By mail.
  • By phone.
  • In person.

You can order someone else's MA driving record:

  • By mail.
  • In person.
  • Online.

Remove Points from Your Driving Record

The MA Merit Rating Board adds points to your driving record when you violate traffic laws and cause accidents. These points can increase your car insurance rates and lead to a suspended or revoked Massachusetts driver's license.

  • If you get 3 tickets for speeding in 12 months, your MA driver's license will be suspended for 30 days.
  • If you have 3 surchargeable events (combination of moving violations and/or surchargable violations) in 24 months, your MA drivers license will be suspended. This will be waived if you complete a Driver Retraining Course within 90 days of receiving notification of the suspension.
  • If you have 7 surchargeable events (combination of moving violations and/or surchargable violations) in 3 years, your license will be suspended for 60 days.

You must pay a $100 fee to reinstate your suspended MA driver's license. For more information, see our Suspended License in Massachusetts page.

The Massachusetts RMV will remove points from your driving record if:

  • You've had 3 surchargable events or less within the last 5 years since your insurance policy start date: 1 point
  • Your last surchargeable incidents happened at least 3 years before your car insurance policy started: 1 point
  • You have 3 years driving experience or more: 1 point

For more information about the points system in MA, please see our pages on the following topics:

Order Your Massachusetts Driving Record

You can order certified or non-certified copies of your own driving record from the MA RMV either:

  • Online.
  • By mail.
  • By phone.
  • In person.

Order Online

To request a driving record online, visit the MA RMV driving record request website and provide:

  • Your MA driver's license number.
  • Your first and last name.
  • Your date of birth.
  • Your Social Security number (SSN).
  • Your email address.
  • Payment. (See the “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

NOTE: If you order a non-certified driving record, you will receive it as a PDF that can be printed or saved to your computer. If you request a certified MA RMV driving record, it will be mailed to you. You cannot view a certified MA driving record online.

Order by Mail

To request your Massachusetts driving record by mail, you'll need:

  • A letter that includes your:
    • Full name.
    • Date of birth.
    • MA driver's license number.
    • Mailing address.
  • Payment. (See the “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

Mail the above to:

Attn: Court Records Department
Registry of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 55896
Boston, MA 02205

Order by Phone

To request your MA driving record by phone, call:

  • (857) 368-8000 from MA area codes 339, 617, 781, 857.
  • (800) 858-3926 from outside Massachusetts.
    OR
  • (877) 768-8833 for hearing impaired customers.

Have a credit/debit card for your driving record request payment. (See the “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

NOTE: You'll be able to speak with a Massachusetts RMV customer service representative Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Order in Person

To request a MA RMV driving record in person, visit your local Massachusetts RMV office and bring your:

  • MA driver's license.
  • Payment. (See the “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

Employers, Insurance Agencies, & Attorney Requests

You may request the driving record of another Massachusetts driver if you meet one of the permitted use categories, including:

  • An insurance agency investigating claims or adjusting policy rates.
  • A federal, state, or local government agency requesting the records for official business.
  • Part of a civil, criminal, or administrative investigation in court or government agency.
  • An employer conducting a pre-employment screening or employee background check.

For a complete list of permitted uses, please visit the Massachusetts RMV website.

NOTE: If your agency or business qualifies to request groups of Massachusetts driving records, contact the MA RMV.

You can order someone else's MA driving record online, by mail, or in person.

Order Online

NOTE: If you order a certified MA driving record online, it will be mailed to the individual on the driving record.

To request a driving record online, visit the MA DMV driving record request website and provide:

  • Your and the driver's:
    • MA driver's license numbers.
    • First and last names.
    • Dates of birth.
    • Social Security numbers (SSN).
    • Email address.
  • Payment. (See the “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

NOTE: If you order a non-certified driving record, you will receive it as a PDF that can be printed or saved to your computer.

Order by Mail or in Person

To request a MA MRB driving record by mail or in person, you'll need:

  • A completed Request for Personal Information in RMV Records (Form DCU140).
    • Provide as much information as you can.
    • Initial the permitted user category that applies to you.
  • A copy of your MA driver's license or other valid photo ID.
  • Payment. (See “Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record" section below.)

NOTE: You must obtain written consent from the driver if you are also requesting their:

  • Social Security number.
  • Photo.
  • Medical records.
  • Disability records.

Take the above documents to your local Massachusetts RMV office or mail them to:

Registry of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 55896
Boston, MA 02205
ATTN: Court Records Department

Fees for a Massachusetts Driving Record

There are different fees for certified and non-certified MA MRB driving records:

  • Certified true and attested driving record: $20.
  • Non-certified unattested driving record: $8.

Accepted Forms of Payment

For online and by phone driving history record transactions, the MA RMV accepts payment by the following credit cards only:

  • MasterCard.
  • VISA.
  • Discover.
  • American Express.

For MA driving record requests by mail, the MA RMV accepts checks or money order payable to “MassDOT."

For in person driving record requests, the Massachusetts RMV offices accept:

  • Cash.
  • Checks.
  • Money orders.
  • MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express credit/debit cards.

Fix Errors on Your MA Driving Record

If you believe there is an error on your MA driving record, you should contact the Massachusetts RMV.

Having incorrect information on your Massachusetts driving record can affect your insurance rates and even be the deciding factor on whether or not you land a job.

Forms

DCU140
Request for Personal Information in RMV Records
Request your personal RMV record OR that of someone else for purposes allowed by law.
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