Driving Records in Maine

Instantly Order Your Own ME Driving Record Online

Online Driving Records Vs. Certified Driving Records

Your Maine driving record, also known as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), contains driving history info. Save time and order a copy online either through an independent vendor or through the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). You can also request a certified driving record from the state by mail. Note that the state cannot provide certain suspensions and violations produced through the Violations Bureau if that info was transmitted electronically. In this case, you must contact the Violations Bureau to obtain that abstract.

Order Your Own Driver Abstract Through The ME BMV

You can purchase a driving record online through the Maine Driving Record Retrieval System, or you can submit a written request to:

• Bureau of Motor Vehicles

• Driver License Services Division

• 29 State House Station

• Augusta, ME 04333-0029

Include your full name, date of birth, current address and proper fees. If you also need a a copy of a conviction, an accident report or a suspension or revocation notice that is on your record, also include the date of the conviction or accident and the effective date of the suspension or revocation in your request.

Order The Driving Record Of Another Individual Through The AR DFA

To obtain someone else's driver license record, contact the Maine BMV or go online to the BMV Driver Record Check site. Because driving history is public record, anyone can obtain the driving record of another individual as long as you have this person's driver's license number, name and date of birth.

Reasons To Order A Driver Record

An employer or an auto insurance company can access your driving history by ordering your driving record. Or in some cases, you might need to check if your drivers license is still valid, or if it has been revoked or suspended. Often times, motorists order their driving records 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

When determining your car insurance premium, car insurance companies factor in driving history. 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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