Driving Records in North Carolina

Driving Records for Business

Online Driving Records Vs. Certified Driving Records

Independent vendors offer a quick and easy way to order your North Carolina driving record online. You can also order an online limited extract copy of your driving record through the North Carolina DOT's Division of Motor Vehicles. For a complete copy or a certified true copy of this public record you must visit NC DMV in Raleigh (address below) or submit your request by mail.

Order Your Own Driver Abstract Through The NC DMV

To obtain a limited version of your driving history, use the online services offered by the NC DMV. You can also request your record in person by visiting the NC DMV headquarters in Raleigh with a completed DL-DPPA-1 form, proper identification and fees:

• N. C. DMV Driver License Records

• 3113 Mail Service Center

• Raleigh, NC 27699-3113

You can also mail the form and fees to:

• NC DMV

• Driver License Records

• 3113 Mail Service Center

• Raleigh, NC 27699-3113

Order The Driving Record Of Another Individual Through The NC DMV

To order the driver license record of someone other than yourself, you must be qualified to receive this information. The record holder must complete a DL-DPPA-2 form naming you as the recipient of either a copy of his certified complete history, uncertified complete history or uncertified limited history. Then mail the form and fees to the NC DMV Driver License Records address above. To order more than five (and up to 22) driving records also fill out the DL-DPPA-1A form.

Reasons To Order A North Carolina Driver Record

In some cases, an employer or an auto insurance company wants to review your driving history. Or you need to check your drivers license status to ensure you don't have a revoked or suspended license. Most commonly, people 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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