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Driving Records
For Individuals:
Although you can order a driving record directly from the North Carolina DMV, individuals can order it online through a third party: DrivingRecord.org. These are non-certified and are for employment screening purposes.
For Businesses:
Businesses can order North Carolina driving records as part of their employment screening practices from DrivingRecords.com. DrivingRecords.com also offers other services such as criminal records, SSN verifications, and other employment screening services.
North Carolina driving records, also known as MVRs, are records that provide a history of violations, suspensions, and other details about a person's driving history.
Although you can order a driving record directly from the North Carolina DMV, one of the fastest ways to get your Driving Record is to order it online through a 3rd-party advertiser: DrivingRecord.org. Get your driving record delivered via:
- - Postal Mail
- - Fax
Businesses can also order North Carolina driving records for employment screening purposes here >>. For questions about an existing order you have already placed, contact the DrivingRecords.com customer service.
Check Your Driver's License Status
Your driving record (also known as a motor vehicle record, or MVR), is a history report about your driving. It includes things like your point history and violations and convictions on your driver license, and your license class and expiration date. Insurance companies use driving records to set rates, and many employers use them to make hiring decisions.
Like a credit report, you should check your driving record periodically. Just as there can be mistakes on your credit report, things sometimes fall through the cracks at the DMV and there could be mistakes on your driving record. It's wise to order a copy and check its accuracy from time to time. That way, you won't risk missing a job opportunity or getting higher insurance rates because of mistaken information.
There are three types of driving records in North Carolina: the limited extract and complete extract copies are usually used by insurance companies and employers; certified true copies are usually needed for court appearances.
The Federal Driver Privacy Act
The Federal Driver Privacy Act and NCGS 20-43.1 prohibit people from accessing your driving records until proper documentation is provided. That is, only certain people and entities are allowed to access your record, and they must have good reason to view it.
Of course, the NC Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and law enforcement agencies have immediate access to it. With good cause, attorneys, employers and insurance companies have access also.
Getting Your Own Record
To request your own record, fill out Driver Privacy Protection Act Form 1, or DL-DPPA-1. Use DL-DPPA-2 to give someone else permission to access your records. It is used in addition to DL-DPPA-1 in that case.
You can request up to 22 records with these forms. Use DL-DPPA-1A when requesting more than five records―it is a continuation sheet to DL-DPPA-1.
Requesting Your Record Online
North Carolina now offers driving records online. Certified records will cost you $11. The record will be mailed to you within 10 business days. A non-certified record costs $8 and is available to you immediately.
Requesting Someone Else's Record
If you do not meet one of the 12 exemptions listed on DL-DPPA-1, then by law, you must get permission from the driver, using form DL-DPPA-2. You need both of these forms to request another person's record.
Next, be sure all documents are properly signed and make out a check or money order payable to NC DMV for the required fees.
Then, mail the form(s) and any applicable fees to:
- NCDMV
- Driver License Records
- 3113 Mail Service Center
- Raleigh, NC 27699-3113
Allow 10 days for processing, not including postal delivery time to and from the DMV.
Or, you can request driving records in person at DMV headquarters. You can either download the proper forms and bring them with you, or get them at headquarters when you go. The address is:
- NCDMV Headquarters Building
- 1100 New Bern Ave.
- Raleigh, NC 27697-0001
Third-Pary Companies
Many Internet companies, such as the one at the top of this page, also offer to get a copy of your driving record for a fee. Many times these companies can expedite the process for you, making it easier and faster to get your driving records from the comfort of home.
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