Driving Records for Business

Online Driving Records Vs. Certified Driving Records

Also known as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), your driving record is a public record detailing your driving history. You can easily obtain a copy of one online through independent vendors. Or you can go through the Oregon DMV to order a certified driving record in person or by mail.

Order Your Own Driver Abstract Through The OR DMV

You can obtain your Oregon driving record at any DMV office, but keep in mind the information available at these locations is limited. In fact, most requests must be made through the DMV headquarters in Salem. If you do visit a local branch requesting personal information, you must provide proof of identity.

An easier option is to request your driving record by mail. Send a completed Order Your Own Record (Form 735-7266) and fees to:

• Oregon DMV

• Attn: Record Services

• 1905 Lana Ave. NE

• Salem, OR 97314

The DMV will mail your record to the address on file unless you indicate otherwise. If you need your record faxed or mailed to a different address, you must provide enough information in your request for the DMV to verify your identity (date of birth, place of birth, address of record, mother's maiden name, etc.). If you would like to pick up your record in person at the DMV headquarters in Salem, indicate that on your request and include your daytime phone number. You must show the clerk your proof of identity when you go pick up your driving history.

Order The Driving Record Of Another Individual Through The OR DMV

To obtain the Oregon driving record that contains someone else's personal information (name, address, telephone number, and driver license, driver permit or identification card number) as well as your own, (such as a vehicle title history) complete a Request for Information (Form 735-7122). The DMV will send those who don't qualify to receive personal information a "sanitized" copy of the record. A sanitized record does not offer any personal information other than your own.

Those individuals or entities that qualify to order records with personal info must submit their request and fees to the DMV headquarters by mail (see Salem address above). Include a completed Request for information and any documentation proving you qualify to receive personal info.

Reasons To Order A Oregon 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, 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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