Driving Records in Texas

Instantly Order Your Own TX Driving Record Online

Online Driving Records Vs. Certified Driving Records

Also known as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), your Texas driving record offers a variety driving history details. You can order this public record online through independent vendors or through the state. The Texas Department of Public Safety offers certified copies, attainable online or by mail.

Order Your Own Driver Abstract Through The TX DPS

To order your either a certified or limited driving record online, you must have a current drivers license or ID card in your possession, a valid credit card, the last our digits of your Social Security number, a printer and Adobe Reader. Then visit the TX DPS Online Driver Record Request System to enter your info, select the type of driving record you need and pay the state.

To request your driving record by mail, submit either a completed DR-1 Application for Copy of Driver Record or a DR-36 - Request for a Certified Abstract of an Operating Record and fees:

• Texas Department of Public Safety

• Attn: D.R.B./Certified Abstract

• P.O. Box 149008

• Austin, Texas 78761-5999

Order The Driving Record Of Another Individual Through The TX DPS

To order the driver license record of someone other than yourself, or to obtain bulk driver records with an approved contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety, contact the Driver Record Bureau.

Reasons To Order A Texas 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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