Driving Records in New Jersey

You can obtain your official driving record through the NJ MVC:

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Driving Records in New Jersey

Whether you're an employer, attorney, insurance company, law enforcement agency, or a driver, you can request NJ driving records through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).

Your NJ driving history contains information about past accidents, violations, suspensions, and fees and can be used to:

  • Check your driving record points.
  • Drivers License verification.
  • Verify personal information.
  • Verify insurance claims and adjust policy rates.
  • Screen employees during a background check.

On this page you'll find information on requesting or checking a driver record online, by mail, and in person.

Types of NJ Driving Records

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) offers the following types of driver history records:

  • Non-certified driving records, which:
    • Can be viewed online only.
    • Are not accepted by insurance companies, employers, or courts as proof of driving history.
  • Certified 5-year driver records, which are used by:
    • Insurance companies.
    • Employers for pre-employment screening/background checks.
  • Certified complete driving records, which are used by:
    • Courts.

A certified NJ driving record contains information about your:

  • Accidents.
  • Traffic violations.
  • Drivers license suspensions.
  • Driving record points.
  • Fee payment history.
  • The type of violation and the date it occurred.

New Jersey Driving Record Points

The history of points you've received from traffic violations and accidents will remain on your driving record permanently. Points can result in NJ DMV fines/fees, a suspended NJ driver's license, and increased insurance rates.

Ordering your NJ DMV driving record allows you to check how many points you have.

  • If you get 6 points or more within 3 years you will be charged a fine of at least $150.
  • If you get 12 points or more, your driver license will be suspended.

For more details on points associated with specific traffic violations, please our DMV Point System in New Jersey page.

While the history of your points will remain on your driving record, you can still have points deducted. You can remove:

  • 3 points if you don't have any violations/suspension for 1 year.
  • 2 points for completing a defensive driving program every 5 years.
  • 3 points for completing a driver improvement program every 2 years.
  • 3 points for completing a probationary driver program.

Note: Your driving record is reviewed every time points or other serious violations are added to it. If you accumulate 6 points or more within 3 years of your last posted violation, you will receive a $150 NJ Surcharge plus $25 for each additional point.

Employers, Insurance Agencies, and Attorney Requests

You can request another driver's NJ DMV driver history if you are:

  • An attorney working on any trial or proceeding in a federal, state, or local court, or NJ MVC agency.
  • An insurance company working on a claims investigation or policy.
  • A court or law enforcement agency.
  • Granted notarized written permission from the driver on the record.
  • An employer processing a background check or employment screening.

On your driving record request, you must mark and describe what the driving record will be used for.

After the NJ DMV receives your payment and processes your request, you will receive the driving record within 7 business days.

Order a Driving Record By Mail

To request another person's New Jersey DMV driving record by mail, you will need a:

  • Completed New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Application for Driver History Abstract (Form DO-21).
    • Be sure to mark the permitted use number and describe the reason for your driver record request.
  • Copy of your NJ drivers license.
  • Check or money order payable to “NJMVC" for the $15 fee.

Mail all of the above to:

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Abstract Unit
225 East State Street
P.O. Box 142
Trenton, New Jersey 08666

NOTE: If you are also requesting additional documents with the driving record, you must mark the documents you want on your application and include separate checks.

Order a Customer Abstract Online

The NJ DMV offers a Customer Abstract Information Retrieval (CAIR) service that allows you to quickly access multiple customers' driving history records and vehicle ownership information online.

To sign up for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission CAIR program, you'll need a completed Application for Online Access to Motor Vehicle Records (Form OS/DS-10).

  • The information on your application must match your business credentials.
  • Use your own words to describe the intended permitted use of the driving records information.

Mail your completed application and any other required documents to the address specified on the form.

Once the NJ MVC approves your application, you will need to make a $500 deposit to begin using the New Jersey driving records online search database.

Order Your NJ DMV Driving Record

You can order your own driving record in New Jersey online, by mail, or in person.

After the NJ DMV receives your payment and processes your request, you will receive the driving record within 7 business days.

NOTE: If you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian must request your driving record on your behalf. They will need to provide a legal document proving your relationship, such as a:

  • Birth certificate.
  • Court document.

Online

To request a non-certified or certified driver record online, you must first register for a NJ DMV online User ID, if you don't already have one.

To order your driving record online, visit the My MVC website and:

  • Enter your:
    • NJ MVC user ID.
    • NJ driver's license number.
    • Last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • Select which type of driving record you want.
  • Provide a credit/debit card for the $15 fee.
    • You will also be charged a credit card convenience fee.

NOTE: Non-certified driving history abstracts are for viewing purposes only.

By Mail

To request a New Jersey DMV driving record by mail, you'll need a:

  • Completed Application for Driver History Abstract (Form DO-21).
    • Be sure to mark the permitted use number and describe the reason for your request.
  • Copy of your NJ driver license.
  • Check or money order made payable to “NJMVC" for the $15 fee.

Mail the above to:

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Abstract Unit
225 East State Street
P.O. Box 142
Trenton, New Jersey 08666

NOTE: If you are requesting additional documents with your driving record, you must also mark the documents you want on your application and include separate checks.

In Person

To order your NJ driving history in person, visit your local NJ DMV office and bring:

  • A completed Application for Driver History Abstract (Form DO-21).
  • Your New Jersey driver's license or other valid form of photo ID.
  • Payment for the $15 driving record fee. The NJ MVC accepts payment by:
    • Cash.
    • Checks.
    • Money orders.
    • Credit/debit cards.

Forms

DO-21
Application for Driver History Abstract
Request your own New Jersey driving record OR that of someone else for purposes allowed by law.
OS/DS-10
Application for Online Access to Motor Vehicle Records
Submit this form to request permission from the New Jersey MVC to order motor vehicle records online.
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