How do I order driving records?
You can order driving records three ways through the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: online, by mail, and in person.
Order a Driving Record Online
Anyone can request the driving record of an individual for a
valid reason under the Driver Privacy Protection Act.
If you are not the license holder of the record you are requesting, you must provide a valid North Carolina driver license or ID card when ordering online.
Any out of the country certification documents must be obtained at the 4121 New Bern Ave. office in Raleigh in person or through the mail.
The following information about the license holder is required:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- North Carolina driver license or ID card number
- Social Security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification number or U.S. Visa number
Certified driving records out of the country must have the raised seal and cannot be obtained online.
Please Note: A PDF viewer is needed if ordering a certified or non-certified record from a mobile device.
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Order a Driving Record by Mail
To order a driving record by mail, fill out the
appropriate forms below and mail them along with payment to the address listed on the form.
Please allow 10 business days from the time of receipt for the request to be processed.
To avoid delay or return of your request, ensure forms are completely and correctly filled out and that your check or money order, made payable to NCDMV, is signed.
Please note: An individual requesting a raised seal on their driver record must include a written request when mailing the Official Driver Record Request Form (DL-DPPA-1).
Order in Person
To request a driving record in person, deliver the
appropriate forms below and payment to:
Raleigh Central Services/License Plate Agency
4121 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27616
Go to the door that reads Vehicle Registration, NOT Driver License
Huntersville License Plate Agency
12101 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078 Customers or businesses requesting
five records or less in person can receive them immediately, but larger requests will need to be mailed in to the DMV.
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What are driving records?
A driver's North Carolina driving record is a true representation of their driving history, as it appears in N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles records.
Please note: A North Carolina motor vehicle record is a driving record, vehicle record or crash report. The manner in which the record information may be released is regulated by the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act.
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