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Get Your DMV Record - Your Way!


  • Driver/Vehicle Transcripts (Record Request)

    Need a copy of your driving record? With Record Request, you can view your driver or vehicle transcript and/or have it mailed to you. Transcripts that are mailed are considered official copies and can be certified for an additional fee. The fee charged varies depending on whether the transcript is to be viewed and/or mailed, and certified.

    The types of transcripts available are:

    • Driver/Personal Use - For your personal use only; up to 11 years of your driving history
    • Driver/Employment - Contains up to 7 years of driving history; may be issued to employers, prospective employers or their authorized agents who request a copy of their employee's or prospective employee's driving record.
    • Driver/Insurance - A summary of your driving record for insurance purposes; up to a 5-year record
    • Driver/Habitual Offender Restoration - Used to petition the court for restoration of your driver's license; up to a 11-year record
    • Vehicle/Personal Use

  • License Reinstatement Information (Compliance Summary)

    Use the free Compliance Summary to find out the specific information necessary to have your Virginia driver and/or registration privileges reinstated. This summary is for your personal use only and is NOT an official record. The information includes:

    • Outstanding fees owed to DMV
    • Documentation required
    • Dates of any active suspension and/or revocation period
    • Pending requirements on outstanding suspensions/cancellations
    • Contact information to other entities, such as courts

  • Free Record Overview (Record-at-a-Glance)

    Use the Record-at-a-Glance transaction to quickly locate basic driver and vehicle information, such as:

    • Driver license renewal information
    • Driving restrictions, if applicable
    • Driving points balance
    • Vehicle registration renewal information

    It's safe, secure, convenient, and free, but be aware that this information is for your personal use only and is NOT an official record. Complete your Record-at-a-Glance transaction now.

Want to Know More?

For a comparison and detailed description of each transaction, please refer to the Transaction Comparison and Overview.

What You'll Need

In order to utilize any of these methods for reviewing your account, you'll need to establish a myDMV account. To do this, you must provide your DMV customer number or social security number, date of birth, and myDMV account PIN. You'll select your PIN when you create your myDMV account.

Got a Question?

Please contact us if you have any questions about your myDMV record.

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