Privacy and Records

Driving records are public records and can be viewed by anyone.  However, federal and state privacy laws restrict how driving records may be viewed and what information may be provided to specific parties.

Driving and Background Checks

Driving records have become commonplace in background screening.  Driving records are often accessed by anyone looking to reduce risk or learn more about you.  This includes prospective employers, insurance companies, or an opponent in a legal dispute.  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) outlines how background checks can be conducted and what rights a job applicant has in protecting their privacy.  The FCRA requires a prospective employer or an insurance company, for example, to obtain written permission from the applicant before accessing public records such as a driving record. 

Info On Record

The type of information available for viewing in a driving record is restricted by federal and state privacy laws.  Basic driving records contain your driving history, such as convictions, citations, accidents, suspensions and revocations.  Detailed driving records contain addresses, phone numbers and social security numbers, but these are only available to authorized personnel, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles for any federal, state or local agency use in carrying out its functions; for any state, federal or local proceeding if the proceeding involves a motor vehicle; for automobile and driver safety purposes, such as conducting recall of motor vehicles; for use in market research activities, and licensed private investigators.

Look Up Your Driving Record

If you would like to know what someone else will see on your driving record, you can obtain a copy of your driving record online.  Ordering your driving record online is fast and easy and will better prepare you for any background screening.