Public Record

• Is my driving record public for potential employers to view?

  Public Records The simple answer is yes. All driving records are public and available for potentia...

• Can I check my drivers license status on my driving record?

  You can check your driver’s license status on your public driving record. A comprehensive report of your driving record will include the status of your license and other information, including ...

• How long does a DUI typically stay on a driving record?

  A DUI conviction will remain on your motor vehicle driving record for up to ten years for a first offense. Additionally, if you don’t show up in court for a DUI hearing, your failure to appear ...

• How long do points remain on your driving record?

  The traffic infraction or accident you were involved in will determine how long your points stay on your personal driving record. The time periods vary in each state. For example, if you receive a t...

• How do I prevent someone from accessing my driving record?

  ... what your social security number is. Driving Records & Public Records The fact is, however...

• What information do I need to request a copy of my driving record?

  To get a copy of your driving record, all you’ll need is your personal information and the VIN and license plate of the car you drive. Obtaining your driving record is easy. You can do it throu...

• Can I order a driving record without knowing my drivers license number?

  Yes. While if you try to obtain your driving record through the DMV they will ask you to provide your driver’s license, this is not the only way to get driving record information. If you go onl...

• Who has access to my driving record?

  Several companies and individuals may have access to your public driving record. Insurance companies and employers can check your driving record when it’s necessary to screen you for auto insur...

• Is there a way to remove past infractions from my driving record?

  Yes. While if you try to obtain your driving record through the DMV they will ask you to provide your driver’s license, this is not the only way to get driving record information. If you go onl...

• Can I make my driving record private?

  Public Records Driving records are public records and by definition cannot be made “private....

• Do privacy laws stop people from seeing tickets or accidents on my driving record?

  Tickets and Accidents on Records No, privacy laws do not stop people from seeing tickets or accidents on your driving record. Privacy laws only prevent personal information on your driving record fr...

• Will I ever be asked to produce my driving record?

  Driving Records and Public Access More than likely, you will never be asked to produce your dr...

• What personal information can someone access when they view my driving record?

  Personal Information on Driving Record That depends on who’s accessing your driving record. For the most part, anyone can access driving-related information like traffic violations, driver-rel...

• Is there a way to permanently clear my driving record?

  Clearing a Record Unless the information on your driving record is erroneous or inaccurate, the only way to permanently clear your driving record is to wait for the statute of limitations to take eff...

• Can I perform a background check on a public figure or official?

  There is no law that prevents you from performing a background check on a public figure or official. However, you are subject to the same federal and state laws that apply to a background check on ave...

• Who has access to viewing my driving record?

  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 pr...

• What are withdrawal listings on my driving record?

  Withdrawal listings are indications on your driving record of situations where your license was withdrawn, meaning it was taken away from you. A suspended driver’s license may happen as a resul...

• Do I need permission from a job candidate before I access their driving record?

  Permission Required Yes, federal law requires that you as an employer obtain permission from a job candidate before conducting a background search that may or may not include a driving record. S...

• Will having a criminal record show up on a background check disqualify me from getting a job?

  No, there are federal laws that prevent an employer from denying a person employment because the background check shows an individual has a criminal record. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act, whic...

• Can a private investigator legally access my driving record?

  Yes, a licensed private investigator can legally access your driving record. In fact, private investigators have a special legal exemption that allows them to access your personal information that is...