How To Check Your Driving Record Online

Responsible drivers, before embarking on any trip, check to verify that their vehicles are road ready. However, since everyone that occupies the highway owes a duty of care to every other person on that same road, the concept of road readiness should not be limited to vehicles alone. Drivers need to ensure that they are road ready as well before they hit the road.

One way to verify your road readiness is to check your driving record before trips. If you have a record of traffic violations or other offences, you can avoid going to jail by checking to see if your license has been suspended. Knowing what infractions you have on your record will also help you figure out which insurance policies are available to you and which one is the best fit. Further, being able to check your driving history online will allow you to ensure that there are no discrepancies on your record that could result in increased insurance rates, citations, or a license suspension.

Here, we've highlighted three ways to check your driving record online.

Checking On A State Website

You can verify your driving record on your state's department of licensing website. If you're not sure about the correct one, just carry out an online search. In the search box, type the name of your state (eg Ohio), followed by "department of licensing". The correct website should typically end with ".gov".

Once you're on the site, scour through it to confirm that it offers driving records. When you've confirmed the service, you'll need to locate the link that provides access to your driving records.

You'll need to supply some personal information once you've found the section of the website where your state offers driver's history services. You'll most likely be asked for your name, driver's license number, and some or all of your social security number's numbers.

Finally, you'll need to pay a non-refundable fee to get access to your records through their system. In some states, you may be allowed to view an unofficial record on the website for free, but certified, official copies would come at a cost. You may also request that your information be mailed to you for a small fee.

Checking On DMV.org

You can access and verify your driving record from any state on the popular website DMV.org. DMV.org is a private company; it's not in any way affiliated with the department of licensing in any state.

The site's main benefit is its accessibility. You may get the information fast and simply in a format that is clear and intelligible. The disadvantage is that it usually costs a little more than acquiring your data from the state directly. DMV.org's driving record is not an official record; if you require a verified record, you must contact your state's DMV.

On the website, choose your state by dragging your mouse over your state on the map and clicking on it. Alternatively, you can pick out your state through the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the site.

Once that is done, you'll need to supply your personal information, which would include your name, address, and driver's license number. Fill out the correct information, and on the next page, review the fees and decide if you want a copy of the report sent to your email, although this last option attracts an additional fee. Before your records may be delivered, you must study and agree to the privacy policies after moving on to the following screen. To complete your purchase, enter your email address as requested and proceed to the payment screen.