You may request either a certified or an uncertified copy of your driver record from DC DMV. To protect the privacy of individuals, DC DMV does not provide driver record information over the telephone, and will only release driver records to the driver—with some exceptions noted below.
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There's a number of tasks you can take care of through the Washington, D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including: Learner's permits. Driver's licenses for: Teens. Commercial drivers. District ID cards. Vehicle registration. License plates. But before you go, make sure to double-check if you need to make the trip at all. DMV offers a good deal of online services. Washington state encodes your last name, first and middle initial, and your date of birth in your driver's license number. These license numbers look like the following: LLLLLFMYYXmb WOO.JT547KA WALKECR577DU.
You may request an uncertified or a certified driver record online. DC DMV complies with federal regulations regarding the use of credit cards, so to utilize the online services and pay with a credit card, use browsers with minimum version requirements, such as:
To request your driver record online, please use one of the links below:
In addition to online, you may also request an uncertified or certified copy of your 3-, 5-, 10-year, or full-history driver record by mail or in person at a designated DC DMV service center. A certified driver record contains the DC DMV stamp and is required for most official purposes.
To request a copy of your driver record by mail, send a letter and applicable fees to:
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DC DMV
Attn: Driver Records PO Box 90120 Washington, DC 20090
If you mail your application to the DC DMV, your transaction will be processed and mailed to you within 7–10 business days from the time your transaction is received at the DC DMV. You can also visit a DC DMV service center. A list of service centers is available at the link below:
You will need to enclose or bring documentation of your full name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver license number (if it differs from your Social Security number), a photocopy of your proof of identification, and a check or money order payable to DC Treasurer. Information on the proof of identification required is available at the links below:
Driver record fees are determined based on the type of driver record requested. Information on DC DMV fees is available at the link below:
If you request your driver record online, you will receive it immediately at your email address. You will receive a copy of your driving record immediately if you request it in person. If you request your Driver Record by mail, it will be processed within 7–10 business days from receipt. Please allow up to 15 business days to receive your product before contacting DC DMV.
Obtain a Record for Someone Else
DC DMV protects the privacy of individuals by closely adhering to the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. DC DMV will release driver records only to the following requesters:
All requesters must provide the driver's name, date of birth, and driver license or Social Security number.
Information on how to read a driver record is available at the link below:
Information on what a driver record contains is available in the video at the link below:
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