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Public Information & Records
Need your own driving record?
View, print, or order non-certified or certified driving records right from your myMVA account!
Public Information & Records at MVA
Motor vehicle records involving personal information are usually confidential and may only be obtained in limited circumstances. Business licensing and procurement records may also have restrictions under the Maryland Public Information Act (PIA).
Records Available Online
Many types of MVA data NOT associated with personally identifiable information are available to you online in the Open Data Portal. You can see the MVA List of Immediately Available Documents at the bottom of this page. You can also order, view, and print your own certified or non-certified driving records anytime through your myMVA account.
Public Information Act
The PIA gives you the right to request information about how government agencies operate and how public officials carry out their duties. While many records are available, some—especially those containing personal information—are protected by law.
If the record you’re looking for is not listed among the MVA List of Immediately Available Documents, you’ll need to submit a signed Request for Motor Vehicle Administration Records request or form.
Requests for records, documents, or information under the PIA can be directed to:
Inquiries from the press/media can be directed to:
PIA list of immediately available records - PDF
MVA List of Immediately Available Documents
Report Description: Annual Report to Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). Reports FY registered vehicle counts grouped by alternative fuel sources.
Frequency: Annual
Available on Open Data Portal:
- Plug-In Electric Vehicle Registrations by County (Monthly): Plug-In Registered Vehicle Counts as of Each Month End Summarized by County
- Plug-In Electric Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code (Monthly): Plug-In Registered Vehicle Counts as of Each Month End Summarized by Zip Code
Report Description: MVA branch customer satisfaction survey report.
Frequency: Quarterly
Report Description: Driver's License and ID numbers separated into two groups ‐ under 40 and over 40. Also noted is renewal by delivery type.
Frequency: Monthly
Available on Open Data Portal:
- MVA Driver License: Demographic Counts (Annually): DL Demographic Counts by Age, by Residence County
Report Description: Vehicle sales statistics
Frequency: Monthly
Available on Open Data Portal:
- Vehicle Sales (Monthly): New/Used Count and Dollar Amount for Vehicle Sales
Report Description: Total numbers of annual vehicle registrations
Frequency: Annually
Available on Open Data Portal:
- Vehicle Registrations by County (Annually): Registered Vehicle Counts by Residence County
Report Description: Maryland car sales statistics
Frequency: Annually
Report Description: Annual publication to present MVA performance
Frequency: Annually
Report Description: Total number of driver's license and ID applicants that have been designated as an organ donor on their product.
Frequency: Monthly
Available on Open Data Portal:
- MVA Products with Organ Donor Designation (Monthly): Count of MVA Products with Organ Donor Designation
Report Description: MVA overall monthly performance statistics
Frequency: Monthly
Available on Open Data Portal:
- MVA Wait Time and Customers Served (Monthly): Report Outlining Monthly Branch Wait Times and Customers Served - Statewide
Report Description: Ignition Interlock Program status report
Frequency: Yearly
Available on Open Data Portal:
- Driver Improvement Program (Participation) by Residence County (Quarterly): Count of Customers Participating in Driver Improvement Program
- Driver Improvement Program (Completion) by Residence County(Quarterly): Count of Customers Completed Driver Improvement Program
Protecting Your Privacy - Pages
Driver and Vehicle Information - Reports and Documents - Pages
MDOT MVA Driver and Vehicle Records Services - adding this here to find a place for it
Driver Record Codes Alphabetical Listing - Pages - do we need this?
FAQ for Public Information & Driving Records
You can request your Maryland driving record online, in person, or by mail.
View, print, and order certified or non-certified driving records anytime in your myMVA account. You can view and print a non-certified record immediately or order a certified driving record.
You can request your driving record by mailing or bringing in a completed form:
- Motor Vehicle Administration Records Request (DR-057) - PDF - 227.7 KB - PDF - 218.91 KB
- Motor Vehicle Administration Records Request - Spanish (DR-057S) - PDF - 215.99 KB - PDF - 215.99 KB
Complete and sign the form, then bring to any MVA branch office or mail to:
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E. Room 102
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
There is a fee to get your driving record, depending on the kind you need, certified or non-certified. Visit the Fees page for the fee details.
When you request your driving record, you choose:
- Certified Record: A record with an official MVA seal (usually required for court, insurance, or employment purposes). A certified record will be mailed to the address you have on file with the MVA.
- Non-Certified Record: For personal review. You will be able to download a PDF of your non-certified record to print.
You also can choose the Driving Record type:
- Complete Driving Record: A summary of your whole driving history, including traffic/moving violations, convictions (like DUI), crash history, suspensions or revocations, license status, and points on your driving record.
- Three-Year Driving Record: Your driving history for the last three years.
There are many reasons you might need your record, like a job application with a driving background check, insurance or court requirements, or just a personal review. Make sure you choose the record you need when requesting.
To protect your privacy, the MVA requires proof that you are the person on the record.
When you request your driving record, you must verify:
- Your full legal name
- Your date of birth
- Your Social Security number (as required)
- Your current address
This helps ensure your record is only released to you or an authorized person. Visit the Privacy & Security page for more information on how the MVA protects your data.
If you are requesting another person’s driving record, you must submit one of the following documents with your request:
- Letter of authorization signed by the driver or vehicle’s owner – The letter must clearly state that the customer (requestor) has the driver or vehicle owner’s permission to obtain the report/document.
- Power of attorney (VR-470 - PDF) – The form must specifically mention the customer (requestor). A copy of the registered owner(s) state issued identification must accompany the Power of Attorney and the person submitting must present their state issued identification.
- Employment application from the customer.
- Credit application from the customer.
- Subpoena or court order.
- Request letter on an authorized (by the Driver Privacy Protection Act – DPPA) entity’s letterhead – an authorized representative of the agency or company should sign the letter.
- Business card from a DPPA authorized entity (in-person requests only) – Both the entity’s name and the customer’s (requestor’s) name must appear on the business card. As mentioned above the customer also will need to show proof of identity.
- Payment check with a DPPA authorized entity’s name imprinted on it.
Some records are protected by privacy rules and may not be released without consent. You can use the Motor Vehicle Administration Records Request (DR-057) - PDF - 218.91 KB form or the MVA Public Records Form online to start your request.
Visit the MDOT MVA Driver and Vehicle Records Services page to learn more about requesting records as a business with a DPPA-approved reason.
- Online: Immediately or within minutes
- In-person: Usually same day
- By mail: Several business days to weeks depending on mail delivery and processing
Plan ahead if you need your record by a specific date.
Yes. Employers may request your driving record for job-related reasons (such as commercial driving positions), but they must pay the required fees and may need your consent depending on the record type.
If you find errors on your driving record:
- Contact the MVA immediately
- Provide documentation supporting the correct information
- The MVA will investigate and correct errors when appropriate
Keep in mind that official collision reports or court records may be needed to make changes.