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How to Obtain Your
5 (Five) Year Driving Record

WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
PROCEDURES FOR DRIVING RECORD REQUESTS

YOUR RECORD WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER, NAME, ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, LICENSE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OR TRANSFER ISSUE DATE IF APPLICABLE, ALL CONVICTIONS AND ALL  WITHDRAWALS (REVOCATIONS/SUSPENSIONS) WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEAR PERIOD.

INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS:
You may request of copy of your own driving record in person at any branch office of the DMV or by mail by providing the following:
  1. Completed driving record request form (DMV-101-PS-1)
  2. A copy of your state issued photo identification
  3. A $5.00 processing fee if you provide your name and driver’s license number or
  4. A $6.00 processing fee if you do not have your driver’s license number (Must include DOB and/or SS Number)
    Please clearly indicate where the driving record is to be mailed. (If Applicable)
 
ALL OTHER DRIVING RECORD REQUESTS:
  1. Completed driving record request form (DMV-101-PS-1)
  2. Completed Release Authorization form (DMV-101-PS-2)
  3. A copy of the requestor’s state issued photo identification (ex: spouse, parent, friend, etc.)  
  4. A $5.00 processing fee per request if you have the driver’s license number and name or
  5. A $6.00 processing fee per request, if you do not have the driver’s license number. (Must include DOB and/or SS Number)
DMV REGIONAL OFFICES ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISPENSING DRIVING RECORDS TO ANYONE REQUESTING ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL’S RECORD.
 
All requests for a driving record for an employee must have the completed DMV-101-PS-1 and DMV-101-PS-2 unless the requests are made on company or business letterhead and provides a legitimate reason along with requestor’s photo identification.
 
Attorneys may provide their State Bar Number in lieu of a copy of the state issued photo identification. If the requested record is for their client, the DMV-101-PS-2 is required. If the requested record is not for their client, the Attorney must provide a letter detailing the need for the record as defined by the Uniform Motor Vehicles Records Disclosure Act, on letterhead and including a case number if possible or a subpoena duces tecum.
 
For information on any other type of request, or any other information, please contact the Division at 1-800-642-9066 or 304-558-3900. 
Mail To:
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
DRIVING RECORDS/INSURANCE SECTION
BLDG. 3, CAPITOL COMPLEX
CHARLESTON, WV 25317
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division of Motor Vehicles
Building 3 Room 113 • 1800 Kanawha Boulevard, East • Charleston, WV 25317
Toll Free: 1-800-642-9066 (in-state) Phone: (304) 558-3900
General information and/or questions, please email dot.info@wv.gov
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