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Free Driving Records Online Tutorial: How To Find Driving Records On The Internet


Free Driving Records Online Tutorial: How To Find Driving Records On The Internet

Chad Kiser
22 October 2008


There are a variety of reasons someone might need to obtain a copy of their driving record. Some types of jobs may require a recent copy of a driving record to establish the applicant's risk. Perhaps new automobile coverage is being sought and there is a necessity to verify incidents the prospective insured is concerned about. Another common situation where people need copies of driving records is when a lawsuit or court case involves a person's driving history.

Whatever the reason, the inquirer will want to know how to get the copy as quickly as possible and by today's standard rapidity is most often offered via the information provided by the internet.

To best understand how to attain a copy of a driving record it's vital to be aware of the how to gain the access to the information. Here are some on-line driving record tutorial suggestions:

State Department of Motor Vehicle - If looking for a personal driving record it can be acquired by visiting the states Motor Vehicle website and searching for the phrase "motor vehicle record". Each state has a customized motor vehicle department site which can be found on any popular internet search engine. Upon locating the motor vehicle report, there is a nominal cost which typically displays the last 39 months of driving activity and it is charged on a per record basis.

Investigation Services - When looking for the driving records of someone else, some may consult the services of a private investigator. If properly licensed, an investigator often has unique access to reports that the general public would not. However this can be costly and one can expect to pay upwards of $100.

Online Public Records - There is national public record services which are set up to provide information on an individual or someone else for a reasonable fee. Depending on the type of service the fee could be an annual membership, monthly membership, or a per record basis. This is a commonly selected option when searching for a driving record of someone other than the individual themselves. However, the service cannot always provide the reports requested and often requires more information and research from the customer.

With access to nearly anything, the internet has made getting a copy of a driving record almost as easy as any other public record. The days of writing letters with requests for such reports or waiting on long motor vehicle lines have clearly passed.


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