You can order your CA driving record: • Online using the DMV's. • with the DMV. What Are Driving Records?

Your driving record shows your driving history in the state. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) refers to these records as driver license records and DMV records.

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People often obtain copies of their driving records to: • Ensure the information is correct, especially since your driving record may be used to determine your car insurance rates. • Monitor for identity theft. • Submit to an employer (see Employer, Insurance & Attorney Requests below). • Submit to a court when requested. Types of CA Driver License Records The CA DMV provides the following types of driving records to perform a California license check: • Unofficial: This is the copy you'll see if you order. • Official: You can request this copy in person.

California also provides instructions on how to request a copy of your own or someone else's National Driver Register (NDR) record check. (See “National Driver Register Records' below for details.). Info Shown on Your CA Driver Record Your CA driving record includes information regarding: • Traffic tickets and convictions, including. • Your driver license status, including whether: • Your license is or was ever suspended, revoked, or canceled. • You owe any license reinstatement fees. • The DMV Point System (See “DMV Points' below). Your driver record also includes the same kinds of personal information associated with your driver's license, including your: • Name and age.

• Social Security number. DMV Points You accumulate driving record points for each driving- and vehicle-related violation.

Most offenses stay on your record for either 3 years or 10 years. 3 years: • Convictions worth 1 point. • These include minor traffic violations or faulty equipment. • Car accidents. • These stay on for 3 years from the date of the accident.

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10 years: • Convictions worth 2 points. • Examples include DUI and reckless driving. • DUI “failure to appear' offenses.

• All other “failure to appear' or 'failure to pay' offenses stay on your record for 5 years. Learn more about the California Point System at our section. Employer, Insurance & Attorney Requests While you may want to view your CA driver license record for personal reasons, your driving record might also be requested by an employer, an insurance company, or a court/attorney: • Employers – Employers often want to see driving histories of potential employees or those who are required to drive on the job. • Insurance companies – Your driving history can be factored into your insurance premiums. • Attorneys – Courts or attorneys may request your driving records, especially in­­­­­­ the case of a traffic violation. DMV Records & Your Car Insurance Did you know car insurance companies check your driver history when determining your rates? A less-than-perfect driving history doesn't mean you have to settle for sky-high auto insurance rates.