Motor Vehicle Report In Georgia

Georgia has a diverse range of driving conditions, from remote back roads to crowded urban streets. If you were involved in a car accident in Atlanta or were caught speeding outside of Athens, your Georgia driving record will undoubtedly reflect such incidents. Drivers should review their driving records regularly. Driving records can have an impact on employment and insurance rates. Furthermore, with identity theft on the rise, it is prudent to keep track of your driving records, as they may indicate identity theft. Drivers frequently need to obtain their records for their employer or court.

What Are MVR

Drivers in Georgia can obtain their 3-year or 7-year Georgia driving record from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). MVRs, or motor vehicle reports, are how Georgians refer to their driving history reports. An MVR contains detailed driving information such as tickets, accidents, license points, suspensions, and revocations. When ordering their Georgia driving records, drivers have two options: certified or non-certified. Both 3-year and 7-year MVRs can be ordered certified. It is necessary to check your driving record regularly to see how many points you have on your license. Identity theft is also common, so it will be a good habit to check your record for any incorrect information. In Georgia, driving records can also be used for the following purposes:
  • To look into identity theft, debt collection, and personality theft.
  • Employers conducting pre-employment background checks
  • Insurance companies review claims and adjust policy rates as needed.
  • To investigate legal cases in court and through legal proceedings.

Types Of Driving Records

There are two (2) types of driving records in Georgia:

Non-Certified MVR

This type of MVR is typically used for personal purposes, such as checking the status of your points or as additional identification documents. Non-certified MVRs can be viewed online for 30 days from the date requested. While users may print the document, they are not permitted to download a copy to their computer. Please remember that you cannot submit this document as a legal record to employers, insurance companies, or private investigators.

Certified MVR

Employers, businesses, government agencies, investigators, and insurance companies use this type of MVR. The Georgia DDS has stamped and certified this version to include personal driver information, license status, and driving history from the record's date. While the document cannot be viewed online, the Georgia DDS will print, certify, and mail a copy to the requestor's address.

Obtaining A Motor Vehicle Report In Georgia

Drivers in Georgia can obtain their driving records online or through the DDS 2 GO mobile app. Individuals seeking someone else's driving record may do so by mail or in-person with the driver's official consent. If you want a driving record, you must pay the following fee:
  • $6 for three years
  • $7 for 7 years
  • $8 for a lifetime

Online

The most convenient way to obtain a copy of your Georgia MVR is to order it online. You can do this by visiting the Georgia DDS website. To order your Georgia driving record online, you must first create a secure account with the DDS via their website. You can order two versions of your report: an online/viewable non-certified copy and a certified version. You must ensure that you obtain the correct one. Georgia lets you choose between a 3-year and a 7-year version of the document.

Viewable (Non-certified) Georgia Driving History Report

When you order this version, you will be able to view and download it online 30 days after the requested date. This is a non-certified version, which means that anyone who has requested a copy (such as your insurance company or a potential employer) may not accept it.

Certified Georgia Driving History Report

This is your "official" Georgia driving record, stamped and certified by the DDS. You are ordering a printed copy mailed to the address you specify when you order it. (The DDS does allow you to send the report directly to a third party.)

In-Person

At your local DMV customer service center, you can purchase a copy of your certified three-year, seven-year, or lifetime MVR. To make a purchase, you must pay the fee (cash, debit, and credit card only) and provide personal information such as your full name, date of birth, and driver's license number. Individuals requesting a copy of another driver's MVR must bring valid identification and the person's signature listed on the driving record.

By Mail

Send a written request with your full name, date of birth, driver's license number, address, self-addressed, stamped envelope, and fee for a 3-year or 7-year record. You must also sign the request before a Notary Public and have it notarized. Please send your request to: Georgia Department of Driver Services MVR Unit Post Office Box 80447 Conyers, Georgia 30013

Mobile App

The DDS mobile app conveniently allows Georgia drivers to access a two-year driving history for FREE! It is also easy to request a copy of your non-certified or certified 3-year, 7-year, and lifetime MVR through the app. The DDS 2 GO mobile app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Correcting Your MVR

Although driving records do not typically contain errors, there may be errors that require immediate attention. An error on your driver's license can add extra points to your record. Incorrect points and unjustified convictions on your record can result in a significant increase in your insurance premiums. Mistakes can also have an impact on your job or job search. If you find an error on your Georgia driving history report, you should notify the DDS immediately. Please make certain that points are removed from your record when they expire. Keep in mind that the DDS may require you to provide proof of the incorrect information, such as a court document.