Abstract of Driving Record

Method 1 - By mail (Cost $8.50)

To obtain a prior 3-year driving record of violations and accidents regarding any person, it is necessary to submit the full name, address, date of birth, social security number, and driver license number along with other information requested on form BMV 1173 - Record Request Form.  If inquiring about another individual's driving record, form BMV 5008 - Notarized Written Consent Release of Personal Information must be also be completed, notarized, and submitted with form BMV 1173 - Record Request Form.

There is a fee of $8.50 for each driving record request. Make check payable to the "Ohio Treasurer." Allow 14-21 days to process.

Method 2 - At a Regional Driver License Reinstatement Center and the Shipley Customer Service Center (Cost $8.50)

Regional Driver License Reinstatement Centers located regionally throughout Ohio and the Shipley Customer Service Center in Columbus have the ability to issue copies of driving records (driver license abstracts) at the offices.  Driving records may only be obtained by qualified individuals.  Regional Service Center and Shipley Customer Service Center customers may purchase driving records for themselves; for others, upon written consent; and for other individuals who qualify to receive driving record information.

A driver license abstract contains an individual's three-year record of violations and accidents.

Form BMV 1173 (Record Request Form) must be completed in order to receive a driver license record.  This form can also be obtained at Regional Service Center and Shipley Customer Service Center locations.

An individual inquiring regarding himself or herself:

(Complete Part A) If inquiring in person for information on yourself, you must provide personal information regarding yourself and prove your identity by presenting your driver license or identification card.

An individual inquiring regarding another person:

(Complete Parts A and B) If inquiring regarding another individual, you must attach a notarized form BMV 5008 - Notarized Written Consent Release of Personal Information granting the written consent of the person.

Other:

Check applicable reason for request on back of form BMV 1173 (Record Request Form) and present all required identification and complete Parts A and B.

There is a fee of $8.50 for each driving record request.  This cost includes information returned on a driving record request that does not match the information provided or is not found in the computer database. Make check or money order payable to the "Ohio Treasurer."

Method 3 - At a local Deputy Registrar license agency (Cost $8.50)

Deputy Registrars have the ability to issue copies of driving records (driver license abstracts) at branch license agency offices throughout Ohio.  Driving records may only be obtained by qualified individuals.  License agency customers may purchase driving records for themselves; for others, upon written consent; and for other individuals who qualify to receive driving record information.

A driver license abstract contains an individual's three-year record of violations and accidents.

Form BMV 5713 (Driver Abstract Request) must be completed in order to receive a driver license record.  This form can be obtained at any local Deputy Registrar license agency location.

An individual inquiring regarding himself or herself:

(Complete Part A) If inquiring in person for information on yourself, you must provide personal information regarding yourself and prove your identity by presenting your driver license or identification card.

An individual inquiring regarding another person:

(Complete Parts A and B) If inquiring regarding another individual, you must attach a notarized form BMV 5008 - Notarized Written Consent Release of Personal Information granting the written consent of the person.

Other:

Check applicable reason for request on back of form BMV 5713 (Driver Abstract Request) and present all required identification and complete Parts A and B.

There is a fee of $8.50 for each driving record request.  This cost includes information returned on a driving record request that does not match the information provided or is not found in the computer database. Make check or money order payable to the "Ohio Treasurer."