Ca Drivers License Lookup

We have a couple of ways you can use to look up and view full details available for an agent or broker.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. A California driver’s license (DL) is a card which gives you permission to operate a motor vehicle. A DL includes your true full name, birthdate, mailing address, signature, photograph, and physical description. The card must be in your possession anytime you operate a motor vehicle.

Verify a License. To find a company or individual, select a license type from the list below. Then you may enter certain information to narrow down the search, such as a name, city, or county. There are three ways you can check the status of your driver’s license and to see if your license is suspended in CA. No matter which route you take, you will need to know your Driver License number or Identification Card Number and he correct spelling of your last name.

Ca Driver's License Number Lookup

If you know the license number you may use our license number search:

Direct search by License Number

If you only have the name of your agent or broker, you can search by name to find the license number:

Browse with the Name Search

• License Name Search Searching our database of licensees can be accomplished in one of two ways. If you are using the proper name of an individual ('John Public', for example), enter the last name first, followed by a space, and the first name, (as in 'Public John').
• The simplest way to check the status of your application is to call the California DMV at (800) 777-0133. You might be put on hold for 10 or 15 minutes — with the usual 'muzak' to entertain you while you wait — but once you get a DMV operator on the line, he will be able to look up your application and let you know your license renewal status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Name Search Problems - When I hit the submit button it is very slow.

Narrow the search criteria by entering all or part of the first name. When searching for common surnames (i.e., 'Jones', 'Smith' ) also enter as much of the first name as possible.(i.e., 'smith robert')

How can I find a name when I am not sure of the spelling?

Enter an underscore ( _ ) in place of any characters to be used as 'wild cards' (i.e., smith r_b'). Wild cards cannot be used in the first two positions.

I get the error 'License Number not found.' and I know it is a valid License Number. Why?

Be sure that you are entering a zero '0' and not an alpha 'O'. License numbers never begin with an alpha character.

After I search for one agent all subsequent searches bring back the same record. Why?

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If you need an official driving record for employment purposes or information regarding points on your license or license status, you can order driving records directly from the California DMV.

However, if you are looking for publicly available driving history information such as convictions, court records, or tickets, please continue below and our partner TruthFinder may serve your needs.

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• Online using the DMV's Driver Record Request page.
• By mail or in person 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.

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 online.
• Official: You can request this copy in person or by mail.

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 DUI.
• 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.
• Address.
• 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.
• License suspension and revocation.

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 DMV Point System in California 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. You may be able to keep points off your record by attending a defensive driving course.

Ordering a California Driving Record

Online

You can order an online driver record, but understand online driving records aren't official documents. If you need an official document, order in person or by mail.

To order your unofficial record online:

• Visit the state's Driver Record Request page.
• Provide the required information.
• Pay the applicable fee. (See “Fees for Your CA Driver License Record' below.)

NOTE: You must be a Certified User to use this option. That just means you have to register, which you can do via the state's Certified User Registration page.

In Person

To order your CA driving record in person:

• Visit your local DMV office.
  • The DMV recommends making an appointment for faster service.
• Complete the Request for Your Own Driver License Information Record (Form INF 1125).
• Show identification.
• Pay the required fee. (See “Fees for Your CA Driver License Record' below.)

By Mail

To order your driving record by mail:

• Complete the Request for Your Own Driver License Information Record (Form INF 1125).
  OR
  
• Complete a written request that includes your:
  • Name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Social Security number.
  • CA driver license number.
  • Signature.
• Provide a check or money order for the $5 fee.

Mail your request to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Information Release Unit G199
P. O. BOX 944247
Sacramento, California 94244

NOTE: Make sure to write “Certified Driver Record' at the top of the application or written request IF you are requesting an official copy.

Ordering Another Person's Record

California considers driving records public information, but that doesn't mean just anybody can order one for just any reason. You can request the driving history, and the DMV will determine whether you receive it.

Begin the process by completing the Request for Record Information (Form INF 70) and mailing it to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Information Release Unit G199
P.O. Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244

Include a check or money order for the appropriate fee. (See “Fees for CA Driver License Records' below).

NOTE: Typically, the DMV does not reveal personal and sensitive information on these records; information such as the person's address and Social Security number will be blacked out. Exceptions might be made in legal situations.

Fees for CA Driver License Records

Fees for driver records in CA are:

• Online: $2.
• By mail: $5.
• In person: $5.

Accepted Methods of Payment

The types of payment accepted will vary based on how you request your record.

Online:

If paying online, you'll need to use either:

• A major credit/debit card.
• The system's eCheck feature.

By Mail:

If requesting your CA drivers record by mail, you'll send a check or money order with your request.

In Person:

Your local DMV office accepts:

• Cash.
• Check.
• Money orders.
• Major ATM/debit cards.
  • Credit cards are NOT accepted.

National Driver Register Records

Essentially, the National Driver Register (NDR) is a national database of “problem drivers'—drivers who've had license suspensions or serious traffic convictions, such as DUI.

NDR drivers records include information from every state that's issued you a driver's license, as long as that state has reported the information to the NDR.

You can order your own NDR driving record check or that of an employee, if you're an employer.

When you order an NDR drivers record check via California's application process, the information goes back 3 years from the inquiry date.

Typically, drivers who've ever had suspensions, revocations, or other serious license issues order NDR driving record checks to make sure the information is correct before applying for a license in another state or interviews for jobs that require driving.

Your Own Record

You do not need a request form to order your own record.

Just submit a notarized written request to the Department of Transportation's National Driver Register at:

National Driver Register
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Your request must include your:

• Full legal name and date of birth.
• State and driver's license number.
• Sex, height, weight, and eye color.

Your Social Security number is optional.

Your NDR driving record check is free of charge.

Employer Requests

To order a request for the drivers record of a current or prospective employee:

• Complete a Request for NDR Record Check (Form INF 1301A). Read all of the instructions carefully, but pay special attention to:
  • Having the driver authorize the record check with a signature.
  • Making sure the driver certifies his identity by having the signature notarized.
  • Making the request in the state where the driver is currently licensed.

Mail the form and a check or money order for the $5 fee to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Information Release Unit G199
P.O. Box 944247
Sacramento, CA 94244

Fixing Errors on Your CA Driving Record

You can request to fix incorrect information regarding traffic violations, convictions, and accidents on your driving record in California.

Traffic Violations and Convictions

Complete and submit the Driver License Record Correction Request (Form DL 207).

You also must include appropriate court documents to prove you weren't convicted of the violation:

• The DMV requests a Court Abstract/Document Error (Form DL 157).
• An original signed or certified letter from the court on official letterhead.

You can get both from the court that handled your case.

Mail the Correction Request and applicable documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Mandatory Actions Unit, Mail Station J233
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290

Traffic Accidents

Complete and submit a Traffic Accident Record Correction Request (Form DL 208).

Be sure to include the original traffic accident report, along with an amended report or correction explanation on official letterhead. You can get these documents from the law enforcement agency that handled the accident.

Mail all forms and documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Mandatory Actions Unit, Mail Station J233
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290

Filing a Complaint of Illegal Record Access

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If someone has accessed your driver's license record illegally, you can make a complaint to the DMV by completing the Complaint Form (INF 1164) and mailing to the address on the form.

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