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My Driving Record NY
New York DMV provides driver-record abstracts, but the record type and requester determine what can be obtained.
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What to use for my driving record ny
New York DMV says driver records contain convictions, suspensions, revocations and accidents within applicable retention rules. DMV permits a person to request their own record and permits requests for another person only under the permissible-use process described on form MV-15C.
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New York DMV record options
| Record | Use | Important limit |
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| Standard driving abstract | Current retained driving-history summary | Retention rules affect how far back entries appear |
| Lifetime driving record history | Broader own-record history | Special requester restrictions apply |
| Commercial (CDL) abstract | Your commercial-driver record | Choose the product the receiving organization requests |
| Another person’s record | Permitted-purpose request | Requester must satisfy the DMV permissible-use process |
Important
Lifetime history is not an unrestricted third-party lookup
The lifetime abstract request instructions state that DMV can provide that history to the individual whose name is on the record, with separate authorization requirements for another requester.
Steps
Request your NY record
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Choose the record
Choose Standard, Lifetime or Commercial (CDL). The online abstract costs $7 and reflects the record when ordered; save or print the PDF within five days of purchase.
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Use DMV identifiers
Use MyDMV/NY.gov sign-in or the DMV’s no-account transaction. Have your client ID, latest document number, date of birth, DMV address state/ZIP and last four SSN digits ready. Without the required NY document, use Records Request Navigator; allow five business days for processing. A Standard abstract is also available at a DMV office with MV-15C, proof of identity and $10.
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Check entries
Review convictions, suspensions, revocations and accidents shown. Contact the DMV Call Center if you believe the abstract is incorrect.
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Order certified form if required
Use the official record format requested by the receiving organization.
Check
Do not confuse record categories
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Tickets
MV-15C explains that driver records do not simply list ticket records as a category.
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Address history
Separate DMV record request category.
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Vehicle records
Different from the driver abstract.
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Purged information
Retention rules can affect older entries.
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Sources
Authoritative next stops
Official state motor-vehicle source
New York DMV - Request for Driving Record Information
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New York
Official state motor-vehicle source
New York DMV - Request for Certified DMV Records
Use this official source as a next stop for my driving record ny.
New York