Arizona Driving Record: How to Get Your MVD Report

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

You can get your Arizona driving record from ADOT MVD online at AZMVDNow.gov if you are eligible, or by sending a Motor Vehicle Record Request form by mail or bringing it to an MVD or authorized third-party office. On the form route, an uncertified record costs $3 and a certified record costs $5. Your signature on the form must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent.

Key Facts

What it is: a printout of your driving record kept by ADOT MVD. See what the record is.
How to get it: online if eligible, or by form by mail or in person. See ways to get it.
Cost on the form: $3 uncertified or $5 certified. See record types.
Privacy: federal law limits who can see the personal details. See privacy rules.
Points: a speeding conviction adds 3 points, and 8 in 12 months can bring MVD action. See points.

What Is an Arizona Driving Record?

ADOT MVD calls it a motor vehicle record, or MVR. Its Motor Vehicle Records page defines an MVR as a printout of a driving or vehicle record.

So there are two kinds of records under that name. One is about you as a driver. The other is about a vehicle, such as its title and registration.

This guide is about the driver side. If you searched for a DMV record, the Arizona agency is ADOT MVD, the Motor Vehicle Division of the Arizona Department of Transportation.

ADOT’s records page does not list every field a report contains. Here is what the official pages do say:

Points go on it. ADOT says points for a moving violation conviction, or forfeited bail, are assessed against your permanent driving record.
MVD reviews it. ADOT describes a suspension as an action taken after a review of your driving record.
Courts report to it. For CDL holders who take defensive driving, the court still forwards the judgment record to MVD.

Three Ways to Get Your Record

ADOT gives you a choice of online, by mail or in person.

Online. If you are eligible, you can get your record and print it at AZMVDNow.gov, ADOT’s online service portal. ADOT’s records page does not spell out who is eligible.

By mail. Fill out the Motor Vehicle Record Request form, which ADOT’s driver license manual numbers 46-4416. Pay the fee and mail it in.

In person. Bring the same form to any MVD office or authorized third-party office. The manual says you will be required to show identification.

For the mail and in-person routes, your signature must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent. Plan for that step before you mail the form.

Our guide to the Arizona driving record online compares the online and form routes in more detail.

Five steps to check your Arizona driving record, from getting a copy to asking the right office about an error

Which Record Do You Need?

ADOT’s records page lists two choices on the request form:

Uncertified record: $3. ADOT’s page calls it a three-year driving record.
Certified record: $5. ADOT’s page calls it a five-year driving record.

The state rule uses more exact names. Rule R17-4-802 lists a “Driver 39-month record, uncertified” and a “Driver five-year record, certified.” It also lists an extended history record, a special MVR and a commercial driver license record.

ADOT does not say which type a given employer, court or agency will accept. If someone asked you for a record, ask them which type they want before you pay.

The 39 month driving record AZ guide explains how the three-year and 39-month names fit together.

We checked ADOT’s records page on October 25, 2026. It still listed the $3 uncertified and $5 certified prices for the form. Fees can change, so check the page before you send money.

Vehicle Records and Other Requests

Not every MVD record is about your driving. Rule R17-4-802 also lists title and registration records, in certified and uncertified versions. It lists support documents too.

ADOT’s records page names two more forms for special cases:

Authorization to Release Limited Driver History Information. Attorneys and private investigators use it to ask for more detail about an MVR they already have.
Abandoned Vehicle Records Request. It is for copies of abandoned vehicle records sent to MVD.

For a request about a driver, the rule says you need at least one of three items: the full name, the driver license number or the customer number. MVD may ask for more to find the right record.

Who Can See Your Record?

Driving records hold personal details, so the law limits who can get them. ADOT says release is governed by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, or DPPA, at 18 U.S.C. 2721 to 2725. Arizona adopted that law in its own statutes.

Any record that shows personal identifying information needs a permissible use. ADOT’s examples of that information include a license photo, Social Security number, name, address and medical or disability details.

The request form lists the permissible uses. You pick the one that fits your request.

The online record guide walks through the state law list of uses.

Points on Your Record

Points are how MVD tracks moving violations. ADOT’s Points Assessment page sets the values.

A speeding conviction carries 3 points. The heaviest violations, such as DUI, carry 8. Moving violations that are not named on the list carry 2.

One more rule matters. If several violations come from the same stop, MVD assesses only the highest point value.

The full table is in our guide to how many points is a speeding ticket in Arizona.

When Points Lead to MVD Action

ADOT says 8 or more points in any 12-month period may lead to an order to attend Traffic Survival School. It may also lead to a suspension of up to 12 months.

Rule R17-4-404 sets the levels. Higher totals bring longer suspensions. A separate level applies to 24 or more points over 36 months.

Our guide to how many points to suspend license in AZ lays out each level.

Traffic Survival School and Your Record

Traffic Survival School (TSS) is an ADOT MVD program. MVD orders it after points pile up or after certain convictions. It is not the same as defensive driving, and it does not dismiss a ticket.

If you ignore a TSS order, ADOT says your license will be suspended. Read our Arizona Traffic Survival School guide if MVD has sent you an order.

How Defensive Driving Affects Your Record

Defensive driving is a court program, run by the Arizona Supreme Court. The court FAQ says that once you finish the class, the citation is dismissed. Points are not assessed to your motor vehicle record for it.

The FAQ is also clear about the limit. You may not take the class for point reduction. Points already on your record stay there.

If a dismissed citation still shows on your record, the FAQ says to call the court that handled it. Our guide on whether defensive driving removes points covers the details. The ticket dismissal guide explains the whole program.

Quick Answers by Question

This table points each common question to its official answer and to the guide that covers it:

Your question	Short answer	Read next
Where do I order?	AZMVDNow.gov if eligible, or the request form	Online record guide
What does a copy cost on the form?	$3 uncertified, $5 certified	39-month record guide
Why is a signature step needed?	Mail and in-person forms need a notary or MVD witness	Online record guide
How many points is speeding?	3 points	Points system guide
When does MVD step in?	8 or more points in 12 months	Suspension points guide
Does a dismissed ticket add points?	No, per the court FAQ	Defensive driving points guide

Guides in This Series

Each guide below goes deep on one part of your record:

How Many Points Is a Speeding Ticket in Arizona? The full ADOT points table, plus how MVD scores more than one violation from the same stop.
How Many Points to Suspend License in AZ? Each point level in rule R17-4-404 and what MVD does at that level.
Arizona Traffic Survival School Who gets ordered, the 60-day window and the in-person rule. It also covers what to do if you live out of state.
Does Defensive Driving Remove Points in Arizona? Why the class keeps points off one ticket but cannot erase old ones.
39 Month Driving Record AZ The uncertified record, the certified five-year record and the extended history record, side by side.
AZMVDNow and Your Record Online Getting a copy online versus by form, and the privacy rules that apply.

Summary card of Arizona driving record basics: who keeps it, the online option, fees and the privacy law

Common Mistakes to Avoid

These mistakes come from the rules on the ADOT and court pages:

Skipping the notary. A mail or in-person form needs a notarized signature or an MVD witness.
Buying the wrong copy. Ask whoever wants your record if they need a certified one.
Calling MVD about a dismissed ticket. The court FAQ says to call the court that handled it.
Expecting a class to erase points. Defensive driving cannot be used for point reduction.
Ignoring an MVD letter. A missed TSS order leads to a suspension.
Mixing up programs. Courts run defensive driving. MVD runs TSS.

How Requirements Can Vary

Arizona’s defensive driving rules are set by state law and the Arizona Supreme Court, but each court handles its own cases. The total cost includes a court diversion fee that each court sets, so the price depends on the court on your ticket.

Extension allowances also differ by court, from 14 to 60 days on the Supreme Court’s list. If a judge orders in-person attendance, you must take a classroom course.

Court fees can change in April and October each year. Check the Arizona Supreme Court Defensive Driving Program and the court on your citation for current rules before you register.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my Arizona driving record?

If you are eligible, you can get it and print it at AZMVDNow.gov. You can also fill out the Motor Vehicle Record Request form. Then mail it or bring it to an MVD or authorized third-party office.

How much does an Arizona driving record cost?

On the request form, ADOT charges $3 for an uncertified record and $5 for a certified record. ADOT’s records page does not list an online price, so check AZMVDNow.gov before you order.

What is the difference between certified and uncertified?

ADOT’s page calls the $3 uncertified record a three-year record and the $5 certified record a five-year record. The state rule calls the uncertified one a 39-month record. Ask whoever needs your record which type to send.

Does the form need to be notarized?

Yes, for the mail and in-person routes. ADOT says your signature must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent.

Can anyone look up my driving record?

No. The federal DPPA, as adopted in Arizona law, controls release. A record with personal identifying information requires a permissible use, and the request form lists those uses.

Will a dismissed defensive driving ticket add points?

No. The court FAQ says points are not assessed to your motor vehicle record once the class is done and the citation is dismissed. If it still shows, call the court that handled it.

How many points is too many in Arizona?

ADOT says 8 or more points in any 12-month period may lead to Traffic Survival School or a suspension of up to 12 months. Higher totals bring longer suspensions under rule R17-4-404.

Can I get a vehicle record instead of a driving record?

Yes. Rule R17-4-802 lists title and registration records, certified and uncertified. ADOT defines an MVR as a printout of either a driving record or a vehicle record.

Conclusion

Your Arizona driving record is easy to order once you know the routes: AZMVDNow.gov if eligible, or the request form with a notarized or witnessed signature. Check it for points, and act on any MVD letter before its deadline.

Driving Logic’s Arizona Defensive Driving Course is coming soon. Until then, find a certified school at azcourts.gov/drive.

Sources

Billy Forte is the owner of Driving Logic, a state-approved driver improvement course provider serving Florida and other U.S. states.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Arizona defensive driving eligibility, deadlines, and fees are set by Arizona law, the Arizona Supreme Court, and each court, and can change. Check the Arizona Supreme Court Defensive Driving Program and the court on your citation for current requirements before you register for a course.