AZMVDNow: How to Access Your Arizona Driving Record Online

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

You can get your Arizona driving record online at AZMVDNow.gov if you are eligible, and ADOT MVD says you can print it right there. If the online route does not work for you, the Motor Vehicle Record Request form works by mail or in person, with a signature that is notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent. Either way, a federal privacy law limits who can see the personal details.

Key Facts

Online: print your record at AZMVDNow.gov, if eligible. See the online route.
On paper: $3 uncertified or $5 certified, by mail or in person. See the form route.
Signature: form requests need a notary or an MVD agent as witness. See the form route.
Privacy: personal details need a permissible use under the DPPA. See privacy rules.
Errors: a dismissed ticket that still shows is a court question. See fixing a problem.

Getting Your Arizona Driving Record Online

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Records page keeps the online option short. If you are eligible, you can obtain and print a copy of your record at AZMVDNow.gov.

AZMVDNow is ADOT MVD’s online service portal. ADOT’s online services page lists “Driver License Record” among its driver license and ID services.

Two details are missing from ADOT’s records page. It does not say who is eligible to use the online route. It also does not list an online price.

We checked ADOT’s records page and online services page on October 25, 2026. Neither one listed an online price for a driving record, so check the portal before you start.

What ADOT Says About the Portal

The online services page says select express services are available without an account. For full access, it says to activate your account or sign in. The page does not say whether the driver license record is an express service.

ADOT also posted a blog on June 2, 2020, about signing up for AZ MVD Now. At that time, sign-up asked for these items:

A personal email address and a code sent to it.
A phone number and a code sent by text.
Your driver license number.
Your date of birth.
The last four digits of your Social Security number.

The same post listed “motor vehicle records reviews” among the services on the account dashboard. Screens can change after a post like that, so follow what the portal shows you now.

Before You Log In

Have these ready before you start online. The first three come from ADOT’s 2020 sign-up post:

Your contact details. A personal email address and a phone that can get texts.
Your license details. Your driver license number and date of birth.
Your Social Security number. Only the last four digits.
A way to save it. A printer, or a way to save the page, since ADOT says you can print the record.
The record type you need. If someone asked for a certified copy, check what the portal offers first.

Driver Record or Vehicle Record?

ADOT’s online services page lists two record services in different places. “Driver License Record” sits under driver license and ID services. “Motor Vehicle Record” sits under vehicle registration services.

ADOT defines an MVR as a printout of either a driving record or a vehicle record. For your driving history, the driver license record is the one to look for.

Five steps for the Arizona MVD record request form route, from getting form 46-4416 to mailing it or walking it in

Online vs By Form

Here is how the two routes compare, based on ADOT’s pages:

	Online at AZMVDNow.gov	Request form by mail or in person
Who can use it	Customers who are eligible, per ADOT	Requesters with a permissible use
Price on ADOT’s records page	Not listed	$3 uncertified, $5 certified
Identity check	Account sign-in (per ADOT’s 2020 sign-up post)	Notarized or MVD-witnessed signature, plus ID
Where it happens	On the portal	By mail, MVD office or authorized third-party office
What you get	A copy you can print	The record type you pick on the form

ADOT’s records page ties the notary step to the paper form. If the portal does not work for you, the form is the official fallback.

The Mail and In-Person Route

ADOT’s driver license manual names the form: Motor Vehicle Record Request, number 46-4416, found at azdot.gov/mvd. Here is the process, using the ADOT pages and rule R17-4-802:

Get the form. Download form 46-4416 from ADOT.
Pick the record. The uncertified record is $3. The certified record is $5.
Give search details. Rule R17-4-802 asks for at least your full name, driver license number or customer number.
Choose a permissible use. The form lists them.
Sign before a witness. A notary or an MVD agent must witness your signature.
Send or deliver it. Mail it, or bring it to any MVD or authorized third-party office.

The manual adds that you will be required to show identification. At an MVD office, an MVD agent can serve as the witness.

For how the $3 and $5 records differ, see our guide to the 39 month driving record AZ.

Arizona MVD Driving Record Privacy Rules

ADOT says the release of driver license and MVR information is governed by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), 18 U.S.C. 2721 to 2725. Arizona adopted it in Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of its laws.

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

Who Has a Permissible Use

The Arizona statute that lists the uses is ARS 28-455. Among the uses it allows are these:

Government work. Agencies, including courts and law enforcement, carrying out their duties.
Legal matters. Licensed attorneys and licensed private investigators in a civil, criminal, administrative or arbitration matter.
Auto insurers. For claims, antifraud work, rating or underwriting.
Employers of CDL holders. To verify commercial license information that federal law requires.
Written consent. Any requester who shows the person’s written consent.

The request form lists the uses MVD accepts. Pick the one that fits, and be ready to show it applies.

Stricter Rules for Sensitive Details

ARS 28-455 sets a tighter rule for what it calls highly restricted personal information. MVD may not release it without the person’s express consent, except for a few uses. Those include government work, legal matters, auto insurers and employers checking CDL information.

The statute also limits resale and bulk release. Records with personal identifying information cannot be sold for commercial purposes, except to authorized recipients. And driver histories cannot be disclosed in bulk.

Summary card of who may get an Arizona driving record under ARS 28-455: courts, attorneys, insurers, CDL employers and anyone with written consent

Sometimes another person asks for your record with your okay. Rule R17-4-802 says a one-time request needs a properly signed Consent To Release Motor Vehicle Record form from you.

The rule also lets you give a general consent. MVD records it, and it stays valid until you revoke it in writing.

Attorneys and Investigators

ADOT’s records page names one more form. Attorneys and private investigators who already have an MVR can use the Authorization to Release Limited Driver History Information. It asks MVD for detailed information about that record.

What to Check on Your Record

Once you have your record, look for points first. ADOT’s Points Assessment page says points for moving violation convictions go on your permanent driving record.

A speeding conviction is 3 points. Eight or more in any 12-month period may lead to Traffic Survival School or a suspension. Our guide to how many points a speeding ticket is in Arizona has the full table.

Also check any ticket you took to defensive driving. The court FAQ says points are not assessed for a citation dismissed through the class.

If Your Record Shows Points

If you are near 8 points in 12 months, read our guide to how many points to suspend license in AZ. It explains each MVD level under rule R17-4-404.

If you have an open eligible ticket, the court’s defensive driving program may keep that ticket’s points off. It cannot remove points already there, as our guide on whether defensive driving removes points explains.

Fixing a Problem on Your Record

The fix depends on where the problem started. For a ticket you took to defensive driving, the court FAQ says to call the court of jurisdiction if the citation still shows on your record. That is the court named on your ticket.

ADOT’s records page does not describe a dispute process for other errors. Contact ADOT MVD directly and ask how to correct the item.

Keep a copy of the record you checked. It shows what the record said on the day you printed it. After the fix, order a fresh copy and compare the two.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

These come from the ADOT pages and the rules above:

Assuming online always works. ADOT says the online option is for eligible customers.
Mailing an unwitnessed form. The signature must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent.
Leaving out search details. Give your full name, license number or customer number.
Skipping the permissible use. Records with personal details need one.
Calling MVD about a dismissed ticket. The court that handled it is the place to start.
Ordering the wrong record online. The vehicle record and the driver license record are listed separately.

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 online?

If you are eligible, ADOT says you can obtain and print your record at AZMVDNow.gov. ADOT’s online services page lists “Driver License Record” as one of its services.

How much does the online record cost?

ADOT’s records page does not list an online price. On the paper form, ADOT charges $3 for an uncertified record and $5 for a certified one.

Do I need an account?

ADOT says select express services work without an account, but full access needs you to activate your account or sign in. It does not say which group the driving record falls in.

What if I cannot use AZMVDNow?

Use Motor Vehicle Record Request form 46-4416. Mail it or bring it to an MVD or authorized third-party office, with a signature that is notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent.

Who else can see my Arizona MVD driving record?

Only requesters with a permissible use under the DPPA and ARS 28-455. Examples include courts, licensed attorneys, auto insurers, CDL employers and anyone with your written consent.

What if a dismissed ticket still shows?

The court FAQ says to call the court of jurisdiction. That is the court named on your citation.

Is the online record certified?

ADOT’s records page does not say. It lists the certified record as a $5 item on the request form, so use the form if you need a certified copy and the portal does not offer one.

Can I get a vehicle record online too?

ADOT’s online services page lists “Motor Vehicle Record” under vehicle registration services. That is separate from the “Driver License Record” listed for driving history.

Conclusion

Your Arizona driving record online is a short trip if AZMVDNow.gov shows you as eligible. If not, the request form works by mail or in person with a notarized or MVD-witnessed signature.

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.