39 Month Driving Record AZ: What It Covers

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

A 39 month driving record AZ drivers can order is the uncertified driver record that Arizona rule R17-4-802 calls a “Driver 39-month record,” and ADOT MVD charges $3 for it on the request form. ADOT’s records page gives the same $3 uncertified record a shorter label, a three-year driving record. If you need an official copy, the $5 certified record covers five years.

Key Facts

Official name: “Driver 39-month record, uncertified” in rule R17-4-802. See what it is.
Two labels: ADOT’s web page calls the $3 record a three-year record. See three years or 39 months.
Price on the form: $3 uncertified, $5 certified. See record types.
Insurers: MVD may not release violations 40 or more months old to them. See the 40-month rule.
Ordering: online if eligible, or by form with a notarized or witnessed signature. See how to ask.

What Is a 39 Month Driving Record AZ?

Arizona’s records rule, R17-4-802, lists the record types MVD may release. One of them is the “Driver 39-month record, uncertified.”

That is the record behind the search term. It is a driver record, not a vehicle record. And it is uncertified, which sets it apart from the certified records on the same list.

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Records page sells an uncertified record for $3 on the request form. ADOT’s driver license manual lists the same fee as “Uncertified 39-month $3.”

Three Years or 39 Months?

You may see two different spans for the same record. Here is where each one comes from:

Rule R17-4-802 names it the “Driver 39-month record, uncertified.”
ADOT’s driver license manual, revised February 2022, lists “Uncertified 39-month” at $3.
ADOT’s records web page describes the $3 uncertified record as a three-year driving record.

All three describe the $3 uncertified driver record. ADOT’s records page lists one uncertified price, $3. The rule and the manual give the span in months, and the web page uses a shorter label in years.

For reference, 39 months is three years and three months. If the exact span matters for your purpose, rely on the rule’s name and confirm with MVD before you order.

Date Math for Each Span

Here is what each span would reach if it counted back from the day you order. Say you order on October 25, 2026:

39 months back: July 25, 2023.
Three years back: October 25, 2023.
Five years back: October 25, 2021.

The gap between the first two lines is three months. That is the whole difference between the two labels.

Arizona Driver Record Types Compared

R17-4-802 lists five kinds of driver records. The ADOT records page prices only two of them:

Record name in R17-4-802	Certified?	Price on the ADOT request form
Driver 39-month record	No	$3 (ADOT page: three-year record)
Driver five-year record	Yes	$5 (ADOT page: five-year record)
Driver extended history record	Yes	Not listed on the ADOT page
Special MVR	No	Not listed on the ADOT page
Commercial driver license record	No	Not listed on the ADOT page

A five-year record covers 60 months. So the certified record reaches back 21 months further than the 39-month uncertified record.

The rule also lists title and registration records and support documents. Those are about vehicles and paperwork, not your driving history.

Five steps to choose and request the right Arizona driver record, from asking who needs it to signing the form

Certified or Uncertified?

The main differences on the ADOT page are price and span. The uncertified record is $3. The certified record is $5 and covers five years.

ADOT’s records page does not explain who must accept which type. So the safe step is to ask whoever wants your record. An employer, court or agency can tell you whether it needs a certified copy.

If you only want to check your own record, the uncertified record is the lower-cost choice. For a longer look back, the certified five-year record covers more time.

The Extended History Record

R17-4-802 lists a third driver option, the “Driver extended history record, certified.” It is certified, like the five-year record.

The ADOT records page does not give a price or a span for it. We checked that page on October 25, 2026, and it priced only the $3 uncertified and $5 certified records.

Neither line mentioned extended history. Ask MVD about the extended history record before you request it, so you know what it covers and what it costs.

The Insurer 40-Month Rule

R17-4-802 has one more rule tied to time. It says MVD shall not release to an insurer any information in a driving record about a traffic violation that occurred 40 months or more before the request.

The rule covers brokers, managing general agents, authorized agents and insurance producers too. It is about what MVD may release to insurers. It does not say what appears on the record you order for yourself.

For how a dismissed ticket relates to insurance, see our insurance guide.

Making an Arizona Driving Record Request

ADOT gives you three ways to order:

Online. If you are eligible, get your record and print it at AZMVDNow.gov.
By mail. Send the Motor Vehicle Record Request form, number 46-4416 in ADOT’s manual, with the fee.
In person. Take the form to any MVD office or authorized third-party office.

On the form routes, your signature must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent. The manual adds that you will be required to show identification.

The rule also sets what MVD needs to find a driver record. You must give at least one of three items: the full name, the driver license number or the customer number. MVD may ask for more.

Our guide to the Arizona driving record online compares the online and form routes step by step.

Summary card showing how Arizona sources name the uncertified record: 39-month in the rule and manual, three-year on the ADOT page

Before You Order: A Checklist

Gather these before you fill out the form:

The record type. Uncertified for $3, or certified for $5.
Search details. Your full name, driver license number or customer number.
Identification. The manual says you will be required to show it.
A notary or MVD agent. One of them must witness your signature.
Your permissible use. Pick it from the list on the form.

Asking for Someone Else’s Record

R17-4-802 also covers requests made with another person’s consent. For a one-time request, the requester must present a properly signed Consent To Release Motor Vehicle Record form from the person whose record it is.

The rule also describes a general consent form. MVD records a general consent on the person’s records, and it stays valid until the person revokes it in writing.

A revocation can be made in person at an MVD customer service office or an authorized third-party office. It can also be mailed to the Motor Vehicle Division in Phoenix.

Other permissible uses come from state law, such as uses by courts or insurers. Our online record guide lists them.

Points and the 39-Month Record

Points are one reason to check your record. ADOT’s Points Assessment page says points for a moving violation conviction are assessed against your permanent driving record.

A speeding conviction is 3 points. Eight or more points in any 12-month period may lead to Traffic Survival School or a suspension.

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

The 39 Months and MVD’s Point Windows

MVD’s point rules use two windows. Rule R17-4-404 looks at points in a 12-month period for most levels, and at 24 or more points in a 36-month period for the top level.

A 39-month span is longer than both windows. So a record covering 39 months reaches past the full 36-month look-back. Our guide to how many points to suspend license in AZ explains each level.

Dismissed Tickets

A ticket dismissed through the Arizona Supreme Court’s defensive driving program adds no points. The court FAQ says points are not assessed to your motor vehicle record for it.

If a dismissed citation still shows on your record, the FAQ says to call the court that handled it. For CDL holders, the court still forwards the judgment record to MVD, though no points are assessed.

Vehicle Records Are Separate

The 39-month record is about a driver. R17-4-802 also lists title and registration records, in certified and uncertified versions.

The search details differ too. For a vehicle record, the rule asks for the vehicle identification number, the license plate number or the owner’s full name.

Privacy Limits

ADOT says release of driver records follows the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, as adopted in Arizona law. A record with personal identifying information requires a permissible use, and the request form lists those uses.

That is why the form lists the permissible uses. Pick the use that fits your request, and sign before a notary or MVD agent.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

These come from R17-4-802 and the ADOT records page:

Mixing up the labels. The three-year label and the 39-month name both describe the $3 uncertified record.
Buying uncertified when certified is required. Ask first.
Leaving the search fields blank. Give at least your full name, license number or customer number.
Skipping the notary. Form requests need a notarized or MVD-witnessed signature.
Reading the 40-month rule as a record rule. It limits release to insurers.

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

What is a 39 month driving record in AZ?

It is the uncertified driver record listed in rule R17-4-802 as the “Driver 39-month record.” ADOT charges $3 for it on the request form.

Is the three-year record the same as the 39-month record?

ADOT’s web page calls its $3 uncertified record a three-year record. The rule and ADOT’s manual call the $3 uncertified record a 39-month record. Both describe the $3 uncertified record, so ask MVD if the exact span matters.

How much is a certified Arizona driving record?

ADOT charges $5 for a certified record on the request form. ADOT’s page calls it a five-year record.

Can I get my 39-month record online?

If you are eligible, ADOT says you can get your record and print it at AZMVDNow.gov. ADOT’s records page does not list an online price.

What do I need to request a driver record?

The request form, the fee and a signature that is notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent. Rule R17-4-802 says to give your full name, license number or customer number.

Can my insurer see violations older than 40 months?

R17-4-802 says MVD shall not release to an insurer information about a traffic violation that occurred 40 months or more before the request.

Does a dismissed defensive driving ticket show points?

No points are assessed for it, per the court FAQ. If the citation still shows on your record, call the court that handled it.

What is a special MVR?

Rule R17-4-802 lists a “Special MVR, uncertified” as one record type. ADOT’s records page does not describe or price it, so ask MVD what it covers.

Conclusion

The 39 month driving record AZ drivers order is the $3 uncertified record, even when ADOT’s web page calls it a three-year record. Ask whoever needs your record whether a certified five-year copy is required, and sign the form before a notary or MVD agent.

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.