In Arizona, from the moment you get your permit, you have an official Arizona driving record on file with the state. This record contains all sorts of important driving information about you that can be used by the court and by insurance companies. You may also want or need a copy of your driving record, so it is important to understand how to get it and why it is important.

When you Need to Get your Driving Record

There are limits as to who can see you driving record. In Arizona, only the driver in question, those who have your signed consent, members of the government, lawyers who need it for a court case, prospective employers looking to hire you as a driver, and insurance company representatives are allowed to request a copy. Others who may access copies include researchers interested in statistical information, towing companies, private toll facilities, and anyone else needing it for matters of public safety. However, if this is the case, not all of your personal information will be revealed. Read more...

What Information is Contained

Your Arizona driving record will contain all kinds of information about you and your driving history. You can also request a more complete report, called an Arizona Motor Vehicle Report. Read more...

Where to Get a Driving Record

Ordering your Arizona driving record is actually fairly easy. You can do so quickly by going to your local Motor Vehicle Division office or driver license center. Make sure you have your ID. If you don’t want to spend the time diving to the office, however, you can also request your driving record via mail or online. If you’re applying via mail, you must have your form notarized. Read more...

How It’s Used

Your driving record is used in a number of ways. For you, this document serves as a way to ensure that your record is up to date and a way to keep track of your driving process. How do others use it? Read more...

How Defensive Driving and Traffic School Affects It

If you get a ticket, you may have the option of going to Arizona defensive driving school. This is often the best option, even though it means pleading guilty when you think you are innocent. If you go to defensive driving school, your ticket will be wiped out completely, meaning that no record of it will appear on your Arizona driving record. You’ll also avoid paying fines and getting Arizona driving points. Read more...

Insurance Rates and Driving Records

One of the most beneficial ways in which your driving record can be used is in conjunction with your insurance. If your record is clean, you can get an auto insurance discount for showing that you’re a safe driver. In addition, you may be able to get an Arizona auto insurance discount if you take a defensive driving course. If you take such course just as a refresher course (not in response to a ticket), your insurance company may look upon this information favorably. Read more...

Cost

Getting your Arizona driving record isn’t difficult and is actually very inexpensive. If you go through the state, ordering your driving record only costs $3 - $5, depending on how far back you’d like to see. You can pay this fee via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. You may also be able pay via cash or check if you apply for your driving record in person, depending on your local MVD center’s policies. Call to find out about their accepted forms of payments. Read more...

Arizona Driving Record

Your Arizona driving record is important, as you’ve undoubtedly realized by now. Read more...