How to Get Your MVR in Alabama
Alabama driving records are issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division. Order yours directly from the state for $5.75 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Alabama Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Driver Record | 3-year | Yes | $5.75 | ✓ |
| Full Driver Abstract (complete history) | full-history | Yes | $5.75 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official AL ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate (online)
- Go to alabamainteractive.org/mvr_search/welcome.action
- Log in with your credentials (subscription-based portal for authorized users)
- Enter driver license number and required identifying information
- Pay $5.75 by credit card
- Download or print the 3-year abstract
Order by Mail
Form: Driving Record Request (for personal record) or Request for Motor Vehicle Record Containing Personal Information (third-party) (download)
- Download the Driving Record Request form from alea.gov/dps/driver-license/driver-license-forms
- Complete the form with full name, date of birth, and driver license number
- Attach a cashier's check, certified check, or money order for $5.75 payable to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (no personal checks)
- Mail to ALEA Licensing Bureau, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102-1471
- Allow 1-2 weeks for processing and mail return
Mail to: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Licensing Bureau, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102-1471
Turnaround: 1-2 weeks
Order In Person
- Locate your nearest ALEA Driver License Office at alea.gov/dps/driver-license
- Bring government-issued photo ID
- Request your driving record and pay $5.75 (cash, money order, or credit card; no personal checks)
- Full history abstract requires in-person visit
Mail to: Any ALEA Driver License Office (statewide)
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Alabama Quirks
Full driver abstract (complete history) can only be requested in person with photo ID — not available by mail or online for personal requests. The online portal (alabamainteractive.org) is subscription-based and intended for authorized business users (3-year records only). No personal checks accepted for any payment method. ALEA is the sole agency; Alabama has no separate DMV.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Alabama record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does an Alabama driving record cost?
- $5.75 per record, regardless of whether it is a 3-year abstract or a full history.
- Can I order my Alabama driving record online?
- The online portal (alabamainteractive.org) is subscription-based for authorized business users pulling 3-year records. For personal use, you must request in person at any ALEA Driver License Office or by mail using the official request form.
- Does an Alabama driving record work for a FMCSA driver qualification (DQ) file?
- Yes. A certified Alabama driver abstract from ALEA meets the 49 CFR 391.23 requirement; request a full history to capture all prior violations and license actions.
- How long does Alabama keep driving violations on record?
- Alabama retains most traffic convictions for at least 3 years on the standard abstract; the full driver abstract goes back to the start of your Alabama license history.
- Can an insurance company pull my Alabama MVR without my consent?
- Insurance companies are a permissible use under federal DPPA; they can order your MVR using the Request for Motor Vehicle Record Containing Personal Information form without your explicit consent, as authorized by law.