How to Get Your MVR in Georgia
Georgia driving records are issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Order yours directly from the state for $7.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Georgia Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) | 3-year | No | $7.00 | ✓ |
| 7-Year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) | 7-year | No | $9.00 | ✓ |
| Lifetime Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) | full-history | No | $9.00 | ✓ |
| Certified MVR (printed and mailed) | 3-year | Yes | $7.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official GA ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Non-certified: immediate. Certified (mailed): 3-5 business days.
- Go to dds.georgia.gov and create or log in to your MyDDS account at dds.drives.ga.gov
- Navigate to 'Driving History (MVR)' under Online Services
- Select record type: 3-year ($7), 7-year ($9), or Lifetime ($9)
- Pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover
- Download non-certified record immediately OR choose certified — DDS prints, certifies, and mails it to your address (allow several days)
Order by Mail
Form: Form DDS-18 - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Application Form (download)
- Download Form DDS-18 from dds.georgia.gov
- Complete with full name, date of birth, Georgia driver license number, and record type
- Include a money order, cashier's check, or personal check payable to 'Department of Driver Services' for $7 (3-year) or $9 (7-year or lifetime)
- Mail to Georgia DDS, MVR Request, PO Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013
Mail to: Georgia Department of Driver Services, MVR Request, Post Office Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013
Turnaround: Varies; allow 1-2 weeks
Order In Person
- Locate your nearest DDS Customer Service Center at dds.georgia.gov/locations
- Bring your Georgia driver license or government-issued photo ID
- Request your MVR and specify type (3-year, 7-year, or lifetime)
- Pay $7 or $9 by cash or credit/debit card (Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx — NO checks at DDS offices)
Mail to: Any Georgia DDS Customer Service Center statewide
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Georgia Quirks
Georgia DDS offices do NOT accept checks, money orders, or cashier's checks in person — only cash and credit/debit cards. By mail, personal checks, money orders, and cashier's checks are accepted. The online non-certified record is available immediately for 30 days; certified records are printed and mailed. As of July 1, 2026, MVR pricing was scheduled to increase — verify current fees at dds.georgia.gov before ordering.
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 Georgia 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 a Georgia driving record (MVR) cost?
- $7 for a 3-year record or $9 for a 7-year or lifetime record. Note: pricing was scheduled to increase effective July 1, 2026 — verify at dds.georgia.gov.
- Can I order my Georgia MVR online?
- Yes. Create a MyDDS account at dds.drives.ga.gov, navigate to Driving History, select your record type, and pay by credit card. Non-certified records download immediately; certified copies are mailed.
- Does a Georgia MVR satisfy the FMCSA DQ file requirement?
- Yes. Request at minimum the 7-year MVR ($9) to capture all CDL-relevant violations. A certified copy (printed and mailed by DDS) provides the official state seal for formal DQ documentation.
- Why can't I pay by check at a Georgia DDS office?
- Georgia DDS Customer Service Centers only accept cash and credit/debit cards. If you want to pay by check, mail your request with Form DDS-18.
- Can my trucking company access my Georgia MVR in bulk?
- Yes. Companies requesting 50+ MVRs per year can apply for bulk access through onlinemvr.dds.ga.gov/mvr after dual certification by DDS and the Georgia Technology Authority.