How to Get Your MVR in Louisiana
Louisiana driving records are issued by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). Order yours directly from the state for $18.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Louisiana Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Driving Record (online) | full-history | No | $18.00 | ✓ |
| Driving record / no-record letter (mail request) | full-history | No | $5.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official LA ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate; viewable/printable for 30 days
- Go to dps.expresslane.org/officialdrivingrecord (CDL holders can use the Commercial ODR service at dps.expresslane.org/commercialodr)
- Enter your name, address, driver's license number, date of birth, and license class exactly as they appear on your license
- Pay $16.00 plus the $2.00 electronic commerce service charge ($18.00 total) with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express
- View and print the record - it stays viewable for 30 days after purchase
Order by Mail
- Write a request including your full name, date of birth, and Social Security number
- Attach a copy of your out-of-state driver's license or birth certificate
- Enclose a $5.00 money order, cashier's check, or certified check (no personal checks) per the OMV drivers page
- Mail to OMV, P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
- Allow approximately 10 business days
Mail to: OMV, P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Turnaround: About 10 business days
Order In Person
- Find an OMV office at offices.omv.la.gov
- Bring your driver's license or ID
- Request your official driving record and pay the record fee
- Receive the record at the counter
Mail to: Any Louisiana OMV office (locations at offices.omv.la.gov)
Turnaround: Same visit
Good to Know — Louisiana Quirks
The online ODR includes CDL status and crash entries (listed regardless of fault) and is unavailable 11:30 p.m.-4 a.m. A dedicated Commercial ODR service exists for CDL drivers at dps.expresslane.org/commercialodr. The $5.
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 Louisiana record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Louisiana official driving record?
- $18.00 online ($16.00 record + $2.00 electronic commerce charge) at dps.expresslane.org, printable immediately and viewable for 30 days.
- Is there a separate record for CDL drivers in Louisiana?
- Yes - Louisiana runs a Commercial Official Driving Record service at dps.expresslane.org/commercialodr, and every ODR shows CDL privilege status.
- How long can I access my Louisiana record after buying it online?
- 30 days. You can view and reprint the most current version of your ODR during that window, so save the PDF.
- Does the Louisiana ODR work for a DQ file?
- Yes - it is the state's official driving record from the OMV, which satisfies 49 CFR 391.23. Crashes appear on it even when you were not at fault.
- Can I order a Louisiana record by mail?
- Yes - written request with name, DOB, SSN, ID copy, and a $5.00 money order/cashier's check to OMV, P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; allow about 10 business days. Confirm the current mail fee with OMV first.