How to Get Your MVR in Virginia
Virginia driving records are issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Order yours directly from the state for $8.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Virginia Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informal Driver Transcript (online) | 7-year | No | $8.00 | ✓ |
| Informal Driver Transcript (mail/in-person) | 7-year | No | $9.00 | ✓ |
| Certified Driver Transcript | 7-year | Yes | $9.00 + $5.00 certification fee | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official VA ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Online view immediate; mailed copy within 5 business days
- Go to https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/online-services/record-request
- Log in or create a Virginia DMV account
- Select 'Driving Record' and verify your current address matches your driver's license
- Pay $8.00 by credit/debit card
- View your record online; request a mailed certified copy with the additional $5.00 certification fee if needed
Order by Mail
Form: Information Request (Form CRD-93) (download)
- Complete form CRD-93 (Information Request) or write a request letter with your full name, address, and SSN
- Include $9.00 (informal) or $14.00 (certified, includes $5.00 cert fee) by check or money order payable to 'Virginia DMV'
- Mail to: Virginia DMV, Customer Records Work Center, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269
- Receive your record within 5 business days
Mail to: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Attention: Customer Records Work Center, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269
Turnaround: Within 5 business days
Order In Person
- Visit any Virginia DMV customer service center
- Present a valid driver's license or photo ID
- Request your driving record and pay $9.00 (informal) or $14.00 (certified)
- Receive your record
Mail to: Any Virginia DMV customer service center
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Virginia Quirks
Virginia driver transcripts cover different years depending on purpose: insurance records cover 5 years, employment/school/military cover 7 years, and personal use covers up to 11 years. The fees listed ($8 online / $9 mail/in-person) are for the standard employment/insurance record view. Add $5.00 for a certified copy. Online records viewed within 5 days of purchase can be re-viewed at no additional charge. Government entities and certain volunteer organizations may receive employment transcripts free or at a reduced rate.
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 Virginia 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 Virginia driving record cost?
- $8.00 online or $9.00 by mail/in-person for an informal transcript. Add $5.00 for a certified copy (total $14.00 mail/in-person or $13.00 if ordered online and then certified).
- How many years does a Virginia MVR cover?
- It depends on the purpose: insurance records cover 5 years, employment/school/military cover 7 years, and personal use covers up to 11 years.
- Is the Virginia online driving record certified?
- The online view is an informal (uncertified) transcript. To get a certified copy, you must request it be mailed — there is an additional $5.00 certification fee.
- Can I use a Virginia MVR for a FMCSA Driver Qualification File?
- Yes. The Virginia DMV transcript — especially the employment-purpose record covering 7 years — is acceptable under 49 CFR 391.23 for a driver qualification file. A certified copy is recommended.
- How long does it take to receive a Virginia driving record?
- Online records are viewable immediately. Mailed copies (certified or informal) are delivered within 5 business days.