Motor Vehicles



Obtain a Driver's Record of Someone other than yourself

DMV protects the privacy of individuals by closely adhering to the Driver's Privacy Protection Act. Therefore, DMV will release driver's records only to the following requesters:
  • Driver, with proof of identity
  • Individual driver's representative (for example, a spouse), with written authorization from the driver and a copy of the driver's proof of identification, bearing a discernable signature
  • Law enforcement representatives, with documentation showing driver's involvement in an investigation
  • Government entities, as part of an established activity requiring records (for example, security clearances, investigations, and recruitment)
  • Attorneys, with written authorization from their client to obtain records
  • Insurance company representatives, with written authorization from the driver as part of an established investigation

All requesters must provide the client's name, date of birth, and driver's license or Social Security number.

You may pay the driver's record fees by cash, check, credit card, or money order payable to DC Treasurer. DC Governement accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. DC Government does not accept American Express credit cards.