Certified or non-certified driving record
A certified record carries the state's seal or signature saying it is a true copy. An uncertified one has the same contents without that.
Updated 13 November 2026
When uncertified is enough
- Checking your own record for mistakes
- Seeing what an insurer or employer will see
- Most job applications that ask you to bring your record
That covers most people. An uncertified copy is quicker to get and arrives by email.
When you need a certified copy
- A court has asked for your record, for example to dismiss a ticket after a driving course
- A government agency, licensing board or immigration authority has asked for it
- An employer has said in writing that it must be certified
If you are not sure, ask whoever requested the record. Ordering the wrong type means paying twice.
Where each one comes from
StateDrivingRecords.com provides uncertified copies. A certified copy can only be issued by the state agency that keeps the record, usually on paper.
See your own record
Your record shows exactly what is on file for you. Pick the state that issued your license.
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