Ohio driving record
We are setting up online ordering for Ohio driving records: one short form, no state account, and the record by email.
$34.95
Planned price, state fee included. We are not taking orders yet. StateDrivingRecords.com is a private service, not Ohio BMV.
How it works
Fill in one short form
Your name, date of birth, Ohio license number and email. The form is the same for every state.
Sign the consent
The law lets a state release your record on your written say-so. You sign online.
Get your record by email
We request it from the state through a records supplier and send it to you as a PDF.
We are not taking orders yet. We are still setting up. Check back soon.
What is on a Ohio driving record
Your Ohio driving record is the file Ohio BMV keeps on you as a driver. It is also called a motor vehicle report (MVR), a driver abstract or a driving history report.
Ohio BMV driving record, OH driving record and Ohio MVR are all names for this same record.
- Your license status, class and restrictions
- Convictions for moving violations, such as speeding tickets
- Suspensions and revocations
- Points
What you need to order
- Your full name, as it appears on your license
- Your date of birth
- Your Ohio driver license number
- An email address, and a card to pay with
Types of Ohio driving record
| Record | What it covers | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| Unofficial driving record | 2-year history, view online only, no printout | No |
| Certified driving record (3-year) | 3-year record of moving violation convictions, accident reports, suspensions and revocations | Yes |
Through us you get the standard record as an uncertified copy. A certified copy can only come from Ohio BMV.
Points and violations in Ohio
How do points work in Ohio?
Moving violations add points, a warning letter is sent at 6 points, and 12 points within two years brings a six-month license suspension.
How long do points stay on your license in Ohio?
The 12-point total is counted over a two-year period that starts on the date of the first conviction in that period.
How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in Ohio?
Moving violation convictions stay on the Ohio driver abstract for 36 months from the conviction date.
Does a driving course help in Ohio?
Completing an approved remedial driving course does not remove points, but it gives a 2-point credit that cushions against reaching 12 points within two years.
Rules checked 13 November 2026. Ohio BMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: bmv.ohio.gov, codes.ohio.gov, dam.assets.ohio.gov.
Questions about Ohio driving records
How do I get my Ohio driving record?
We are setting up online ordering for Ohio. When it opens you will fill in one short form, and we will email your record as a PDF.
How much does a Ohio driving record cost?
$34.95, with the state's fee included. Nothing is added at checkout. Ordering is not open yet.
What shows on a Ohio driving record?
Your license status and class, convictions for moving violations, suspensions and revocations, and the other entries Ohio BMV reports.
How do I check if my Ohio license is suspended?
Your Ohio driving record shows whether your license is valid, suspended, revoked or expired, and lists each suspension with its reason and dates. See how to check your license status.
How do I check the points on my Ohio license?
Your Ohio driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. See how to check your license points.
Is StateDrivingRecords.com part of Ohio BMV?
No. We are a private company with no connection to Ohio BMV or any other government agency.
Is the record certified?
No. It is an uncertified copy of the record Ohio BMV holds on you. If a court or an agency needs a certified copy, that has to come from Ohio BMV itself.
Can I order someone else's record?
No. We only request a record for the driver it belongs to, with that driver's signed consent.
What do you need it for?
- Driving record for employment
Why employers check driving records, what they see, and how to get your own copy before you apply.
- Driving record for insurance
Insurers read your driving record when they set your price. How to see what they see, and what else they check.
- Driving record for court
When a court asks for your driving record, what to ask the court first, and whether you need a certified copy.
- Driving records for CDL holders
What trucking employers must check, the records a commercial driver should look at before applying, and where to get them.
Guides
- How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record?
An ordinary speeding ticket stays on your driving record for three to five years in most states. See how long it stays in yours.
- How long does a DUI stay on your record?
A DUI stays on your driving record far longer than a ticket: ten years or more in many states, and for life in some. See your state.
- How long do points stay on your license?
In most states that use points, they count against you for one to three years. See how long points stay on your license in your state.
- How many points does it take to suspend your license?
Each state sets its own limit, such as 12 points in 12 months in Florida. See how many points suspend a license in your state.
- How to get points off your license
Points come off with time, and in many states with an approved driving course. What works in each state, and what a course does not remove.
- What is a clean driving record?
There is no official definition. What employers and insurers usually mean, and how to see whether yours qualifies.
Lived in another state?
Each state keeps its own record of the license it issued. If you have held a license nearby, that state has a separate record.