Delaney Simchuk, Car Insurance Writer
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Yes, certain New Jersey DMV records are public. The New Jersey DMV maintains records of vehicle registrations, license information, and vehicular crashes, and prepares statistical reports that may be accessed by the public, but your driving record is only available to you, authorized groups, and individuals who have your official consent. Authorized groups can include potential employers, law enforcement, or insurance companies.
How You Can Request Public New Jersey DMV Records
- By mail. Send your request to Official Custodian of Records of the Motor Vehicle Commission: Official Custodian of Records / Motor Vehicle Commission / 225 East State Street / P.O. Box 162 / Trenton, NJ, 08666-0162 / ATTN: Regulatory and Legislative Affairs.
To request a copy of your own New Jersey driving record, go to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website, click 'Request Your Driver History Abstract'', and pay the small service fee. You will then get a PDF copy of your driving record.
To learn more, check out WalletHub's guide to checking your driving record.
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