State Specific MVR Information
  State  Information Reported   Years Reported
   MVR (Driving Records)
 Alaska

  

  

  

Records released to permissible users contain the residence, mailing address, height, weight and DOB, but no the SSN. Alaska reports all convictions except parking violations. Accidents are not reported unless action is taken, and then only specific action taken on the license is shown on the MVR.Alaska reports no unique state violations.Alaska does not permit driver school attendance in lieu of conviction.  
Minor Moving Violations  3 years
Major offenses (reckless driving, hit-and-run, etc…)  5 years
Suspensions  3 years from ending date
 California

  

  

  

Hit and Run, Reckless driving, and DUI  7 years from violation date
Other convictions and accidents  3 years from violation date
Actions (Suspensions, Revocation, FRA)  3 years from violation date
Failure to Appear for DUI offense  10 years from violation date
 ColoradoAll activities are on record for 7 years   
 Connecticut 

 

 		Moving Violations 3 years
DUI, Evading Responsibility, Driving Under Suspension 10 Years
Suspensions Indefinite, until restored.
 District of Columbia (DC)

  

  

  

All convictions with points are shown on the MVR, accidents will be listed if there is a conviction; however, fault in not shown. DC does not allow for driver school attendance in lieu of conviction.  
Moving Violations  2 years
DWI  10 years
Suspensions/Revocations  5 years
 Florida UnlimitedNotice:Florida Unlimited records might contain information that is not permitted to be communicated to an end user such as non-conviction information older than 7 years. Much of the information contained in these records may not be FCRA compliant and may not be used for Employment purposes. 
Moving ViolationsUnlimited
No-Contest PleasUnlimited
Non-Guilty ViolationsUnlimited
DUI, Evading Responsibility, Driving Under SuspensionUnlimited
Other convictions and accidentsUnlimited
Iowa

  

  

  

Non Moving Violations  3 years
Moving Violations  5 to 7 years (Unless CMV)
DWI  10 years
Suspensions  If closed, 6 months to 12 years; if open, indefinite
 Illinois

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Accidents  4 to 4 1/2 years from date of conviction (unless fatality, then 5 years)
Moving Violations  4 to 4 1/2 years from date of conviction
DUI  7 years from termination date
Commercial Motor Vehicle Serious Violations  
Driving Under the Influence  55 years past conviction date
Leaving the scene of an accident  55 years past conviction date
Felony Convictions  55 years past conviction date
CDL Drivers  
Other serious convictions (any vehicle)  10 years past reinstatement date
Minor Convictions  3 years past conviction date
Accidents  10 years past accident date
Withdrawal Actions  55 years past withdrawal date or 3 years past reinstatement date
 Kansas

  

  

  

Accidents  3 years from conviction date
Minor Moving Violations  5 years from conviction date
DWI  Lifetime
Suspensions  3 to 5 years from conviction date
 Massachusetts 

The driving record will show all reported in-state and out-of-state convictions dating back to the mid 1980’s for a driver (who has been a MA resident since that time). Otherwise, the record will show convictions from the date after the mid 1980’s that the person obtained a MA license.

 
 Missouri

  

  

  

Accident  Does not appear unless suspension/revocation action taken
Moving Violations  3 years
DWI  Permanent
Suspensions  5 years after reinstatement
 Montana

  

  

  

Seatbelt convictions are not listed on the driving record.  
Accidents are not reported unless the damage is over $500 and a conviction is rendered  
Traffic Convictions  Points applied for three years
DUI (1st and 2nd Offense within 5 years)  Points applied for three years
Suspensions  Varies according to violation, ninety days to indefinite.
Unsatisfied Judgment  Six years
All traffic violations remain in the state database indefinitely. Surrendered licenses are purged from the computer system five years after the expiration date.  
Oregon

Convictions for major traffic offenses, commercial driver license  entries, diversion agreements  and alcohol rehabilitation entries

 At least 10 years

Convictions for minor offenses and accidents

 At least 5 years

Suspensions, cancellations, and  revocations also are included

 3 or 5 years 

May contain miscellaneous  administrative entries, multiple status  entries and some out of state    
  commercial entries.

 

Entries shown on  court print may exceed time periods listed due to annual file purging scheduling.

 
 Texas

  

  

  

Non Moving Violations  Does not appear
Moving Violations  5 years
Suspensions  5 years
SR Judgment  11 years
Utah

  

  

  

  		Accidents  Reported only if convicted for a moving violation
Moving Violations  3 years
Alcohol/Drug related violations  6 years
Mandatory Convictions in Commercial Vehicle  10 years
Withdrawals  3 years
 Virginia

  

  

  

  		Moving Violations  3 years
Speeding  5 years
Reckless driving offenses  11 years
DWI  11 years
Suspensions  24 months from complied date
 Washington

  

  

  

  		Employment Records
Who can order?
Employers and their agents, for the purposes of determining if a driver should be employed to operate a *commercial vehicle.  
*"Commercial Vehicle" means any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers for hire, as defined in Chapters RCW 46.04.140 and RCW 46.25.010(6).  
Effective July 26, 2009, RCW 46.52.130 will allow for the request of an employment ADR for non-CDL holders, by an employer, prospective employer, volunteer organization, or an agent acting on behalf of an employer, prospective employer or volunteer organization. The ADR may be issued provided the person drives as a principle part of their job duties.  
Moving Violations  5 years
Accidents  5 years
Accidents (Commercial Vehicles)  10 years
Commercial vehicle related convictions  55 years
Alcohol Related convictions  15 years
Suspensions, Revocations or disqualifications  5 years from release date
Vehicular Assault, Deferred Prosecution  Permanently
Insurance Records
Who can order?
Insurance Carriers, Insurers and their agents, who use such information to create and/or renew insurance policies.
  • Commercial Carriers/Insurers/Agents
  • Non-Commercial Carriers/Insurers/Agents
  • Life Carriers/Insurers/Agents
  
Convictions, Violations  3 years (Commercial, Non-commercial and Life records)
Accidents
Transit Records
Who can order?
Employees or agents of a transit authority and/or volunteer organizations, to determine if a driver meets the insurance and risk management requirements necessary to drive a vanpool vehicle.  
Moving Violations  5 years
Accidents  5 years
Accidents (Commercial Vehicles)  10 years
Commercial vehicle related convictions  55 years
Alcohol Related convictions  15 years
Suspensions, Revocations or disqualifications  5 years from release date
Vehicular Assault, Deferred Prosecution  Permanently
 Wisconsin

  

  

  

  		Moving violations suspensions/revocations  5 years from date of conviction
Alcohol-related or serious offense violations  55 years
Accidents  4 years from date of accident
Revocation based on damage judgment  20 years
Serious convictions and commercial motor vehicle disqualifying offenses  55 years

 Wyoming

  

  

  

  		Moving violations, uninsured accidents, compulsory insurance violations, administrative per se & refusals, nonresident violator compact violations, and proof of financial responsibility withdrawals.  3 years of history
Driving under the influence, reckless driving, accident judgements, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an injury accident, a felony which is a result of manner of driving, and transporting liquor to a minor convictions and withdrawals  5 years of history
Since July 1, 1989, accidents are only reported if the driver has no insurance.