How to Request a New York Driver History
- 1). Go to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles' website (see Resources). Enter the name of the driver whose history you wish to examine. The only record that you can access is the license number of the driver.
- 2). Enter "New York driving records" in a search engine and examine some unofficial sites that provide records. Study the rates charged by these private investigators. You will pay anywhere from $17 to $24.95 for a same-day summary. Note that the information provided is not officially certified. If you are prepared to pay the charge, choose a firm to do the job. Find out the contact details and finalize the details. Make sure you give the correct name of the driver you're investigating.
- 3). Appear personally at a local DMV office in New York. Show proof of your identity and the capacity in which you are asking for the driver history. Present your case to the official in charge of the DMV records. State the valid cause for which you are requesting the information. Pay the search fee and collect the driver abstract. Ask for information about how to read the abstract.
