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Can I request a certified driver’s record online?
At this time, you may not request a driver record online with the Missouri Department of Revenue. You may submit requests via mail, fax, or in person at a DOR licensing office. To check your driving record in person, you need only show your photo ID and pay the driver record fee. To do so by mail or fax, you need to fill out the Request from Driver License Record Holder form and have it signed by the record holder and notarized. Send your request to:

Driver License Record Center

301 West High Street Room 470

PO Box 2167

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Fax: (573) 526-7367

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

Do I need to attend traffic school if I get a speeding ticket?
In Missouri, you may have the option to attend traffic school to prevent the addition of points to your driving record. If your county participates, the Driver Improvement Program (DIP) will remove points from your driver s license. After you pay your traffic fine, you will automatically qualify to participate in the program. You must attend an authorized DIP program within 60 days of entering your guilty plea. This program removes points from your driver s license but does not remove the violation from your driving record.

For more information: Missouri Driver Education and Traffic Schools

How can I pay for my traffic or parking ticket?
In Missouri, you must respond to your traffic ticket within 30 days. If you choose to plead guilty and pay the fine, you have several options to pay traffic ticket. You may pay online, by mail, over the phone, or in person at the Missouri Fine Collection Center. And there is a $4 convenience fee on all payments by phone or online. You may send in your payment or visit:

Missouri Fine Collection Center

PO Box 104540

Jefferson City, Missouri 65110

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Missouri

How do I file a complaint when I believe someone has illegally accessed my DMV record?
If you believe that your driving record has been illegally accessed, then you may contact the Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Record Center at 573-526-3669. The representatives at the DOR will direct you on how to proceed with filing a complaint stating that someone may have illegally assessed your record. It is up to the officials at the DOR to determine the findings in your complaint. The only people that are allowed access to your record without your consent are businesses that are authorized to do so by the Missouri DOR.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

How do I get a copy of my driving record?
You may get a copy of your own Missouri driving record in person, by mail, or by fax. To get one in person, just bring your photo ID with you to a Missouri Department of Revenue Licensing Office and pay the $5.88 record fee (plus a $2 processing fee). To apply by mail or fax, you must complete a Request from Driver License Record Holder application form completely filled out and notarized. There is a $.50 fee for fax transactions. Fees are subject to change. Send application and payment to:

Driver License Record Center

301 West High Street Room 470

PO Box 2167

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Fax: (573) 526-7367

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

How do I get a traffic ticket dismissed?
If you plead ‘not guilty to a traffic ticket and prove that you did not commit the violation, then your traffic ticket may be dismissed. Bargaining comes down from the prosecution only. Also, you may not plead ‘no contest in Missouri traffic court. There is a possibility that you may have to pay higher costs related to fighting a traffic ticket in court. To plead ‘not guilty to a traffic ticket, you must fill out a form and mail it to:

Missouri Fine Collection Center

PO Box 104540

Jefferson City, Missouri 65110

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

How do I obtain a copy of someone else’s driving record?
To get a copy of another person s DMV driving record that contains their personal information, you will need to get the record holder to sign over the right to their information, or you must be an authorized business or other entity that makes frequent driving record requests. To request a record, you must fill out the Request from Driver License Record Holder application that has been signed by the record holder and get it notarized. Once ready, take it to a licensing office or send it via mail or fax to the Missouri DOR.

Anyone may request someone else s driving record that does not contain any personal information such as name, address, date of birth, hair color, driver s license number or photograph.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

How do I reinstate my license if I refused to submit a breath/urine/blood test?
Refusing to take a blood, urine, or breath test when pulled over for a DUI is called a Chemical Revocation in Missouri. To reinstate revoked drivers license after a Chemical Revocation you must:
  • Pay the $45 reinstatement fee.
  • Maintain proof of auto insurance on file with the DOR for two years.
  • Complete a substance abuse traffic program.
  • Be responsible for installing and maintaining an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) if you have two or more alcohol or drug related violations

If you are caught with blood alcohol content above the limit set by the IID device, it may result in an additional six months of the IID requirement. Fees are subject to change.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

How do I remove points from my driver’s license?
As you may reduce points on your driving record with the participation in traffic school, you may not remove violations from your driving record altogether. Though after three years, most violations will automatically clear from your record. In the case of your driver s license having been suspended or revoked, your driving record will clear five years after reinstatement. A ticket received for failure to have car insurance will never clear from your driving record.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

How many points can I get on my driving record before my driver’s license is suspended?
Your Missouri driver s license will be suspended if you accumulate more than eight points in 18 months on your driving record. The first suspension will be for 30 days, the second for 60 days, and the third for 90 days. If you accumulate 12 or more points in 12 months, your driver s license will be suspended for one year. After your license is reinstated following a suspension or revocation, you will be left with four points on your driving record. Your points will be reduced every year you drive without accumulating new points.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

How many times can I attend a traffic school course to remove points from my driving record?
In Missouri, you may have the option to attend traffic school to prevent the addition of points to your driving record. You can participate in the program no more than one time in a 36-month period. If your county participates, the Driver Improvement Program (DIP) will remove points from your driver s license. After you pay your traffic fine, you will automatically qualify to participate in the program. You must attend an authorized DIP program within 60 days of entering your guilty plea. This program removes points from your driver s license but does not remove the violation from your driving record.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

If I lost my traffic or parking ticket, how can I find the information again?
If you lost your traffic or parking ticket or the citation number on your ticket is somehow hard to read, then you may request information on your case via a hotline. Call 877-866-3926 for assistance on your traffic ticket information. A traffic ticket contains a citation number. You may not pay traffic fines online if you do not have your citation number. You have 30 days from the date that the ticket was issued to take care of the traffic ticket.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

If my driver’s license was confiscated at the time of my DUI/DWI arrest, how do I get it back?
Under Missouri s implied consent law, you are required to submit to an alcohol or drug test when pulled over by a law enforcement officer for a DWI. If you refuse, you driving privileges will be revoked for one year. The officer will confiscate your driver s license and issue you a 15-day temporary permit. You may petition your arrest at the local circuit court. If the arrest is upheld, then you must serve the revocation period and meet the reinstatement qualification to get back your driver s license. This involves retaking the complete driver exam among other things.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

What are the different types of driving records?
In Missouri, there is one type of driving record available for purchase. There are also other types of records that you can order at no additional charge. Those records are:
  • Clearance Letter
  • Image Portfolio
  • Temporary Driving Privilege

Please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Record Center at 573-526-3669 for more information on the different types of driving records.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

What are the penalties of being convicted of driving under the influence?
If you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol in the state of Missouri, you may face criminal and administrative penalties. Those penalties include:
  • Mandatory participation in the Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP)
  • If it is your second DUI conviction, installation of Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
  • Payment of reinstatement fee

Your penalties can come from the circuit court in the form of fines and court fees and also from the Missouri Department of revenue in the form of points on your driving record.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

What happens if I don’t pay for my traffic ticket from another state?
Missouri regularly receives information about traffic violations and convictions from other states. Hence, failure to pay an out-of-state traffic fine will result in the same consequences as failing to pay a traffic ticket in your home state. If you do not wish to plead guilty to the traffic offense, you can contest the out-of-state traffic citation. Contact the Court or the DMV in the state that issued the traffic ticket to find out more. Also, consult a traffic attorney to help you with your case.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

What happens if I get traffic ticket fines and I have a CDL?
The Missouri DOR uses a point system to assess traffic violations and their effect on your driving record. Missouri commercial drivers are subject to having commercial driving privileges suspended or revoked if a traffic ticket is issued while driving with a regular driver’s license, and vice versa.

If the standard driving license is suspended, the commercial driver may not engage in commercial driving until his or her regular license is reinstated. For less serious violations, a commercial driver may have his or her commercial driving privileges disqualified while still maintaining regular driving privileges. In situations regarding DUIs, a commercial driver’s license will automatically be suspended.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

What information does a driving record contain?
A full driving record from the Missouri Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Bureau contains personal identifying information about the driver, as well as information on the actual driving history such as violations and suspensions. Some of the personal information included in your driving record is your:
  • Name.
  • Photograph.
  • Driver s license number.

Another person may only access your driving record with personal information if he or she has your written consent, or is an authorized business or entity exempt from the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

What is considered the legal alcohol limit?
What is the cost of a DUI?
The cost of a Missouri DWI is dependent on several factors, including fees for participating in mandated programs and also court fees and fines. Below is a list of some of the costs you may incur if convicted of a DUI:
  • Reinstatement fees
  • Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) fees
  • Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation and maintenance fees

You are also required to provide proof of insurance for two years following the conviction of a DUI. The cost of a DUI can reach over $1,000, all things considered.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

What is the cost of a traffic ticket?
The cost of a traffic ticket is heavily dependent on many factors. Those factors include, the violation, the jurisdiction, and how many points it adds to your driving record. The Missouri Courts has a full schedule of violations and fines on their website. Refer to your citation to find out the exact dollar amount of your ticket. Additionally, several counties in Missouri included an added court cost fee to your ticket amount.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

What is the cost to get a driver record?
The cost to obtain your Missouri driver record is dependent on the method you chose to access your record. Currently, you may only request your driving record by mail, fax, or in person. The cost of a copy of your driving record is $5.88. Below is a list of additional fees:
  • Missouri Department of Revenue Licensing Office processing fee- $2
  • Fax fee- $0.50

There is also a convenience fee charged for debit or credit card transactions. Fees are subject to change.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

What is the DUI penalty for a CDL driver?
Missouri commercial drivers are subject to having their commercial driving privileges suspended or revoked when they receive a DUI on their regular driver’s license record, and vice versa. If it is verified that the BAC is .08 percent or higher, then they may not engage in commercial driving until their license is reinstated. Drivers may apply for limited driving privileges under their regular driver s license. Your commercial driving privileges may be disqualified for one yearif you are caught driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a blood alcohol (BAC) content of .04 percent or higher. Disqualifications can occur if you get a DUI in Missouri or any other state.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

What is the DUI penalty for a minor?
If you are a minor, under 21, and are pulled over by law enforcement for a DUI, you risk getting your driving privileges suspended for 90 days. These guidelines are under Missouri s Abuse or Lose program. Your driver s license or permit may be revoked for one year for any additional violations. Also, minors risk losing their driving privileges if caught underage drinking and not driving. Two points will be added to your driving record and your driver s license will be suspended if found guilty of alcohol possession or intoxication.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

What must I do to reinstate my driver’s license as a result of a DUI/DWI?
To reinstate suspended drivers license as the result of a zero tolerance DWI or alcohol-related moving violation conviction, you must
  • Pay the $45 reinstatement fee.
  • Maintain SR-22 insurance filing with the DOR for two years.
  • Complete a substance abuse traffic course.
  • Install and maintain an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) if you have two or more alcohol or drug related violations
  • Retake the driver exam in its entirety, following revocation

The cost of installation and maintenance of the IID device is the responsibility of the driver. Fees are subject to change.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

Where can I find more information about an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a device that attaches to your vehicle s ignition and records your blood alcohol content (BAC) before allowing you to start the vehicle. You may be mandated to get an IID by the Missouri Department of Revenue if you are required to do so to either reinstate your driving privileges after suspension or revocation, or to participate in a limited driving privilege program. Installers of IIDs must be certified and approved by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri

Where can I find my traffic or parking ticket information online?
In Missouri, you can pay the fine for your traffic violation online. To pay traffics ticket online and access the available information on your violation, you have to have your citation number available. If you do not have the ticket or it is illegible, then you may call 877-866-3926 to find out your citation number. You must take care of your traffic ticket within 30 days of issuance.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Missouri

Why doesn’t a recent traffic ticket I received appear on my driving record?
It may take some time before recent violations appear on your driving record. You may contact the Missouri Department of Revenue at 573-526-2407 to verify a traffic ticket or other violation was added to your driver record. After three years, most violations automatically clear from your driving record. Some violations never clear such as failure to provide proof of insurance.

For more information: Your Missouri Driving Record

Will I get any points on my record if I received a traffic ticket from another state?
Yes, if you get a traffic ticket in another state, the MO DMV will count that ticket on your driving record. As a result, the Missouri Department of Revenue will add points on your MO drivers record for traffic convictions that you receive in other states.

Keep in mind that all traffic violations are not assigned the same points, therefore check with yor local Missouri Driver License Bureau to see if your traffic citation will result with points being added to your MO driving record.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Missouri

Will I have points against my driver’s license if I get a ticket?
If you get a traffic ticket, then your Missouri driving record will be assessed points. The number of points added to your driver s license depends on the violation and jurisdiction. State, county and municipal ordinance vary in the number of points assessed against your drivers license. The Missouri Department of Revenue website has a list of violations and what the points are at the state, county and municipal level. Most violations are given two points.

For more information: Missouri Motor Vehicle & Driver License Division Point System

Will I have to take an alcohol awareness class to reinstate my driver’s license?
If your driving privileges were suspended or revoked for any of the following violations, you will have to complete an alcohol awareness course under the Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP):
  • Alcohol-related traffic violation
  • Any offense involving the use or possession of alcohol and drugs
  • Offenses involving the fraudulent use of a driver s license

The driver is responsible for paying the fees to attend a SATOP program.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Missouri