How to Request a Colorado Driving Record (Certified & Uncertified)

Most people only look for their driving record when something is wrong—insurance rates spiked, a potential employer is asking for one, or you’re worried about a suspension.

In Colorado, this document is officially called a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

You have two ways to get it:

1. Uncertified (Instant): A PDF you download immediately. Good for personal review or insurance quotes.
2. Certified (Slow): A stamped official document mailed to you. Required for court dates and some government jobs.

Here is how to get the right one without overpaying.

Instant Colorado Uncertified Driving Record: myDMV Download

Best For: Personal knowledge, checking points, insurance verification. Time: Immediate. Cost: ~$9.00 – $10.00.

You do not need to create a full profile to get this. You just need your license details.

1. Go to: myDMV Colorado.
2. Menu: Click on “Driver/ID Services” then “Request a Driver Record.”
3. Input: Enter your Last Name, Date of Birth, Driver License Number, and the last 4 digits of your SSN.
4. Pay: Use a credit/debit card.
5. Download: The PDF will generate immediately. Save it—the link expires.

Warning: This version is “Uncertified.” If you print it out and take it to a judge, they might reject it because it lacks the official state seal.

Official Certified Colorado Driving Record: Court-Approved Mailed Version (10–14 Days)

Best For: Court appearances, custody battles, official background checks. Time: 10–14 Business Days (by mail). Cost:~$10.00 – $11.00.

You can request this online, but you cannot download it. The state must physically stamp it and mail it to your address on file.

1. Online: Follow the same steps on myDMV, but select “Certified Record” during checkout.
2. By Mail: Download Form DR 2559 (Permission for Release of Driver Records).
   • Mail it with a check to: Division of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 173350, Denver, CO 80217.
3. In-Person: You can visit a State Driver License Office, but you must make an appointment. (Walk-ins are rarely accepted for records).

How to Read Your Record: Suspensions & OJW

Once you have the document, here is what to look for:

• Active Restraints: If you see “Suspended,” “Revoked,” or “Denied,” you are not legal to drive.
• OJW (Outstanding Judgment Warrant): This code means you have an unpaid ticket or court debt preventing your renewal.
• Points: Colorado uses a “rolling” point system. Points drop off your “active” count after time, but the conviction stays on your history for 7 years (or life for major offenses).

Colorado Point System (Adults vs. Minors)

This is where most people get confused. The number of points that triggers a suspension depends entirely on your age.

Driver Age	Suspension Trigger (12 Months)	Suspension Trigger (Total/Period)
Adult (21+)	12 Points	18 Points in 24 Months
Minor (18–20)	9 Points	12 Points in 24 Months
Minor (<18)	6 Points	7 Points Total (Ever)

Common Violations:

• DUI / DWAI: 8–12 Points (Immediate Suspension).
• Reckless Driving: 8 Points.
• Speeding (20-39 over): 6 Points.
• Speeding (10-19 over): 4 Points.
• Speeding (5-9 over): 1 Point.

Warning: Avoid Third-Party Background Check Sites

You will see ads for sites like “https://www.google.com/search?q=CheckMyDrivingRecord.com.” Avoid them.

• They charge subscription fees ($29/month) for public data you can get for $9.
• Their data is often outdated (lagging weeks behind the actual DMV database).
• Always use the .gov portal (mydmv.colorado.gov) for real-time accuracy.

Conclusion

If you are just curious about your points, go to myDMV, pay the ~$10, and download the PDF. It takes 5 minutes. If you are going to court, request the Certified version at least two weeks in advance so it arrives by mail in time for your hearing.