Florida Driving Record Request (HSMV 90511) Form Guide

For most drivers, checking your record is as simple as logging into the MyDMV portal. But there are two specific situations where the digital version won’t cut it:

1. You need a “Certified Copy” for court or legal residency.
2. You are requesting someone else’s record (as an employer or attorney).

In these cases, you cannot use the website. You must use the “old school” method: Form HSMV 90511.

This guide breaks down exactly how to fill out this confusing PDF, the correct fee structure (it’s cheaper than you think), and the specific P.O. Box in Tallahassee where you must mail it.

Who Needs Form 90511? (Certified Copies & Legal Use)

If you just want to see if your license is suspended, don’t use this form. Use the free online check instead. (See our guide on how to check points on license in Florida).

Use Form 90511 Only If:

• You need a Certified Copy: Courts often refuse “printouts” from the website. They require the official state seal, which you can only get via this mail-in form or at a Tax Collector’s office.
• You don’t have a Credit Card: The online portal requires a card. This form allows you to pay by Personal Checkor Money Order.
• Third-Party Requests: You are an employer or lawyer requesting the history of another driver under the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Form Correctly H2: Where to Mail Form 90511 (Standard vs. Overnight)

Step 1: Download the Form Get the official FORM.

Driving-Record-in-FL-form

Step 2: Requester Information

• Self-Request: If you are asking for your own record, fill in your name and address. You must sign the form.
• Third-Party: If you are asking for someone else, you must enter your details and cite a specific Exemption Code(found on the second page of the PDF).
  • Warning: Requesting someone’s record without a valid legal exemption is a first-degree misdemeanor.

Step 3: Select Record Type You must check the box for the specific history you need.

• 3-Year History ($8.00): Shows recent tickets and exams.
• 7-Year History ($10.00): Required by most insurance companies and employers.
• Complete History ($10.00): Shows everything (approx. 11 years back), including major convictions like DUIs.
• Certified Record ($10.00): This is the “Legal Copy” with the state seal. (Highly Recommended). Since it costs the same as the uncertified 7-year record, you should almost always choose “Certified.”

The Cost: Fee Schedule for 3-Year vs. 7-Year Records

The Payment Rule:

• Make Checks Payable To: “Division of Motorist Services”
• Accepted Methods: Personal Check or Money Order. Do not send cash.

Where to Mail It: There are two addresses depending on how fast you need it.

Option A: Standard Mail (The P.O. Box)

• Use for: Regular USPS mail.
• Address: Bureau of Records P.O. Box 5775 Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775

Option B: Overnight/Courier (FedEx/UPS)

• Use for: Next-day delivery tracking.
• Address: Bureau of Records 2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 90 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0575

Alternatives: Online Portal vs. In-Person Appointment

Waiting 2 weeks for mail is slow. If you need your record today, try these alternatives:

1. Online (Instant PDF): If you don’t need a certified seal, you can download your 3-year or 7-year record instantly on the MyDMV Portal.
2. In-Person (Instant Certified Copy): You can walk into any Tax Collector office and request a certified copy over the counter.
   • Cost: ~$16.25 (Includes the $6.25 service fee).
   • Tip: Book a Florida DMV appointment to skip the line.

Frequently Asked Questions