Your Missouri driving record is your complete, official history as a driver. It is the single source of truth for your insurance company, potential employers, and the court system.
Many people search for this record to “check their points.” This is a critical task, as Missouri has a strict point system that can lead to license suspension.
This guide will show you the fastest, cheapest way to get your official record online, explain the mail-in process for certified copies, and, most importantly, provide a clear breakdown of the Missouri point system and how you can remove points from your record.
How the Missouri Point System Works (The “Why”)
Before you get your record, it’s crucial to understand what you’re looking for. The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) adds points to your license for every moving violation.
If you accumulate too many points in a set period, your license will be suspended or revoked. Here are the official point-accumulation penalties:
| If You Accumulate… | The Consequence Is… |
| 8 points in 18 months | 30-day suspension (1st time) |
| 8 points in 18 months | 60-day suspension (2nd time) |
| 8 points in 18 months | 90-day suspension (3rd time) |
| 12 points in 12 months | 60-day suspension |
| 18 points in 24 months | 90-day suspension |
| 24 points in 36 months | 1-year revocation |
Common Violations and Their Point Values:
- Speeding (City): 2 points
- Speeding (Highway): 3 points
- Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign: 2 points
- Careless & Imprudent Driving: 4 points
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident: 12 points (automatic 1-year revocation)
- DWI (Driving While Intoxicated): 8 points (1st offense)
How to Order Your Missouri Driving Record (The “How-To”)
You have three ways to get a copy of your record.
Method 1: Online (Fastest and Cheapest)
This is the best method for 99% of people who just need a copy for their own records or for an insurance quote.
- Cost: $2.82 (plus a small online processing fee)
- What You Get: An instant, downloadable, and printable PDF of your record.
- How to Do It:
- Go to the official Missouri DOR portal: https://mydmv.mo.gov/
- Click on “Driver Record Request.”
- Enter your Driver’s License Number, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth.
- Pay the $2.82 fee with a valid credit or debit card.
- You will be able to immediately download and print your record.
Method 2: By Mail (For Certified Copies)
This is the method you must use if you need an official, certified record for a court appearance or a legal proceeding.
- Cost: $5.88
- What You Get: An official, certified hard copy mailed to you.
- How to Do It:
- Download the Form: You must complete the Request from Driver Record Holder (Form 4681).
- Complete the Form: Fill out all your personal information and be sure to check the box for the type of record you need (most legal needs require the “Certified” copy).
- Include Payment: Include a $5.88 check or money order payable to “Missouri Department of Revenue.” Do not send cash.
- Mail Your Request: Send the completed form and your payment to the address on the form you cannot schedule a Missouri DMV appointment for this.:Missouri Department of Revenue301 West High Street – Room 470PO Box 2167 Jefferson City, MO 65105-2167
- Important Note: If you have recently moved, you must ensure your address is updated first. We have a complete guide on how to do a Missouri DMV change of address, which is a separate process.
Method 3: In-Person (Walk-In)
You can also get a copy by visiting any DOR License Office (the same place you get your license plates). This is a walk-in service.
- Cost: $5.88
- How to Do It:
- Find your nearest DOR License Office.
- Bring your driver’s license and payment.
- They will print the record for you on the spot.
How to Remove Points from Your Missouri License
This is the next logical question. You have two primary ways to reduce your point total.
Method 1: Good Behavior (Automatic Reduction)
If you maintain a clean driving record (no new convictions), your points will automatically be reduced over time:
- After 1 year (no convictions), your total points are reduced by one-third.
- After 2 years (no convictions), your remaining points are reduced by one-half.
- After 3 consecutive years (no convictions), your point total is reset to zero.
Method 2: Take a Driver Improvement Program (DIP)
This is a more proactive step you can take.
- What It Is: If you plead guilty to a moving violation, the court may allow you to complete a Driver Improvement Program (DIP).
- The Benefit: If the court approves this, you must complete the 8-hour course. When you submit the completion certificate to the DOR, the points for that specific ticket will be prevented from ever being added to your record.
- The Rule: You can only use this DIP option once every 36 months.
The FREE Way: How to Check Your License Status
If your main question is “Am I suspended?” you do not need to pay for a full record. You can use the DOR’s free “License Status Check.”
- Visit the official DOR License Eligibility Tool.
- Enter your Driver’s License Number and Social Security Number.
- The system will give you a simple, one-word answer: “VALID,” “SUSPENDED,” or “REVOKED.”
- If you are suspended, your next step is to learn how to reinstate your Missouri license.
FAQs
The points will not appear on your record until after you have either paid the ticket (which is an admission of guilt) or have been found guilty in court. Once you are convicted, the court notifies the DOR, and the points are added (this can take a few weeks).
This is a critical distinction. Your points may be reset to zero after 3 years, but the conviction itself (e.g., “Speeding 20+ mph”) remains on your permanent driving record forever in Missouri. Most insurance companies only look at the last 3 to 5 years of convictions when setting your rates.
Not yet, but you are about to be. That letter is your Notice of Suspension. It will tell you the date your 30-day suspension begins. This is your warning to stop driving on that date.
This is a great outcome. It means a prosecutor or judge amended your ticket to a non-moving violation (like “illegal parking” or “defective equipment”) that carries zero points. It will still show up on your record as a conviction, but it will not count toward a point suspension.
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