If you need to check your Arizona driving record before an ignition interlock installation, start with an official Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). An MVR is a printout of a driving or vehicle record. If you are eligible, you can request one online through AZMVDNow.gov. You can also use the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Record Request form.
A driving record can help you organize the information connected with your license, but it does not replace your court paperwork, MVD instructions, or personal interlock compliance report. Use the record as one part of your preparation, and confirm your individual requirements with the responsible agency before you drive or schedule service.
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How to get your Arizona driving record
Option 1: Request an eligible record online
Visit AZMVDNow.gov and follow the Motor Vehicle Division’s instructions for requesting and printing your record. Online availability depends on your eligibility and the options the MVD makes available for your account.
Option 2: Use the Motor Vehicle Record Request form
ADOT also allows eligible drivers to request a record with the Motor Vehicle Record Request form. The ADOT Motor Vehicle Records page currently identifies these options:
- An uncertified three-year driving record for $3.
- A certified five-year driving record for $5.
- Submission by mail or at an MVD or authorized third-party office.
- A signature that is notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent when the form route requires it.
Review the form and the current ADOT Motor Vehicle Records instructions before submitting a request. Release of identifying motor vehicle record information is governed by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act and Arizona law. The request form lists the permissible uses that may apply.
What to review before an ignition interlock installation
After you receive your record, compare it with the notices and documents you already have. Look for information such as:
- Your current license status and any listed restrictions or suspensions.
- Relevant violation or conviction entries and their dates, as shown on the record.
- Any instruction that tells you to complete a reinstatement step or maintain an ignition interlock device.
- Differences between the record and the court or MVD paperwork you received.
If something is missing, unclear, or inconsistent, do not guess at your eligibility or removal date. Ask the Arizona MVD, the court handling your matter, or a qualified attorney which record or document controls your situation.
Does an MVD record confirm your interlock requirement?
Not by itself. Arizona’s interlock program uses information and reports sent to MVD by the authorized interlock provider. ADOT’s Ignition Interlock FAQ explains that the provider should send electronic installation confirmation to MVD and that drivers should check their personal compliance report. That compliance report and your court or MVD instructions are different from a general motor vehicle record.
ADOT also says that a driver ordered to install an interlock must provide installation verification within the applicable time described by MVD. Missing a required step can affect driving privileges. Follow the current instructions tied to your own case rather than relying on a general article or another driver’s timeline.
A practical Arizona records checklist
- Obtain your MVR online if eligible, or complete the official request form.
- Keep the record with your court, MVD, and provider paperwork.
- Confirm your license status and any interlock instructions directly with MVD.
- Choose an authorized provider when an Arizona CIID is required.
- Ask the provider how installation confirmation and ongoing compliance information will reach MVD.
- Do not drive a vehicle in a way that conflicts with your license restrictions or interlock requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I check my Arizona driving record online?
If you are eligible, ADOT says you can obtain and print a motor vehicle record online through AZMVDNow.gov. If the online route is not available to you, review the official Motor Vehicle Record Request form and submission instructions.
What is the difference between a certified and uncertified record?
ADOT’s current Motor Vehicle Records instructions identify an uncertified three-year driving record and a certified five-year record as separate request options. Check the current form and the reason you need the record before choosing which option to request.
Will an MVR show my exact interlock removal date?
Do not assume that a general MVR gives you an exact interlock removal date. Confirm your personal compliance status and removal instructions with MVD and your authorized provider, and follow the court or MVD documents for your case.
If you are ready to discuss installation options after confirming your requirements, contact Budget IID. Budget IID can explain available service options, but the Arizona MVD and your court documents control your individual driving requirements.