Louisiana Driving Records

By Javier Marín, Editor·Last reviewed September 2026·How we check this

A Louisiana driving record — also called a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) or driver abstract — is the official OMV history of your license, convictions, accidents, and any administrative actions. You'll need one to clear a court-ordered hold, satisfy a court reporting requirement, document insurance discounts, or apply for a CDL job in Louisiana.

What's on a Louisiana driving record

Full name, license number, date of birth, and address.
License class (Class E, D, M, A, B), endorsements, and any restrictions.
Issue and expiration dates plus the current status (valid, suspended, revoked, expired).
All moving-violation convictions during the abstract window.
All reportable accidents.
License suspensions, revocations, and reinstatements with dates and reasons.
DWI history, including BAC level and disposition.
Failure-to-appear holds linked to specific parish courts.
Any active administrative orders (hardship licenses, IID requirements, medical reviews).

Abstract types

Louisiana offers two main driving-record products:

Three-year abstract — the standard insurance and employment record showing entries from the past three years. Most insurers and employers request this version.
10-year abstract — a longer history including older convictions and any DWI within the past decade. Required for some commercial driving jobs and federal background checks.

Each abstract type comes in either certified (raised seal, accepted as evidence in court) or non-certified (informational, not court-admissible) format.

How to request

Three options:

Online through expresslane.org — fastest. The non-certified record is delivered as a PDF immediately for $14-$22 depending on type. Certified abstracts cost a few dollars more and arrive by mail in 7-10 business days.
In person at any OMV office — file a completed DPSMV2007 request form. Walk-in service produces certified records on the spot. Bring a Louisiana driver's license or state ID and a credit/debit card or money order.
Mail-in — send the DPSMV2007 form, a copy of your ID, and a check to the OMV's central office in Baton Rouge. Allow 3-4 weeks.

Fees

$14 non-certified three-year abstract.
$17 certified three-year abstract.
$22 non-certified 10-year abstract.
$25 certified 10-year abstract.
Slightly higher convenience fees for online or PTA orders.

Who else can request your record

Louisiana follows the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). Your driving record can be released without your consent only to insurers (for underwriting), employers (for CDL hiring or fleet driver vetting), courts, law enforcement, and certain government agencies. Anyone else needs your written permission. If you suspect an unauthorized DPPA pull, you can request an OMV access log of who accessed your record in the past 12 months.

Disputing an error

If the abstract shows a conviction, accident, or suspension that shouldn't be there, contact the OMV Driving Records Division in writing with:

A copy of the abstract showing the disputed entry circled.
Court documents proving dismissal, acquittal, or expungement.
Your Louisiana license number, full name, and date of birth.
A signed statement explaining the dispute.

The OMV typically responds within 30 days. Court-related corrections often need to be initiated at the court that originally entered the conviction, not at the OMV — the parish clerk has to send the OMV an updated disposition before the abstract can be cleaned up.

Insurance and employment use

Louisiana insurers can pull a three-year abstract under DPPA at any policy renewal. Major moving violations and any DWI typically raise premiums for the next three years; minor violations affect rates for less time. Employers hiring a CDL driver pull the 10-year abstract and check accident history under the federal Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). For drivers seeking to clear a problem on the abstract, the first step is usually checking suspension status and confirming all underlying issues are resolved before the next insurance renewal.