With 2018 around the corner It's time to check your PA Driving Record

Mistakes on Pennsylvania Driving Records Happen!

Every year we see a great many clients who have some error on their driving record that turns into serious issues like restoration fees and even driver's license suspension. It could be a simple mistake like a misspelled address, or the wrong middle initial. Sometimes these mistakes can be more serious like a ticket belonging to someone else, or mistaken calculation of suspension time.

Even the minor issues can jump up to bit you and cause major headaches and even lead to getting stuck in the Suspension Snowball!

A mistake can be serious and cause a license suspension

A mistake in your address could prevent you from getting a notice from PennDOT - that leads to a license suspension for failing to respond - that leads to being stopped driving with a suspended license you never knew about and adding years of suspension to your record.

An error with your name could lead to tickets and violations added to your record that actually belong to someone else. This starts a chain reaction of events that will ultimately lead to your license being suspended and you will be required to serve that PA license suspension.

How to prevent errors on your PA Driving Record

We suggest that you check your driving record once a year to ensure there is nothing added and the information contained is correct. If there is an error it is much easier to correct before everything else is piling on you causing these bigger issues and license suspension.

There are a few suggested ways to request your driving record...in all cases make sure you are requesting your FULL Driving History (not the 3-year or 10-year record)

Request your PA Driving Record

1) Go online to PennDOT - https://www.dot4.state.pa.us/driver_services/driverrecord.jsp
PennDOT charges $10 to request your record this way and you will be able to instantly view and save a copy.

2) Visit your local Online Messenger Service / Tag Store / Notary
These services may be "online" with PennDOT and they are able to pull your record instantly. They do charge a fee for their service and you should expect it to be slightly more than $10.

3) Mail your request to PennDOT with the $10 using the Driver Information Request Form. This form requires some time for PennDOT to process and mail back to you.

A few other records you can request with this form DL-503

Documents Available:

• Citations • Ignition Interlock Removal Letter

• Court Certifications • Suspension/Revocation Letters

• Applications • Restoration Letters

• License Renewals • Rescind Letters

• Judgments • Department Hearing or Exam Notice

• Suspension Credit Affidavits

However you choose to request your Full Driver History...just make sure you do it...just as you've been told you should regularly check your credit report for mistakes and errors....your driving record can have an even greater impact on you if you don't take care of it regularly.

If you find Driver Record Errors or your PA License is Suspended

You can contact me at License Restoration Services Inc for help with PA license issues. We can find and fix errors and we constantly work to remove and reduce suspension time to get you out from under that Suspension Snowball. Finding errors does not mean you are stuck, so make sure you know we are here to help.

Have a happy and safe 2018!