Motor Vehicle Records: State DMV Fees

When evaluating whether or not you should allow someone to rent a vehicle from your platform, it’s important to understand what risks may be associated with that potential driver and ensure they have a valid license. Checkr Trust offers Motor Vehicle Reports to help you uncover the detailed information you need in one’s driving history, easily and cost-effectively.

 

The Cost of Motor Vehicle Report Searches

  • Each state imposes a “per-search” fee for obtaining a motor vehicle record
  • When you partner with us for driving history searches, we add a low fee to help you navigate the DMV complexitie

 

Motor Vehicle Record Search: State DMV Fees

As mentioned above, every state imposes a fee for each motor vehicle report check conducted. Here is a detailed chart outlining each state’s fees for a single report.

Alabama

$10.00

Alaska

$10.00

Arizona

$6.00

Arkansas

$14.20

California

$2.00

Colorado

$6.00

Connecticut

$18.00

Delaware

$25.00

District of Columbia

$13.00

Florida

3-year: $8.00

7-year: $10.00

Georgia

3-year: $6.00

7-year: $8.00

Hawaii

$23.00

Idaho

$10.00 

Illinois

$20.00 

Indiana

$10.00

Iowa

$10.30

Kansas

$16.70

Kentucky

$6.00

Louisiana

$18.00

Maine

$7.00

Maryland

$15.00

Massachusetts

$8.00

Michigan

$15.00

Minnesota

$5.00

Mississippi

$14.00

Missouri

$2.88

Montana

$7.87

Nebraska

$7.50

Nevada

$7.00

New Hampshire

$18.00

New Jersey

$12.00

New Mexico

$6.50

New York

$7.00

North Carolina

$12.75

North Dakota

$3.00

Ohio

$5.00

Oklahoma

$27.50

Oregon

$13.99

Pennsylvania

$16.00

Puerto Rico

$19.00

Rhode Island

$21.00

South Carolina

$7.25

South Dakota

$5.00

Tennessee

$7.50

Texas

$6.50

Utah

$11.00

Vermont

$21.00

Virginia

$8.00

Washington

$15.00

West Virginia

$12.50

Wisconsin

$7.00

Wyoming

$10.00

* Fees as of September 2024

 

Efficiently Request Driving History Checks with Checkr Trust

Requesting motor vehicle records directly from the DMV can be daunting and time consuming, especially as you deal with varying state laws, permissible purposes, and necessary paperwork.

The process can become even more complicated if you’re attempting to obtain motor vehicle records in multiple states.

Partnering with Checkr Trust, a motor vehicle records provider, simplifies the process. Whether you’re a vehicle rental or vehicle sharing platform, you’ll gain timeline access to the driving history data required to assess driver risk, and you’ll save both time and frustration.

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