Florida HSMV Form 90511 – Driver License Records Request – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) issues Form HSMV 90511, officially titled “Request for Driver License Records,” as the primary mail-in form for obtaining official driver license records and driving history transcripts. Whether you need your own 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver history, a certified copy for court or insurance purposes, or are an authorized third party requesting someone else’s record under federal and state privacy laws, this form is the official channel for mail requests.
What Is Florida HSMV Form 90511?
Form HSMV 90511 is the official Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles document used to request driver license records, including driver history transcripts (also called driving records). It is administered by the Division of Motorist Services, Bureau of Records.
The form allows requesters to obtain:
- 3-year driver history
- 7-year driver history
- Complete driver history
- Certified versions of the above records
- Other related driver license or identification card documents (subject to additional search and document fees)
The current version of the form is revised 11/19 and remains the active form available on the FLHSMV website. You can download the official PDF directly here: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/90511.pdf.
Who Can Use Form 90511?
Anyone may request their own personal driver license record by completing and signing Form 90511. Third parties (employers, insurance companies, attorneys, private investigators, etc.) may request another person’s personal information only if they qualify under one of the specific exemptions listed on the reverse side of the form under the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 2721) and Florida Statute 119.0712(2).
Requesting someone else’s personal information without a valid exemption is a serious violation and can result in criminal penalties. The form requires the requester to affirm under penalty of perjury that they are entitled to the information and will not redisclose it except as permitted by law.
What Information Appears on Florida Driver Records?
According to FLHSMV, the content of driver history records varies by type:
3-Year and 7-Year Driver Records include:
- Driver license/ID card issuances, exams passed, and driver education
- Guilty dispositions of traffic violations within the 3- or 7-year period
- Crash entries linked to citations
- All open suspensions, revocations, cancellations, and disqualifications
- Cleared suspensions/revocations within the retention period
Complete Driver Record includes:
- Everything listed above for the full history on file (subject to retention periods)
- All guilty and adjudication-withheld dispositions
- All open or closed suspensions, revocations, cancellations, and disqualifications
- Additional correspondence entries
Personal information (name, address, Social Security number, driver license number, etc.) is protected by the DPPA and is automatically blocked unless the requester is the record holder or qualifies for an exemption.
For more details on reading a Florida driver record, FLHSMV provides an official guide: Reading and Understanding Your Florida Driver Record.
Fees for Form 90511 Requests
Fees must be paid at the time of the request by check or money order payable to the Division of Motorist Services. Current fees listed on Form 90511 are:
- 3-year driver history: $8.00
- 7-year driver history: $10.00
- Complete driver history: $10.00
- Certified 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver history: $10.00 (circle the desired period)
For requests other than a standard driver history record, there is a $2.00 search fee per request plus $0.50 per document (or $1.00 per certified document).
Always verify the latest fees on the official FLHSMV fees page, as amounts can change: FLHSMV Fees.
How to Complete Florida HSMV Form 90511?
Follow these steps carefully to avoid delays or rejection:
- Download the official form from https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/90511.pdf.
- Fill in the Requester’s Information section: full name, date of request, reference number (if any), mailing address, email, fax (optional), and telephone number.
- If requesting personal information for someone else, enter the appropriate DPPA exemption number(s) from the list on the back of the form.
- Sign the form under penalty of perjury. If requesting your own personal information, your signature is required.
- Complete the “Request for a Driver History Record/Transcript” section with the subject’s full name (first, middle, last), date of birth, address on record, city, state, ZIP, and Florida driver license or ID number (if known).
- Select the desired record type and fee by checking or circling the appropriate options.
- For other types of requests, specify them clearly and calculate the additional search and document fees.
- Attach a separate sheet if requesting multiple records.
Print clearly in ink or type the information. Incomplete forms may be returned unprocessed.
Where to Mail Form 90511?
Mail the completed form with payment to:
Bureau of Records
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 52
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0575
Some secondary sources list a P.O. Box alternative (P.O. Box 5775, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775) for standard mail. For overnight or courier delivery, the street address with the appropriate mail stop is recommended. Always use the address shown on the current official form or the FLHSMV Questions About Driving Records page for the most accurate information.
Make checks or money orders payable to the Division of Motorist Services.
Processing Time
FLHSMV states on Form 90511 itself: “Please allow a 2-week processing time from the date we receive this request.” The official Questions About Driving Records page indicates approximately ten business days for processing, plus mailing time in both directions. Plan accordingly, especially if you need the record for a deadline such as insurance, employment, or court.
Faster Alternatives to Form 90511
While Form 90511 is the official mail method, Florida offers faster options for many requesters:
- MyDMV Portal – Purchase your own 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver record online for immediate download (non-certified). Create an account at the official portal: MyDMV Portal.
- Free Online Driver License Check – Verify current license status at no cost: Online Driver License Check.
- In-person – Obtain records at many driver license service centers, clerk of court offices, or tax collector offices that provide this service (local service fees may apply).
Note that certified records are typically available only by mail or in person and are not downloadable through the online portal.
Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and Exemptions
Personal information in Florida driver license records is protected by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 2721) and Florida Statute 119.0712(2). FLHSMV automatically blocks personal information. Non-personal information such as driving violations and license status is generally public.
The reverse side of Form 90511 lists the 14 permissible uses/exemptions under which personal information may be released. Common examples include use by government agencies, insurance companies for claims or underwriting, employers verifying commercial driver license holders, and use in civil or criminal proceedings. Requesters must cite the correct exemption number when applicable.
For full details, visit the official FLHSMV DPPA page: Driver Privacy Protection Act.
Official Sources and Additional Resources
All information in this article is drawn from current official FLHSMV publications:
- Official Form 90511 PDF: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/90511.pdf
- Questions About Driving Records: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/general-information/questions-about-driving-records/
- FLHSMV Forms Listing: https://www.flhsmv.gov/resources/forms/
- Driver Privacy Protection Act information: https://www.flhsmv.gov/privacy-statement/driver-privacy-protection-act/
Always download the form and confirm mailing addresses and fees directly from flhsmv.gov, as procedures and amounts can be updated.
Conclusion
Florida HSMV Form 90511 remains the standard official method for requesting driver license records by mail. By downloading the current form, completing it accurately, including the correct fee, and mailing it to the Bureau of Records, you can obtain your own driving history or (with proper authorization) another person’s record in approximately two weeks. For faster results when requesting your own non-certified record, use the MyDMV Portal.