Read Your Three /Ten -Year Driver History

Learn how to understand the details in your official driving record. We’ll guide you through reading violations, points, and license status.

3 Year Sample Driving Record

A comprehensive 3 year record of your driving activities and license status in Nevada. Click on any area of the pdf to view more details.

10 Year Sample Driving Record

A comprehensive 10 year record of your driving activities and license status in Nevada. Click on any area of the PDF to view more details.

About These Documents

All personal information in samples is fictitious and for educational use only.
DMV driver history records are separate from court records.
Changes in DMV records do not affect court or law enforcement records.

Demerit Points System

12 points in 12 months : License suspension.
Points remain on your record for 12 months from the conviction date.
Some violations remain on your history for the full 10 years even after points expire.

Conviction and Withdrawal Code Lists

Courts codes list PDF

Driver's License Violation Codes PDF

Driver's License Withdrawal Code List

Driver History Code Search

Click here to look up the court of jurisdiction, violation or offense type, withdrawal type for license actions, and specific text within code descriptions and courts.

Search Code

Understanding Each Section

Your three-year driver history is divided into several sections. Here's what each section contains and how to read it.

License and ID Card Types

License and ID Card Types
Type of Card / License Class	Description
ID Card	Nevada Identification Card
NCDL	Non-Commercial Driver License
CDL	Commercial Driver License
Class A	Vehicles 26.001 pounds or more; trailers 10,001 pounds or more
Class B	Vehicles 26,001 pounds or more; trailers 10,000 pounds or less
Class C	Vehicles 26,000 pounds or less; trailers 10,000 pounds or less
Class M	Motorcycle

Driver Identity

DLN/ID

Nevada driver license or identification card number.

State of Record

NV for drivers licensed in Nevada.

Personal Information

Includes name, date of birth, and physical description.

Medical Certificate Expiry, Status & Self-Certification

Some commercial drivers must pass a physical exam every two years and keep a current medical certificate. They must also certify the type of driving they do.

Mailing and Physical Address

Mailing and physical address on file; physical address appears on license.

License Type, Class & Status

Licn Type, Class & Restrictions

Lists type of ID (ID Card, Non-Commercial DL, Commercial DL). Also includes license classes/endorsement (A, B, C, M) and any restrictions. References NAC Chapter 483 and Endorsements/Restrictions.

License and ID Card Types Table

ID Card: Nevada ID Card; NCDL: Non-Commercial DL; CDL: Commercial DL; Class A: 26,001+ lbs, trailer 10,001+ lbs; Class B: 26,001+ lbs, trailer ≤10,000 lbs; Class C: ≤26,000 lbs; Endorsement M: Motorcycle.

Status (ID/License/Permit)

Indicates if ID, license, or permit is canceled, expired, limited-term, revoked, suspended, or valid.

Issue Date

Date latest valid license/card was issued. Not original issue date. Proof of first Nevada license requires IR 002.

Expiration Date

For individuals 70 years old and under, the expiration date is generally their birthday. For individuals 71 and older, the expiration date is generally their birthday plus four years.

Endorsements

Lists special endorsements (e.g., F, J, P). F = firefighter/farm/military exemption; J = tow over 10,000 lbs; P = passengers (CDL). To see the extensive list, see Driver License & ID Cards

Convictions & Violations

Conviction Listings

Moving violation convictions reported by courts. Dismissed or reduced offenses are excluded.

Demerit Points

Number of active demerit points. Points expire after 12 months from date of conviction. 12+ points = suspension.

Cite Date & Conv Date

Citation date (issued by law enforcement) and conviction date (by court).

State & Court

State and court code for conviction. Nevada courts use DMV codes; out-of-state = 999.

Viol Code & Off Ty (Violation & Offense Type)

Violation code and offense type per DMV Code Search. Offense type also reported to PDPS and CLDIS for CDL.

CMV Off & Haz Mat

Shows whether offense was committed in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and if hazardous materials were involved.

Citation Number

Case number on file with law enforcement and court. Matches withdrawal listing if applicable.

Any convictions older than 3 years will be on the 10 year driver history report.