Vermont Driving Record Request: Form VG-116, Costs, and What You'll Get

Before you can fix a Vermont license suspension, you need to know exactly what's on your record. That means getting your driving history — and Vermont gives you a few ways to do it, each with different levels of detail and different price tags.

Your Options for Pulling Your Record

myDMV Online Portal (mydmv.vermont.gov) — The fastest route. Log in with a myVermont verified account to see your current license status, active suspension indicators, outstanding reinstatement fees, and digital requirement letters. Basic dashboard viewing is free. Since the November 2025 VT TRIPS system modernization, the portal reflects real-time data including suspension flags and Total Abstinence indicators.

Form VG-116 (Paper Request) — Download the DMV Record Request form from dmv.vermont.gov/document/dmv-record-request. Fill it out in ink with your full name, date of birth, license number, and Social Security Number. Mail it to the DMV in Montpelier with payment. Two tiers:

• 3-year operating record: $14. Shows recent convictions, points, and active suspensions.
• Complete operating history: $20. Shows everything — historical convictions from decades ago, child support holds, out-of-state NDR flags. This is the one you want if you're trying to clear a complicated suspension.
• Certified copy of a specific suspension or reinstatement notice: $8 per copy.

In-person at the Montpelier office (120 State Street) — Schedule an appointment online or call. Standard record fees apply ($14–$20). A Driver Control specialist can walk you through each line item and produce a physical checklist of everything you need to resolve. This is worth the trip if your record shows multiple holds from different agencies.

What to Look For on Your Record

Your record will show individual suspension entries, each tied to a specific cause and a specific agency. Common flags include:

• DMV Driver Control entries for points accumulation, insurance lapses, or medical review holds
• Vermont Judicial Bureau (VJB) entries for unpaid civil traffic ticket fines
• Office of Child Support (OCS) entries for child support delinquency
• IDRP entries for incomplete alcohol education or treatment after a DUI
• National Driver Register (NDR) flags for unresolved out-of-state obligations

Each flag has its own resolution path and its own agency. Paying the DMV doesn't clear a VJB hold. Getting court clearance doesn't remove an OCS suspension. You need to work through each hold owner individually, then pay the $80 reinstatement fee, if required, to the DMV once everything is clear.

The VG-116 and Privacy

Vermont driving records are restricted under the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). You can request your own record, and the form requires identity verification. Third parties need signed authorization or a valid legal exception to access your information. Those third-party "driving record" websites that charge recurring fees to check your record are pulling from public databases, not the DMV's official system — skip them and go straight to the source.

Why the Complete Record Matters

If you're dealing with a suspension from years ago — especially a legacy DUI from the 1980–2020 era that resurfaced during the 2025 VT TRIPS system update — the 3-year record won't show it. The complete operating history at $20 captures everything the DMV has on file, including historical convictions that may be generating current holds.

The Vermont Driver's License Reinstatement Guide includes step-by-step instructions for reading your driving record, identifying each hold source, and resolving them in the correct sequence.

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