Form MV-70 at a glance
What it is: MV-70 is the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Request for Driver Information.
Who signs: 9) After reading the statement in Part 1, the Person Receiving the Information should sign.
A filled-in Form MV-70 example: an insurer requests one driver's record
How to fill out Form MV-70, box by box
Permissible uses (Part 1)
Part 1 must be completed before information listed on Parts 2 (single request) or 3 (multiple requests) will be released.
Part 1 1) Read the statement included in Part 1 in its entirety before completing this form.
Under Federal Law, driver personal information may be obtained only for certain uses. Check the box beside the reason that best explains why you are requesting driver information.
1. For use by any government agency in carrying out its functions. 2. For a business to verify the accuracy of personal information previously provided to the business. 3. To use in any court proceeding or investigation in anticipation of litigation. 4. For research and statistical purposes so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals. (Such requests are processed only in Blythewood DMV Headquarters. See special instructions on back of this form.) 5. For use by an insurer for claims investigations, rating, and underwriting. 6. For use by an employer or its insurer to verify commercial driver license information. 7. For any other use by the driver or by written consent of the driver. (See "Consent" in Part 2.)
Under penalty of perjury, I state that I am entitled to receive and use this information as permitted under the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (18 USC, Chapter 123 as amended).
Anyone misusing of this information, or providing it to someone who uses it for an unauthorized purpose, may be subject to Federal criminal law as well as a civil lawsuit where the minimum award is $5,000.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
Print Name of Person/Business Requesting Information, account number, phone, fax and address
2) Enter the Name of the Person or Business requesting the driver's information.
3) Enter DMV account number (this field is NOT for bankcard numbers).
5) Enter the phone number of the person or business requesting the driver's information.
4) Enter the fax number of the person or business requesting the driver's information, if applicable.
6) Print the Address of the Person or Business requesting the information.
Print Name of Person Receiving Information, date and signature
7) Enter the Name of the Person Receiving the Information.
8) Enter the Date of the request.
Part 2: a single driver
Part 2 - To be completed only if information is requested for a single driver.
1) Enter the Name of the driver for whom information is being requested.
2) Enter the driver's SC Driver License number, Beginner's Permit number, or Identification number if available.
3) Enter the driver's Date of Birth.
4) Provide a brief description of the Information Requested.
Consent (only if Box 7 of Part 1 is checked)
Consent - Complete the fields under this heading only if Box 7 in Part 1 is checked.
1) Enter the Name of the Driver.
2) Obtain the Signature of the Driver listed in Print name of Driver.
3) Enter the Date the driver's signature was obtained.
Part 3: multiple drivers
Part 3 - To be completed if information is requested for multiple drivers.
More rules for Form MV-70
Instruction Sheet MV-70-IS (Rev. 11/18): Form MV-70 will be used to request driver's personal driver information. It is a legal document to be completed in its entirety.
Persons submitting this form to obtain someone else's record should read the Federal law before signing the form.
Most public libraries have copies of the United States Code. The Code can also be found on the Internet (from your home or at the library) by going through the Cornell Law School Website.
Requests for driving records may be processed in a branch office or through the mail. All other requests must be mailed.
Special Instructions applying to requests for Research and Statistical Purposes: If Box 4 in Part 1 is checked, the requestor must mail a completed MV-70 along with a cover letter to: Research and Statistical Request, Alternative Media PO Box 1498 Blythewood, SC 29016-0035
The cover letter should provide any other details needed to process the request. It should also state that the information obtained will not be published, redisclosed in any fashion, or used to contact individuals.
Common questions about Form MV-70
Where do I file it?
Send the completed Form MV-70, along with a check or money order covering the applicable fees for each document requested, to: Alternative Media PO Box 1498 Blythewood, SC 29016 Please make the check or money order payable to: SC Department of Motor Vehicles. Do not send cash through the mail.
Are there fees?
The following fees are required for each separate document requested. Copy of Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) $10.00 Copy of Ticket/Suspension Notices $10.00 Other related documents $10.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form MV-70 (Rev. 07/2025), Request for Driver Information, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).