Driving License Record from US

[Takentaken421]

Hi Guys! I recently received my PR and plan to move to Canada early next year. I've about 6.5 years of driving history in Texas. I would like to know some details about the requesting driver record from Department of Public Safety (DPS).

1. Texas DPS issues different types of driving records - Type 1, Type 2, Type 2A, Type 3, Type 3A and Type AR. Here is the link to these types. Which type should I request or what are the necessary details required on the driving record in order to be able to exchange the license?

2. They have an option to order the record online or request by mail. If I order online and print, will it be accepted? Is it mandatory to carry the original driving record (received in mail) from DPS?

 

[Mirapakay]

I would suggest taking Type AR. I got a similar one for me from a different state. Good luck!

 

[justinline]

Depending the province they may not accept online print out......so better get original one. I think BC doesnot accept the printout.

 

[DreamCanadian]

Can anyone help me to extract the driving records from multiple states, I have being to 3 different state (NJ,TX,GA) in past 5 years, Do i need to get the extract from all these states ?

 

[Takentaken421]

Depending the province they may not accept online print out......so better get original one. I think BC doesnot accept the printout.

Thanks! I will request in mail. Do they expect the driving record in sealed envelope or is it ok to open and check?

 

[justinline]

Can anyone help me to extract the driving records from multiple states, I have being to 3 different state (NJ,TX,GA) in past 5 years, Do i need to get the extract from all these states ?

Get the latest ones which proves you have over 2-3 years of driving experience.

 

[justinline]

Thanks! I will request in mail. Do they expect the driving record in sealed envelope or is it ok to open and check?

Not sure ...if sealed will help or not. For me I ordered from Florida. I specifically requested certified copies. So they had signature and stamp on the back....and that was crucial.

 

[DreamCanadian]

Get the latest ones which proves you have over 2-3 years of driving experience.

In last two years i was in 2 different state, Can we take 2 year old driving history to show the records ?

 

[justinline]

In last two years i was in 2 different state, Can we take 2 year old driving history to show the records ?

Depends on province to province.....check with the province you are moving to.

 

[DreamCanadian]

Depends on province to province.....check with the province you are moving to.

thanks @justinline for quick reply.
Last question, where can we get the what onterio province requirement ? can you help me with website or any other source

 

[justinline]

Talk

thanks @justinline for quick reply.
Last question, where can we get the what onterio province requirement ? can you help me with website or any other source

Talk to Service Ontario....they are usually helpful.

 

[DreamCanadian]

thanks

Talk

Talk to Service Ontario....they are usually helpful.

 

[Samoinp]

thanks

I got mine my CA and it had issue date of the first license. Service Ontario folks were looking for that.

 

[DreamCanadian]

I got mine my CA and it had issue date of the first license. Service Ontario folks were looking for that.

ooh great, Why we need the extract ? can't they just simply see the US DL and give us the DL ?

 

[Samoinp]

ooh great, Why we need the extract ? can't they just simply see the US DL and give us the DL ?

Abstract has other critical info like accidents, pull notice, arrest and others which i don't even know what it means. For clean records, most of it would be specified as NONE.