About the National Driver Registry

National Driver Register (Overview)

The National Driver Register (NDR) is a computerized database of information about drivers who have had their licenses revoked or suspended, or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations such as driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. State motor vehicle agencies provide NDR with the names of individuals who have lost their privilege or who have been convicted of a serious traffic violation. When a person applies for a driver's license the state checks to see if the name is on the NDR file. If a person has been reported to the NDR as a problem driver, the license may be denied.

The records maintained at the NDR consist of identification information including name, date of birth, gender, driver license number, and reporting State.  All of the substantive information, the reason for the suspension or conviction and associated dates, resides in the reporting State. 

State driver licensing officials query the NDR to determine if an individual’s license or privilege has been withdrawn by any other State.  Other users have access to NDR for transportation safety purposes.  All 50 States and the District of Columbia participate in the NDR.  The system is also referred to as the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS).