# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1

### Driving Records

**Driving Records**

**Identifier:** `MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1`

Get insights into a candidate’s driving history and license status, with information sourced directly from the relevant state or provincial authority. Depending on the region, results may include license class and status, traffic violations, accident history, and any merit or demerit points. Availability and level of detail vary by location, and additional regional fees or restrictions may apply.

**Ordering methods:** Invite, Quickscreen

### Child Checks

| Check | Description | Via parent only | Docs |
|-------|-------------|------------------|------|
| `CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1` | The Driver Abstract Check provides information from the selected province about a candidate’s license status, driving history, traffic violations, accident involvement, and any merit or demerit points. The details returned vary by province. This check is not currently available in Alberta or Quebec. Note that additional fees may apply. | No | [Open](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1) |
| `BC_CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1` | This check is automatically processed when ordering a Canadian Driver’s Abstract and the candidate provides details of a BC driver’s licence. As this check requires candidate involvement, the candidate will be asked to follow instructions provided in their applicant form and confirm that the Driver’s Abstract has been applied for and sent directly to Certn. | Yes | [Open](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-BC_CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1) |
| `US_MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1` | A Motor Vehicle Record Check shows a copy of a candidate's driving record which may include license status, traffic citations and accident history as maintained by the selected state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This check is not currently available in Pennsylvania. Note that an additional state fee may apply. | No | [Open](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-US_MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1) |

Full details and **Try it** for each child: [`CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1`](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1), [`BC_CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1`](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-BC_CA_DRIVER_ABSTRACT_1), [`US_MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1`](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-US_MOTOR_VEHICLE_RECORD_1)

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |