How can you search for out-of-state drivers license information using NLETS?

The correct method for searching out-of-state driver’s license information via NLETS is to use the driver’s name and date of birth. This approach is effective because it allows the system to cross-reference multiple data points, increasing the accuracy of the search results. Using both the name and date of birth helps narrow down the results to find the specific individual you are looking for, particularly in cases where there may be multiple people with the same name or where records might not be perfectly up to date.

Searching solely by the operator's license number limits the scope of the search and may not be applicable if the license number is not known or is in a different format due to variations among states. Similarly, searching only by the driver’s name or just the date of birth could also lead to less precise results when there might be multiple individuals sharing those characteristics. Thus, the combination of the driver's name and date of birth offers a better strategy for accurately retrieving comprehensive driver information across different jurisdictions.