National Driver Register

National Driver Register (NDR)
CFDA 20.606 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$1.3M FY2026
$1.3M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The NDR maintains the computerized database known as the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) which contains information on individuals whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or who have been convicted of serious traffic-related offenses. The purpose of the NDR is to assist chief driver licensing officials of participating States in exchanging information about the motor vehicle driving records of individuals. NHTSA is authorized by statute to enter into an agreement with an organization that represents the interests of the states to provide services to States to manage, administer, and operate the NDR’s IT system and user assistance functions.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. Federal Government
  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov

Designations: an organization that represents the interests of the States.

Beneficiaries

  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • U.S. Federal Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov

The beneficiary eligibility is the same as the applicant eligibility.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

NHTSA evaluates applications and selects the awardee in accordance with the NOFO stated criteria(s).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days

One to three months (60 to 120 days) after application submittal.

Program details & compliance

Description

The purpose of the NDR is to assist chief driver licensing officials of participating States in exchanging information about the motor vehicle driving records of individuals. NHTSA is authorized by statute to enter into an agreement with an organization that represents the interests of the states to provide services to States to manage, administer, and operate the NDR’s IT system and user assistance functions.

Mission Categories

Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to assist AAMVA with providing a help desk for its member jurisdictions (covering all 50 states and DC) that use the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) system. The AAMVA help desk serves as a focal point for the identification of system problems and assists the jurisdictions, individually and collectively, in resolving problems related to PDPS operation. The AAMVA help desk also performs testing of application changes to ensure systems continue to provide the information jurisdictions require daily. In addition, the AAMVA help desk provides PDPS related training and documentation to its members. The help desk personnel will be primarily AAMVA employees that will perform activities such as reporting and monitoring problems, providing procedural information, monitoring system availability, producing documentation, and testing system changes.

Restrictions

Funds are restricted to activities that directly support the exchange of driver record information under 49 U.S.C. § 30302. Recipients must comply with all NHTSA data security and privacy protocols for the PDPS database.

Required Documentation

The organization representing the States must register with the System Award for Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov; Create a Grants.gov username and password; 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Seth Moody
2023669557
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:40:36.