Many hardship license applicants are unpleasantly surprised when they are questioned by the Board of Appeal regarding their criminal record. If you you appear before the Massachusetts Board of Appeal, the Board will be able to obtain both your driving record & your Massachusetts criminal record without your knowledge or consent.

If you have a Massachusetts criminal record and you are seeking a Massachusetts Hardship License before the Board of Appeal, you should obtain a copy of your criminal record before your hearing.  Fax your criminal and driving record to us at (508) 302-0212 or e-mail it to us for a free review.

You can obtain your Massachusetts Criminal Record (CORI) from the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB).

To obtain your Massachusetts Criminal Record, download a CORI Request Form, complete it, and sign it in front of a notary public. Mail the completed form, along with a check in the amount of $25.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Criminal History Systems Board
Attn: CORI Unit
200 Arlington St., Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150

You will receive a copy of your Massachusetts Criminal Record by mail. If you have any questions regarding how to obtain your criminal record, or if you need help to obtain it, please contact one of our attorneys.