Reinstating a Driver's License in Arkansas
How to check your Arkansas license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Driver Services, offers online services to request a Clearance or Record of License Status Letter showing your current driving privileges, to pay a driver's license reinstatement fee online, and to request a… Arkansas DFA, Online Services: Driver Services
| Checking and reinstating a license | The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Driver Services, offers online services to request a Clearance or Record of License Status Letter showing your current driving privileges, to pay a driver's license reinstatement fee online, and to request a Reinstatement Letter confirming you have met the requirements to reinstate after a suspension or revocation. Status letter: https://airsdsmvpub.dfa.arkansas.gov/mydmv/?link=LicenseStatus ; fee payment: https://ark.org/dfa/reinstatement/index.php |
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| License suspension | Suspensions include point suspensions after a hearing, failure to appear or pay on a citation, DWI and test refusal, and underage alcohol offenses (for example, 60 days for a first minor-in-possession or ID-misrepresentation offense). Reinstatement after a DWI requires an alcohol education or treatment program, a Victim Impact Panel, an ignition interlock for a period equal to the suspension, and a $150 fee; a revoked license requires passing the full driver's license exam. |
| Hardship or restricted license | After a DWI arrest, a driver can request an uncontested hearing with Driver Control to determine eligibility for an interlock restricted license or a restricted driving permit, depending on the offense. A restricted driving permit may also be available for underage alcohol (MIP/ID) suspensions, as decided by a hearing officer. |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Driver Services, offers online services to request a Clearance or Record of License Status Letter showing your current driving privileges, to pay a driver's license reinstatement fee online, and to request a Reinstatement Letter confirming you have met the requirements to reinstate after a suspension or revocation.
What gets your license suspended in Arkansas?
Suspensions include point suspensions after a hearing, failure to appear or pay on a citation, DWI and test refusal, and underage alcohol offenses (for example, 60 days for a first minor-in-possession or ID-misrepresentation offense). Reinstatement after a DWI requires an alcohol education or treatment program, a Victim Impact Panel, an ignition interlock for a period equal to the suspension, and a $150 fee; a revoked license requires passing the full driver's license exam.
Can you get a hardship license in Arkansas?
After a DWI arrest, a driver can request an uncontested hearing with Driver Control to determine eligibility for an interlock restricted license or a restricted driving permit, depending on the offense. A restricted driving permit may also be available for underage alcohol (MIP/ID) suspensions, as decided by a hearing officer.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.