Reinstating a Driver's License in Delaware
How to check your Delaware license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: A reinstatement fee must be paid to reinstate a suspended or revoked license, and you may have to pass written, road and eye-screen tests first. For a child support suspension, DMV must receive a release from the requesting agency. Delaware DMV, Driver Improvement: Suspension
| Checking and reinstating a license | A reinstatement fee must be paid to reinstate a suspended or revoked license, and you may have to pass written, road and eye-screen tests first. For a child support suspension, DMV must receive a release from the requesting agency. To ask about a suspension or pay the reinstatement fee by phone call 302-744-2509; for revocations call 302-744-2508. |
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| License suspension | Suspensions and revocations include Problem Driver Program point suspensions, serious speeding (25 mph or more over), DUI and chemical-test refusal, and underage drinking and driving (2 months for a first offense). After a point suspension a reinstatement fee must be paid. |
| Hardship or restricted license | After a DUI, Delaware offers an ignition interlock device (IID) license through the IID Program. A person who enters the first offender election is immediately eligible; a first offender sentenced under § 4177(d) and enrolled in the required program may apply after 30 days of revocation (45 days if BAC was 0.15 or more). Whether a hardship or occupational license is available for point suspensions was not confirmed from an official page read for this record. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: 21 Del. C. §§ 4177C, 4177G |
Where to get help in Delaware
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Delaware?
A reinstatement fee must be paid to reinstate a suspended or revoked license, and you may have to pass written, road and eye-screen tests first. For a child support suspension, DMV must receive a release from the requesting agency. To ask about a suspension or pay the reinstatement fee by phone call 302-744-2509; for revocations call 302-744-2508.
What gets your license suspended in Delaware?
Suspensions and revocations include Problem Driver Program point suspensions, serious speeding (25 mph or more over), DUI and chemical-test refusal, and underage drinking and driving (2 months for a first offense). After a point suspension a reinstatement fee must be paid.
Can you get a hardship license in Delaware?
After a DUI, Delaware offers an ignition interlock device (IID) license through the IID Program. A person who enters the first offender election is immediately eligible; a first offender sentenced under § 4177(d) and enrolled in the required program may apply after 30 days of revocation (45 days if BAC was 0.15 or more).
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.