Reinstating a Driver's License in Florida
How to check your Florida license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Check your status, including clearance of a suspension, with FLHSMV's free Online Driver License Check. For a citation or court suspension, meet the requirements of the traffic court in the county where the citation was issued; FLHSMV, Traffic Citations or Court Suspensions; Fees
| Checking and reinstating a license | Check your status, including clearance of a suspension, with FLHSMV's free Online Driver License Check. For a citation or court suspension, meet the requirements of the traffic court in the county where the citation was issued; the county updates FLHSMV electronically, and you then pay any reinstatement fee at a driver license service center. FLHSMV fees: $45 to reinstate a suspension, $75 for a revocation, $75 for a disqualification, plus a $130 administrative fee for alcohol- or drug-related offenses; $60 for a D-6 suspension (court financial obligations); $60 for a court-ordered child support suspension; $45 for a Department of Revenue child support suspension; $55 for a worthless check suspension. Status check: https://mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck/ ; fees: https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/ |
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| License suspension | Suspensions include point suspensions, failure to pay or appear on a traffic citation (or to attend required driver improvement school), DUI-related administrative suspensions and court revocations, and court-directed suspensions for serious offenses. A first DUI conviction brings a revocation of at least 180 days and up to 1 year. |
| Hardship or restricted license | A driver whose license has been suspended, canceled or revoked may ask the department for a hearing to show that it causes serious hardship and keeps them from carrying out their business, trade or employment. A license restricted to business purposes allows driving needed to maintain a livelihood, including work, school, church and medical; one restricted to employment purposes allows driving to and from work and required on-the-job driving. Eligibility waiting periods differ by type of suspension. Source: Fla. Stat. § 322.271 |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Florida?
Check your status, including clearance of a suspension, with FLHSMV's free Online Driver License Check. For a citation or court suspension, meet the requirements of the traffic court in the county where the citation was issued; the county updates FLHSMV electronically, and you then pay any reinstatement fee at a driver license service center. FLHSMV fees: $45 to reinstate a suspension, $75 for a revocation, $75 for a disqualification, plus a $130 administrative fee for alcohol- or drug-related offenses; $60 for a D-6 suspension (court financial obligations); $60 for a court-ordered child support suspension; $45 for a Department of Revenue child support suspension; $55 for a worthless check suspension.
What gets your license suspended in Florida?
Suspensions include point suspensions, failure to pay or appear on a traffic citation (or to attend required driver improvement school), DUI-related administrative suspensions and court revocations, and court-directed suspensions for serious offenses. A first DUI conviction brings a revocation of at least 180 days and up to 1 year.
Can you get a hardship license in Florida?
A driver whose license has been suspended, canceled or revoked may ask the department for a hearing to show that it causes serious hardship and keeps them from carrying out their business, trade or employment. A license restricted to business purposes allows driving needed to maintain a livelihood, including work, school, church and medical; one restricted to employment purposes allows driving to and from work and required on-the-job driving.
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.