Reinstating a Driver's License in Washington
How to check your Washington license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Checking your license status and finding out how to get your driving privilege back is free through DOL's online license status check. Washington DOL, Driver licensing fees
| Checking and reinstating a license | Checking your license status and finding out how to get your driving privilege back is free through DOL's online license status check. Getting a license reissued after a suspension or revocation costs $75 (non-alcohol) or $170 (alcohol), and additional fees may apply. Status check: https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/extdriveses/ESP/NoLogon/_/ |
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| License suspension | DOL may suspend a license for offenses requiring mandatory suspension, causing a crash through reckless or unlawful driving, frequent moving violations, failing to respond to a ticket or appear at a hearing, license fraud, or child support noncompliance. Too-many-tickets suspensions last 60 days plus probation (no reissue fee is charged for that suspension). DUI and test refusal bring administrative suspensions or revocations. |
| Hardship or restricted license | A driver suspended for failing to respond or appear, financial responsibility violations, or too many moving violations may apply to DOL for an occupational driver's license valid for the suspension period. A temporary restricted license is available for some mandatory suspensions, but not for DUI, physical control, vehicular homicide, or vehicular assault. Ignition interlock licenses after DUI were not confirmed. Source: RCW 46.20.391 |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Washington?
Checking your license status and finding out how to get your driving privilege back is free through DOL's online license status check. Getting a license reissued after a suspension or revocation costs $75 (non-alcohol) or $170 (alcohol), and additional fees may apply.
What gets your license suspended in Washington?
DOL may suspend a license for offenses requiring mandatory suspension, causing a crash through reckless or unlawful driving, frequent moving violations, failing to respond to a ticket or appear at a hearing, license fraud, or child support noncompliance. Too-many-tickets suspensions last 60 days plus probation (no reissue fee is charged for that suspension). DUI and test refusal bring administrative suspensions or revocations.
Can you get a hardship license in Washington?
A driver suspended for failing to respond or appear, financial responsibility violations, or too many moving violations may apply to DOL for an occupational driver's license valid for the suspension period. A temporary restricted license is available for some mandatory suspensions, but not for DUI, physical control, vehicular homicide, or vehicular assault.
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.