Registration should know, such as the issued date of their Florida driver license or state ID card. A person is also required to have their Florida driver license or state ID card number and the last four digits of their social security number. All of this information is verified in real-time in order for a person. If you are not eligible to renew online at GoRenew.com and hold a Class E (Operator) driver license, the department can issue a military extension card that extends the expiration date of the license you currently hold until 90 days after you permanently return to Florida or are discharged from the military. You may delay the purchase of a. Visit the FLHSMV website for a complete list of actions you need to take to reinstate your Florida driver's license. Inadequate Vision. If your FL driver's license was revoked due to having inadequate vision, you must submit a report of an eye exam showing that you have met the minimum FL DMV vision standards to a driver license office.
In Florida, your driver's license can be suspended or revoked for a number of reasons, including:
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will suspend your license for a certain amount of time, based on the severity of your violation.
If you've had your Florida driver's license suspended, you will need to surrender your license to the Florida DMV. Any delays in surrendering your license will result in an extended period of suspension. Your suspension will begin when they receive your license and it will be reinstated once the suspension period is over.
The Florida DMV will mail you a suspension notification by personal delivery before your suspension begins. The length of your license suspension varies depending on the violation and will be printed on the notification letter.
Your license can be suspended for a number of offenses, ranging from failure to pay a ticket to delinquency on child support payments. Suspension periods for some of the more common offenses are listed below.
You can check your driver license status by ordering your Florida driving record.
The length of time your license is suspended depends on the type of offense. Suspension periods for some common offenses include:
DO NOT drive while your driver's license is suspended, as additional fees and penalties may apply. See “Driving with a Suspended License' below.
For more information regarding suspensions and related penalties, please visit the FLHSMV website.
If your driver's license was suspended due to an alcohol-related offense, you can appeal the FLHSMV's decision.
You will need to submit your appeal to the county court where you live or where your suspension was given. For more information on appealing your suspended license in Florida, contact your local FL DHSMV.
Please note that any hearing relating to DMV charges and suspensions do not affect any associated criminal proceedings or court decisions. Criminal penalties may still apply.
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To reinstate your FL driver's license, visit any Florida DMV driver license office with payment for the reinstatement fee. You may also have to pay additional fees depending on the reason for your suspension. (See “Fees to Reinstate Your FL License' below.)
Depending on your offense, you may also need to provide additional documents or satisfy additional FLHSMV requirements. (See below for specific offense types).
NOTE: In certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a hardship license, which you can use until your suspended Florida driver's license is reinstated. (See “Apply for a Hardship Driver's License' below.)
For more information on reinstating your suspended driver's license, visit the Florida DMV website.
You will need to provide proof you satisfied your summons IF your license was suspended for failingto:
You will also need to provide payment for the $60 D6 suspension reinstatement fee.
If you are out of state, send the above plus a letter of residency to:
The Bureau of Motorist Compliance
P.O. Box 5775
Tallahassee, FL 32399
The Florida DMV will mail you a D6 clearance letter. If you have any questions about your ticket, contact the Customer Services at (850) 617-2000.
To avoid getting a suspended license due to a traffic ticket in Florida, you should make sure you pay your ticket before the due date.
NOTE: Check your local traffic court website to see if you can pay your traffic summons online.
If you were convicted by criminal court for a DUI, you may need to take additional steps to reinstate your license, including:
Visit the FLHSMV website for a complete list of actions you need to take to reinstate your Florida driver's license.
If your FL driver's license was revoked due to having inadequate vision, you must submit a report of an eye exam showing that you have met the minimum FL DMV vision standards to a driver license office. If your report shows you have “Inadequate/Field of Vision,' you must send your report and a “Field of Vision Chart' to:
The Bureau of Motorist Compliance
Vision Section
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 90
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Your chart will be reviewed and the FLHSMV will advise whether or not your driver's license will be reinstated.
If your FL driver's license was suspended because you accumulated too many points within a certain time period, you will also need to:
Most driving points will stay on your driver record for at least 5 years from when you committed the violation. Serious violations can remain on your record longer.
In Florida, you will face the following DMV driver's license revocations if convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). You may also face additional criminal penalties, including:
For more information, visit our FL DUI/DWI page.
If you are 21 years old or older and you are caught driving with a breath alcohol level (BAL) of 0.08% or higher, the FLHSMV will suspend your driver's license for:
If you're under 21 years old and your BAL is 0.02% or higher, the FLHSMV will suspend your license for:
If your blood alcohol level is 0.05% or higher, you will need to complete a substance abuse evaluation and alcohol course before your driver's license is reinstated.
You can apply for a hardship driver's license in Florida IF your suspension/revocation was due to:
To apply for the hardship license, visit a Florida Administrative Reviews Office (on the FLHSMV website, select your county and look for “Under Suspension – Need Driver License for Work') and:
* If you are a Habitual Traffic Offender and your license was revoked for a DUI, you will need proof of enrollment in a DUI school instead.
NOTE: You CANNOTapply for a hardship license if:
Payment for the following fees are required to reinstate your suspended driver's license in Florida:
You may be required to pay additional fees, depending on the circumstances of your suspension/revocation:
You may also need to pay additional DMV and court fees depending on the reason for your suspension. DUI related suspensions carry different fees depending on your specific DUI offense
The Florida Driver's Handbook contains a complete list of fees required to reinstate your driver's license.
Accepted methods of payment will vary based on how you reinstate your license:
Your Florida commercial driver's license (CDL) can be suspended for a number of reasons, including:
The state court may also enforce additional penalties, including permanent disqualification from operating a commercial vehicle.
The suspension periods will differ depending on your violation. To reinstate your CDL with the FLHSMV, you will need to wait out the suspension period and pay the reinstatement fee (see “ Fees to Reinstate Your FL License' above).
You may also need to meet additional requirements from the state courts to reinstate your suspended CDL.
For more information, visit our section on Commercial Driver Licenses in Florida.