Suspended License Reinstatement by State

State

Procedure/Ignition Interlock Required

Reinstatement Fee

Penalty for Driving on a Suspended License

Alabama

Ala. Code § 32-1-1.1

After your suspension or revocation period has ended, you must apply to the Director of Public Safety for reinstatement and pay fees to get your license back.

• Suspended - $275
• Revoked - $275
• Additional drug-related fee - $25
• Interlock Issuance Fee - $150

• Ala. Code § 32-6-19, misdemeanor, fine ranging from $100-$500 and up to 180 days in jail, probation

Alaska

Alaska Stat. § 28.15.211 et. seq.

Serve your suspension or revocation period completely, then you can apply for a new license at the Alaska DMV:

1. Submit an Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card
2. Pass the written, vision, and road tests
3. Submit proof of SR-22 insurance
4. Present proof of birth
5. Show completion of Alcohol Safety Action Plan (ASAP)
6. Proof of installation of Ignition Interlock Device
7. Pay all required fees

• Reinstatement fees vary, but typically it will cost a minimum of $200 for first-time DUI, and $500 for subsequent DUI convictions

• Alaska Stat. § 28.15.291, Class A misdemeanor, minimum community service requirement and up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000

Arizona

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-3315(B)

• Satisfy any court requirements and fines
• Provide all court clearance documents and proof of future financial responsibility
• Pay all fines and reinstatement fees

• Pay $10 reinstatement fee and application fee

• Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-3473, et seq,Class 1 misdemeanor, up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500, possible vehicle impoundment

Arkansas

• Serve out your suspension
• Comply with ignition interlock device requirement

• File an SR22, proof of insurance with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
• Complete an alcohol education/treatment program
• Pass the driving skills and knowledge tests
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• 150 reinstatement fee

• Ark. Code § 27-16-303
• Misdemeanor, two days- six months jail; maximum fine $500, possible extended license suspension

California

VC § 13101:

• Fulfill your mandatory suspension period
• Pay the driver's license reissue fee to the DMV
• Complete a DUI program and submit a Notice of Completion Certificate (Form DL-101)
• Submit proof of your insurance or financial responsibility

• $55 reissue fee

• VC § 14601.2 et. seq. five days to six months in jail, $300-$1000 fine

Colorado

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-2-132:

• Submit an Application for Reinstatement (DR 2870) to Colorado Department of Revenue

Take all required tests

• Submit proof of completion of alcohol education course

• $95

• §42-2-138, misdemeanor: up to six months jail; up to $500 fine; license suspension increased by one year

Connecticut

• Serve your full suspension
• Submit application for reinstatement
• Submit reinstatement fee

• $175

• §14-215, misdemeanor, up to three months jail, $150-$200 fine, or both

Delaware

• Apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles
• Pay all fines and fees
• File SR-22
• May be required to take driving exam
• Must install IID
• Must complete alcohol education program

• $50 (suspended license)
• $200 (revoked license)

• Del. Code tit. 21 § 2756(a), misdemeanor, 30 days to 6 months jail, possibility of a suspended sentence, $600 fine, or both

District of Columbia

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, §306;

• File SR22 with the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Complete an alcohol education program
• Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests.
• Pay a reinstatement and licensing fee

• $95

• §50–1403.01, misdemeanor, up to one year in jail, fine up to $1,000

Florida

Fla. Stat. § 322.21(8):

• Provide proof of enrollment or completion of a DUI course to the FLHSMV
• Provide proof of bodily injury liability insurance (FR-44)
• Pay all fines and fees
• Install IID in some situations

• $45 (suspended license)
• $75 + new license application fee (revoked license)

• Fla. Stat. §§ 322.24(2)(a), second-degree misdemeanor, maximum $500 fine, and/or up to 60 days in jail

Georgia

• Present a Certificate of Completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program
• Pay reinstatement fees

• $210-$200

• Georgia Code § 40-5-58, misdemeanor, 2 days to 12 months in jail, and/or fine $500 to $1,000, possible longer license suspension

Hawaii

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-62(b)(1)

• Pay a restoration fee to the Driver License Division (any four counties of Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai)
• Apply for a standard license renewal to obtain a new license

• Fees vary by county, generally a $20 reinstatement fee, a Knowledge test and Road skills fee, and a license fee

• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-62(b)(1), misdemeanor, fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days jail, possible additional license suspension

Idaho

Idaho Code § 49-328(2)

• Pay a reinstatement fee
• Provide proof of insurance (SR22)
• Provide proof from the courts that you paid any fines imposed on you.

• $25 reinstatement fee, possible $60 for DUI-related restatement
• Other DUI-related fees may apply

• Idaho Code § 18-8001(1), misdemeanor, two-six months in jail, fine up to $1,000, and additional 180 days license suspension

Illinois

• Participate in an informal or formal hearing with a Secretary of State hearing officer
• Install a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID)
• Complete alcohol/drug evaluation by a Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse-licensed provider
• Pay all fines and fees

• $70 to $500 depending on nature of suspension/revocation

• 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 6-303(c)misdemeanor, $2,500 fine, and up to a year in jail, or minimum 10 days in jail or 30 days of community service

Indiana

Ind. Code § 9-29-10-1(a):

• Provide BMV with all court-related documentation
• Provide proof of financial responsibility
• Pay reinstatement fee

• Fees vary based upon offense

• Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Class A misdemeanor, up to a $5000 fine and maximum one year in jail

Iowa

Iowa Code § 321.191(8):

• Pay $200 civil penalty to DOT
• Presents proof of completion of a course for drinking drivers
• Presents proof of completion of a substance abuse evaluation and treatment or rehabilitation service
• Comply with financial responsibility law
• Install IID

• $200, but check your specific reinstatement requirements

• Iowa Code § 321J.21, serious misdemeanor, up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and an extension of your license suspension or revocation

Kansas

Kan. Stat. § 8-241(a):

• Submit any required suspension documents to DMV
• Complete Application to Modify Suspension to Restricted Ignition Interlock Driving Privileges (Form DC 1015)
• Install IID
• File an SR22 or proof of insurance
• Retake the driving skills and knowledge tests
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• $100 to $1,000 (depending on the number of offenses you've had)

• Kan. Stat. § 8-262(a)(1), class B nonperson misdemeanor, up to six months jail, fine up to $1,000, longer license suspension

Kentucky

• Attend a state-approved alcohol education or treatment program
• Pay reinstatement fee

• $40

• Ky. Rev. Stat. § 189A.090(2)(a), Class B misdemeanor, six month license revocation, up to $250 fine, up to 90 days jail

Louisiana

La. Rev. Stat. § 32:414(I):

• Complete sentencing requirements
• File SR22
• Install IID
• Pay any necessary fines and your reinstatement fees

• $100, $200 or $300

• La. Rev. Stat. § 32:415 (C)(2): misdemeanor, a fine of up to $5,000, up to six months in jail, and a civil penalty of up to $2,500

Maine

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A § 2486:

• Satisfy your court requirements
• Submit a SR22 or proof of insurance with the ME BMV
• Complete an alcohol education program
• Retake the driving knowledge and skills tests.
• Pay the reinstatement fee

• $100

• Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A § 2412-A(3)(B), misdemeanor, fine up to $600, seven consecutive days in jail, and a license suspension between one and three years

Maryland

Md. Code, Transp. § 16-209:

• Complete a Driver Improvement Program
• Pay any applicable fees or fine

• See Fee Schedule

• Md. Code, Transp. § 27-101 (h)(1),up to one year jail, fine up to $1,000

Massachusetts

Mass. Gen. laws ch. 90, § 33(36):

• Pay all fines and fees
• Apply for a new license and take and pass all tests
• See an see an RMV Hearings Officer

• Between $700 to $1,200

• Mass. Gen. laws ch. 90, §23: 10 days jail, fine from $500- $1,000

Michigan

Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.320e:

• Submit an Application for Driver’s License Reinstatement
• Supporting documents
• Payment for the reinstatement fee

• $85-$125, depending on circumstances

• Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.904(3)(a): misdemeanor, up to 93 days in jail a $500 fine, and cancellation of vehicle registration plates

Minnesota

Minn. Stat. § 171.20:

• Meet all reinstatement conditions for reinstatement (completed driver improvement course).
• Pay reinstatement fees
• Received your notice of reinstatement from the commissioner

• $20 (suspended license)
• $680 (revoked license)

• Minn. Stat. § 171.24 subdivs. 1-2, up to $1,000 fine and up to 90 days jail

Mississippi

Miss. Code § 63-1-46(1):

• Complete an alcohol safety education program, if applicable.
• Satisfy any court requirements and pay any fines
• Pay reinstatement fees

• Approximately $175

• Miss. Code § 63-1-57:
• Between two days and six months in jail
• Fine between $200 and $500

Missouri

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.281(4):

• Pay reinstatement fee
• Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP)
• Install Ignition Interlock Device
• File and maintain proof of liability insurance for two years from the starting date of your suspension or revocation
• Retake the complete driver exam (if necessary)

• Fees range from $20-$1,500 depending on reason for suspension

• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.321
• Class A misdemeanor
• Fine up to $1,000
• Up to one year jail

Montana

Mont. Code. Ann. § 61-5-218 (1)

• Pay all fines and fees
• Provide proof of insurance
• Complete court-ordered treatment programs
• Install interlock device
• Apply for new license and take exam

• $100 to $200

• Mont. Code. Ann. § 61-5-212
• Two days to six months in jail,
• Fine up to $2,000, and
• Up to 40 hours of community service

Nebraska

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-4,100.01:

• Complete a driver's education/improvement course
• Provide proof of insurance
• Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests, if necessary.
• Pay a reinstatement fee and all fines and other fees

• Between $50-$100

• R.R.S. Nebr. § 60-484
• Class II or Class III misdemeanor
• Up to six months in jail
• Maximum $1,000 fine

Nevada

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 483.410:

• Satisfy court requirements
• File an SR22 or proof of insurance
• Pass a vision test, the written driving knowledge test, and driving test in some cases
• Install an ignition interlock device
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• Varies, approximately $125

• Nev. Rev. Stat. § 483.560
• Misdemeanor
• 30 days jail
• Fine up to $500

New Hampshire

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 263:42(V):

• Submit SR22 proof of insurance
• Complete an alcohol education/treatment program
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• $100

• N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 263:64(IV)
• Misdemeanor

• Minimum seven days jail
• Fine of up to $1,000
• License revocation for an additional year

New Jersey

• Complete all court and DMV-ordered tasks
• Complete Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP)
• Receive Notice of Restoration in the mail
• Pay all fines and fees

• $100 depending on surcharges

• N.J. Stat. § 39:3-40
• $1000 fine
• Driver's license suspension and revocation of registration between 12 to 30 months
• Jail between 10 days to 90 days

New Mexico

N.M. Stat. § 66-5-33.1:

• Complete driver improvement course approved by the Traffic Safety Bureau (TSB)
• Pay reinstatement fee and other fines
• Re-apply for a new license and take any applicable tests

• Fees vary

• N.M. Stat. § 66-5-39
• At least seven days jail
• $300 fine

New York

• Complete all court-ordered and DMV requirements
• Complete Impaired Drinking Driver Program
• Pay all fines and fees

• Between $50-$100

• N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 511
• At least $500 fine
• Up to 180 days in jail, probation or both

North Carolina

• Pay reinstatement fee
• Apply for new license
• Complete all other DMV or court-ordered requirements

• Approximately $130

• N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-28
• Class 1 misdemeanor
• Jail time up to 120 days
• Fine
• Additional license suspension

North Dakota

N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-36:

• Satisfy any court requirements
• Complete an alcohol education program
• File an SR22/proof of insurance
• Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• Approximately $100

• N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-42
• Minimum four days in jail
• Fine
• Possible vehicle impoundment
• Additional license suspension

Ohio

Ohio Rev. Code § 4510.038:

• Pay your reinstatement fees
• Satisfy any court requirements
• Complete a remedial driving course
• Retake and pass the driving knowledge and skills tests, if required
• File and maintain SR22 car insurance

• Fees vary

• Ohio Rev. Code § 4510.11
• Up to 180 days jail
• Fine up to $1,000

Oklahoma

Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 6-212:

• Satisfy court requirements
• Pay all court fines and fees and all license processing and reinstatement fees
• Provide SR22 from your insurance company
• Complete Drug and Alcohol Assessment
• Install Ignition Interlock Device

• $350

• Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 6-303
• Fine $500 to $1,000
• Up to one year jail
• Additional license suspension

Oregon

Or. Rev. Stat. § 807.370(23-24:

• Several reinstatement requirements, see DMV website

• $75

• Or. Rev. Stat. § 161.615
• Misdemeanor
• Fine
• Up to one year jail

Pennsylvania

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1960:

• Each driver will need to request DL Restoration Letter to learn about specific requirements

• Fee depends on a number of factors, see PA DOT website to learn more

• 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1543
• $1,000 fine
• At least 90 days jail

Rhode Island

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-11-10:

• Provide SR22 or proof of insurance
• Complete an alcohol education or treatment program or other driver program as directed
• Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests as directed
• Pay all fines and fees

• $350

• R.I. Gen. laws § 31-11-18.1
• Misdemeanor
• $500 fine

• Minimum 10-days in jail
• Additional license suspension

South Carolina

S.C. Code § 56-1-390:

• Provide SR22 from your insurance company
• Satisfy all court requirements
• Complete an Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program
• Have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle
• Pay reinstatement fee

• $100

• S.C. Code § 56-1-460
• $300 fine

• Between 10 and 30 days in jail

South Dakota

S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47.1:

• Complete a new license application
• Pass the required tests
• Pay all applicable reinstatement and application fees
• Show proof of SR-22

• $50-$200

• S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-65(2)
• 30 days jail
• $500 fine

Tennessee

Check website for your specific requirements. Requirements will not be given over the phone.

• Reinstatement fees vary, see website or visit a Reinstatement Center

• Tenn. Code. § 55-50-504(a)(1)
• Between 45 days and 1 year in jail

• Maximum $3,000 fine

Texas

Texas Transp. Code Ann. § 521.313:

• Your certified occupational license petition and court order
• Provide a Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR22) from your insurance company.
• Any required suspension documents.
• Pay all reinstatement fees including occupational license fee
• Complete a 12-hour Alcohol Education Program

• Fees vary, see website

• Texas Penal Code § 12.22
• Class B misdemeanor

• Up to $2,000 fine
• Up to 180 days in jail

Utah

Utah Code § 53-3-105(23)(b)

• Defensive driving courses
• Provide proof of auto insurance
• Apply for a new license and take any related tests
• Paying all fines and fees

• $170, plus additional $65

• Utah Code § 53-3-220
• Up to six months jail
• Up to $1,000 fine

Vermont

Vt. Stat. tit. 23, § 675(a):

• Submit an SR22, proof of car insurance
• Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests
• Satisfy any court requirements
• Pay a reinstatement fee

• $73

• Vt. Stat. tit. 23, § 674(a)(1)
• Minimum $300 fine
• 40 hours of community service

Virginia

Va. Code § 46.2-411(C):

• Pay all court fines and reinstatement fees
• Provide an SR22 certificate of insurance from your insurance company
• Complete a driving improvement clinic.
• Complete an Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)

• $100

• Va. Code § 46.2-301(C)
• Class 1 misdemeanor
• Up to 12 months in jail

• Up to $2,500 fine
• Vehicle impoundment
• Additional license suspension

Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.311(1)(e)(ii):

• Satisfy your court requirements
• Pay all fees including reinstatement fee
• Maintain proof of insurance for at least 3 years from your reinstatement with an SR22 from your insurance company, a deposit with the WA State Treasurer, or a security bond.

• $150

• Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.342(1a)
• Minimum 90 days jail
• Fine
• Possible vehicle impoundment
• Additional license suspension

West Virginia

W. Va. Code § 17B-3-9:

• Requirements vary
• Contact the West Virginia Department of Transportation for your specific situation

• $50, but additional fees may apply

• W. Va. Code § 17B-4-3(b)
• Fine between $100 to $500
• 30 days to six months jail, or

• Additional license suspension

Wisconsin

• Requirements vary and are case-specific
• Check your reinstatement eligibility and requirements here

• Up to $140

• Wis. Stat. § 343.44(2)(b)
• Fine up to $2,500
• Up to one year in jail
• Additional penalties may apply

Wyoming

Wyo. Stat. § 31-7-127(c):

• Satisfy all court-ordered requirements.
• Obtain SR-22 auto insurance
• Pay the required reinstatement fee

• $50

• Wyo. Stat. § 31-7-134(c)
• Fine up to $750
• Up to six months in jail