How do I get
my driver’s
license back if
it is suspended?

The Secretary of State will automatically return your driver’s license at the end of the suspension period. However, you must pay a reinstatement fee of $125, and a Driver’s Responsibility Fee of $1,000 or $500 per year for two (2) years, depending on the severity of your conviction.

Revocation requires that you petition the DLAD for a restricted license at the end of the revocation. Approval for a drivers license depends upon the proofs you submit regarding your sobriety during the period of revocation. Although you may represent yourself at the hearing, you are advised to retain counsel to represent you. Those who represent themselves are usually denied because they are unprepared for the questions asked by the Hearing Officer. You may contact this office for assistance.

The Secretary of State will not allow you to drive on a restricted license unless your vehicle is equipped with a Guardian Interlock Device for a period of one (1) year. You must also pay the restoration fee, and the Driver’s Responsibility Fee.