How to get a suspended license reinstated:
Every case of license suspension can be different as you can have your license suspended for multiple reasons and varying amounts of time. The reason for the revoked license will also effect the length of the suspension period and the duration your driving privileges are revoked.
Reasons such as:
- A DWI or BWI
- Multiple traffic violations
- Driving without car insurance and being in a car accident
- Being evaluated as medically unable to drive a vehicle
As every case of license suspension is different the below guide is a general outline to what follows your Texas drivers license suspension status.
In certain cases you will have a hearing or can request a hearing to contest the driver license suspension. You can also request a suspension appeal in the case that you do not agree with the outcome of your suspension hearing. Follow the instruction that are on your Department Of Public Safety Enforcement notification and any other legal documents provided to you by the DPS or courts.
If you have already had your hearing or will not have a hearing then:
You will need to wait out the driver license suspension period and complete the requirements that the DPS has set out for you in your enforcement notification before you can reinstate your driver license.
After you have done the above you will use the Texas Department of Public Safety online license eligibility service.
To use this service you will need to provide the following:
- Your Driver License Number
- Your birth date
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SSN)
- Payment for the fees
- Court Fees
- License Reinstatement fee
You will also need to submit any relevant or required suspension compliance documents and a financial responsibility insurance certificate from your insurance company to the DPS.
You can send those documents:
By mail to: Department of Public Safety (DPS) Enforcement and Compliance Service P.O. box 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0320
By Fax to: 512-424-2848
Texas Drivers License Reinstatement:
Every case is different when it comes to suspended driver licenses, we recommend you visit the Texas DPS website to ensure that you get the most accurate information that is related to your case to ensure that you can get your driving privileges back.
If you have any questions about the Texas drivers license eligibility or have any further questions on how to get a suspended license reinstated - contact Aceable today, and we can help you every step of the way.
An occupational driver license, also called an essential need license, is a special type of restricted license issued to you when your driver license has been suspended, revoked or denied for certain
offenses, other than a medical reason or delinquent child support. An occupational driver license authorizes you to operate a non-commercial motor vehicle only in connection with: You must petition the Justice of the Peace, county or district court where you currently reside, or to the court of original jurisdiction
where the offense has occurred, to obtain an occupational driver license. An example of an occupational driver license petition is available for free from the Travis County Law Library. Due to varying requirements for each court, please consult the court with which you intend to file a petition for an occupational driver license to determine if the petition on the
Travis County Law Library website is acceptable. Upon reviewing your petition, if the court determines you are eligible to apply for an occupational driver license, you will be provided with a signed court order. This court order is not the occupational driver license. You must submit the court order to the Department along with the other necessary documentation for the issuance of an
occupational driver license. The court order and all required items must be submitted to DPS before an occupational license will be issued. The court order may be used as a driver license for 45 days from the date of the judge's signature while the request for an occupational license is processed. You must submit the following items to DPS: All required documents, including all fees should be submitted in one envelope to the mailing address below for processing. You must write your full name, date of birth and driver license number on each document submitted. If you have your suspension notice, please
include a copy so your driver record can be identified. Please allow 21 business days for processing. Mailing Address: Texas Department of Public Safety These documents can also be submitted by fax or email if you are not submitting any fees. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and driver license number for proper identification. Fax Number:
512-424-2848 Email: (Documents must be submitted in PDF format.) Once you are issued an occupational driver license, you are only permitted to operate a motor vehicle within the terms of the court order. You must keep your court order in the vehicle with you at all times and present it along with your occupational driver license upon demand by a peace
officer. An occupational license will be issued once the request is processed, unless one of the following situations applies and the judge has not ordered the waiver of the waiting period:What is an Occupational Driver License?
Request an Occupational Driver License
Issuance of an Occupational License
DPS Mailing Address, Fax Number and Email Information
Enforcement and Compliance Service
P.O. Box 15999
Austin, TX 78761-5999Denial of Issuance/Waiting Period