How to Get a Missouri Driver’s License Reinstatement
To get your Missouri driver’s license reinstated, you’ll have to file forms and pay a $25-$40 fee, but the process can be more complex for serious offenses.
reinstated is as simple as filling out a few forms and paying a reinstatement fee of $25 to $40.
To reinstate your Missouri Driver’s license, you’ll need to wait out your suspension period, file the necessary paperwork, and pay the applicable reinstatement fee and/or fines.
For serious offenses, you may need to file an SR-22 with your
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to simply wait out your suspension then get back behind the wheel. You’ll have to file a few forms and pay some fees before you can legally drive again.
If you’re not sure whether your license is suspended: You can buy a copy of your driving record at a Missouri license office or by calling 573-526-2407. It costs only $2.82 per record!
How to get a license reinstatement in Missouri
Depending on the reason your license is suspended, you can get it back by filing forms, paying a fee, and potentially completing a driving course or
License reinstatement requirements after a driver’s license suspension
First, you need to understand why your license was suspended: Though you might already have a good idea of the reason why, you can confirm it by looking through the letter you received from the Driver License Bureau or by purchasing a copy of your driving record.
Next, see what forms you have to file, what fees you need to pay, and what courses you must take (if any).
For example, if your license was suspended because you refused to take an alcohol or drug test, you’ll need to:
A revocation is more severe than a suspension, but the process is similar: If you’ve had your license revoked (usually, for more than a year), you’ll have to meet all the requirements of reinstating a suspended license and pass the complete driver exam again.
Key Takeaway: Though it depends on the violation, you’ll be able to get your license reinstated by paying a fee, filing the right forms, and potentially completing a driving safety or substance awareness course. License reinstatements after a revocation take more work.
How to get a hardship license in Missouri
Let’s say your license is suspended, but you really need to be able to drive for work. This could be especially challenging if you were subject to a long five- or ten-year denial.
The Missouri Department of Revenue allows you to apply for a hardship license, also called a
that disqualify drivers from a hardship license. Some of the most common are:
You’ve been convicted of a motor vehicle felony in the last five years
You failed a medical or driving exam
You were driving with an excessive BAC (0.16 or higher)
You are not currently a Missouri resident
What is an SR-22 certificate?
After most license suspensions, you’ll need to fill out an SR-22 certificate, sometimes referred to as SR-22 insurance. It isn’t actually insurance, though—it’s just legal proof that you’ve met
In Missouri, you’ll need to keep the SR-22 for two years (and drive safely during those two years). Once two years are up, you’re good to drop the SR-22 and keep driving like normal.
Keep in mind: Though filing an SR-22 only costs about $25, it’ll cause a significant jump in your
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