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CDL Disqualifications

THIS TRANSACTION MUST BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT AT THE
DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE – 904 301 BLVD W, BRADENTON
Customers will be charged a $6.25 Tax Collector service fee for information and processing, and additional transaction fees may apply. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule your appointment. Services are for Manatee County residents and businesses only.

A CDL disqualification results from certain offenses committed in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and in some cases from offenses committed in a personal vehicle, if that vehicle offense also causes withdrawal of basic driving privileges. CDL disqualifications apply to those who hold a commercial driver license, or a commercial learner permit. If you have a disqualification on your record, you may still be eligible to operate a Class E vehicle, provided you are otherwise eligible and are willing to pay the appropriate fees to downgrade your CDL.

The length of time a CDL is disqualified depends upon the violation(s) warranting your disqualification. The time frame ranges from a minimum of 60 days up to permanent disqualification. Disqualifications cannot be considered for early reinstatement; therefore, a customer will not be eligible for a hardship license.

1. Reinstatement Instructions for Non-Medical Certification Disqualifications

The following are your options for reinstating your license when your disqualification is not related to your medical certification:

Option 1: Wait Out the Disqualification Period

Once the expiration date of your disqualification has passed, you can reinstate one of two ways:

Online! Many disqualifications can be cleared online - or scan the QR code to access the site. Remitting payment and reinstating online will save you a trip to our office.

In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. Please note the following:

If issuing a replacement license, you must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (e.g. US birth certificate, US passport, proof of name change(s), USCIS (INS) documents, Social Security Card and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you are already Real ID compliant and no changes are needed. For a complete list of acceptable identity documents, visit flhsmv.gov/whattobring.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Option 2: Downgrade to a Class E License

If you choose to do so, you can surrender your CDL and be issued a Class E license, provided you are otherwise eligible. (A Class E license will allow you to operate Class E vehicles until you are able to reinstate your disqualifications.) The State may require additional testing to restore your CDL privileges. You can downgrade one of two ways:

Online! You can request to downgrade to a Class E license online - or scan the QR code to access the site. Processing online will save you a trip to our office.

In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. Please note the following:

You must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (e.g. US birth certificate, US passport, proof of name change(s), USCIS (INS) documents, Social Security Card and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you are already Real ID compliant and no changes are needed. For a complete list of acceptable identity documents, visit flhsmv.gov/whattobring. If changes are required or you need to renew, additional fees may be due.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Note: If you currently hold a hardship license [with a C or D restriction] for another reason, a CDL cannot be issued until that restriction expires.

2. Reinstatement Instructions for Medical Certification Disqualifications

The following are your options for reinstating your license when your disqualification is related to your medical certification:

Option 1: Show Your Current Medical Card/Certificate

You can reinstate one of two ways:

Online! Visit flhsmv.gov/ddl/cdlmedicalcert.html to update your Medical Card/Certificate and save a trip to our office! (This is only available before your disqualification goes into effect. Once you are disqualified, you must visit an office to reinstate.)

In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. Please note the following:

Your medical card/certificate will be scanned and subject to verification.
You must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (e.g. US birth certificate, US passport, proof of name change(s), USCIS (INS) documents, Social Security Card and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you are already Real ID compliant and no changes are needed. For a complete list of acceptable identity documents, visit flhsmv.gov/whattobring. If changes are required or you need to renew, additional fees may be due.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Option 2: Certify That You Are Exempt From Medical Requirements

You can reinstate one of two ways:

Online! Visit flhsmv.gov/ddl/cdlmedicalcert.html to certify online and save a trip to our office! (This is only available before your disqualification goes into effect. Once you are disqualified, you must visit an office to reinstate.)

In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. Please note the following:

You must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (e.g. US birth certificate, US passport, proof of name change(s), USCIS (INS) documents, Social Security Card and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you are already Real ID compliant and no changes are needed. For a complete list of acceptable identity documents, visit flhsmv.gov/whattobring. If changes are required or you need to renew, additional fees may be due.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Option 3: Downgrade to a Class E License

If you choose to do so, you can surrender your CDL and be issued a Class E license, provided you are otherwise eligible. (A Class E license will allow you to operate Class E vehicles until you are able to reinstate your disqualifications.) The State may require additional testing to restore your CDL privileges. You can downgrade one of two ways:

Online! You can request to downgrade to a Class E license online - or scan the QR code to access the site. Processing online will save you a trip to our office.

In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. Please note the following:

You must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (e.g. US birth certificate, US passport, proof of name change(s), USCIS (INS) documents, Social Security Card and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you are already Real ID compliant and no changes are needed. For a complete list of acceptable identity documents, visit flhsmv.gov/whattobring. If changes are required or you need to renew, additional fees may be due.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Note: If you currently hold a hardship license [with a C or D restriction] for another reason, a CDL cannot be issued until that restriction expires.

3. Acceptable Methods of Payment and Estimated Fees

We accept cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards. A $2.50 processing fee for debit cards and a 2.5% processing fee (minimum of $2.50) for credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.

Estimate of fees:

Service Fee.............................................$6.25 Reinstatement Fee.............................$75.00*
Downgrade w/no changes..............$0.00 Downgrade w/changes...................$25.00
Replacement..........................................$25.00 Renewal.................................................$75.00
Endorsements.......................................$7.00 (each) Late Fee.................................................$15.00

*Reinstatement fee is due if reinstated on or after the effective date of the disqualification.

Note: Fees listed above only apply to reinstatements processed at the Driver License Office. Online fees may differ slightly. Other related reinstatement or issuance fees may apply.

4. Additional Information

You can sign up for electronic notifications when citations and/or sanctions are added to your record online - or scan the QR code on the right to access the site.

Check the status of your license at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck!

Not a Manatee County Resident? Our offices are open by appointment only for Manatee County residents/businesses only. All out-of-county residents must visit their home county for information and processing. To find a location visit flhsmv.gov/locations.

Disqual_CDL – Last Update: 02/24/2022