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Points Suspension
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.

You have accumulated excessive points for traffic violations and your driving privilege has been suspended for the time period specified below.
 
Accumulated Points: Suspension Period: 
12 points within 12 months      30 days
18 points within 18 months 3 months
24 points within 36 months 1 year
 
You have two options when you have this type of suspension on your record:
 
Option 1: WAIT OUT THE SUSPENSION PERIOD

Once the expiration date has passed, you would need to submit the following to our office: 

 Proof of enrollment or completion of ADI School effective after the last point suspension, or within six months before or after, if there is more than one point suspension on your record. The proof submitted is subject to verification. 

 An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! 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: APPLY TO BAR FOR EARLY REINSTATEMENT

If you do not want to wait out the suspension period, you can contact the Bureau of Administrative Review (BAR) to find out if you are eligible for a hardship license and request a hearing.  If BAR approves your application for a hardship license you will be issued a driver license with a specific restriction and it will be mailed from Central Issuance in Tallahassee.  Our office cannot advise you whether or not you are eligible for a hardship license.  

If BAR refers you to our office after they have approved your application for a hardship license, an appointment will be required to process your transaction. Our office can issue the license, provided BAR has indicated on your record that you have been authorized and the specific restriction that must be added. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule an appointment.
 
Note: 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.
 
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* for your reinstatement:

Service Fee...............................................................................$6.25             
Reinstatement Fee................................................................$45.00 (each)
Driver License (replacement).............................................$25.00
Driver License (renewal).......................................................$48.00
Commercial Driver License** (renewal)..........................$75.00
Late Fee......................................................................................$15.00
Endorsement Fee....................................................................$7.00 (each)


*Other related reinstatement or issuance fees may apply.
**Clearance option 2 does not apply to Commercial Driver License holders.


Note: Fees listed above only apply to reinstatements processed at the Driver License Office; they do not apply to any fees for school or owed to BAR.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
 Check the status of your license at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck!  

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

Susp_Points – Last Update: 06/16/2022