THIS TRANSACTION MUST BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT AT THE
DRIVER LICENSE BRANCH – 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.
In accordance with Section 322.245(5), Florida Statutes, courts may notify the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to suspend the driver record of anyone failing to pay financial obligations related to any criminal offense (non-traffic) other than those specified in Section 322.245(1), Florida Statutes. This is not a D6 suspension. Suspensions/sanctions for failure to pay court financial obligations are indefinite until the court requirements are met – hardship licenses cannot be issued for a Fail to Pay Court Financial Obligation Suspension.
Follow the steps below to have your Florida driver license/privilege reinstated.
1. Obtain Information about Court Requirements
Contact the Clerk of Court in the county to which you owe financial obligations to obtain information about satisfying the court requirements. Some courts may allow payments online or by phone. If you don’t know which county you owe fees to, visit mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck to locate this information. You may also contact the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) customer service center by phone at 850.617.2000.
2. Satisfy the Court Requirements
To satisfy the court requirements you must either:
- pay all fees owed in full
- enter into a payment plan with the court
- be granted relief by the court
Once one of these court requirements are met, you will be provided with an Affidavit to Reinstate Driver License/Privilege (form HSMV 74010) by the Clerk of Court.
Note: The Clerk of Court may electronically mark your suspension(s) as Requirements Met. If so, you may be eligible to reinstate your record online. (See Step 3 below.) Verify that your suspension(s) are marked as "Req. Met" on mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck.
The affidavit(s) must list the case number and be dated within the last 30 days. If more than 30 days has passed, a new affidavit must be obtained. Multiple case numbers from the same court can be listed on one affidavit; however, if the cases are from different courts, an affidavit is required from each court with the appropriate case number(s). Multiple case numbers could be an indication that more than one sanction has been placed on your record.
3. Reinstate Your Driver Record
Once the steps above have been completed, you have two options to reinstate your driver record:
(In order to clear online, the Clerk of Court must have marked your suspension(s) as Requirements Met as detailed in Step 2.) Remitting payment and reinstating online will save you a trip to our office.
Visit the Driver License Branch at 904 301 Blvd W, Bradenton. (Note: An appointment is required for all transactions.) You must present the Affidavit(s) to Reinstate Driver License/Privilege (form HSMV 74010).
An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our branches, 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.
4. Acceptable Methods of Payment and Estimated Fees
Our office accepts 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 suspension reinstatement:
Service Fee........................................................$6.25
Compliance Prior to Suspension..............$0.00
Suspension Reinstatement.........................$60.00 (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.
**Fees listed above only apply to reinstatements processed at the Driver License Branch; they do not apply to any fees owed to the Clerk of Courts.
Invalid License Information
Is your license currently suspended, revoked and/or cancelled? If your driver license is suspended, revoked and/or cancelled, driving any type of vehicle may result in:
- ARREST by law enforcement
- TOWING of your vehicle
We urge you to respect the law and make arrangements other than driving a vehicle to avoid the unfortunate events above. A free public phone and computer are provided in the lobby to call for a ride from our office or to access the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) website.
Note: A minor child operating a motor vehicle with a learner license must be accompanied by another adult with a valid license (non-suspended).
How can you get your license back once it's reinstated? If your license was retained by one of our branches due to a suspension, revocation and/or cancellation, you may be able to have it returned for no additional fee once it has been reinstated. Licenses retained by our office are only kept for a short period of time before they are destroyed.
If you are interested in getting your license back, you must do the following within 1-2 days after your license was retained.
- Return to the branch that retained your license.
- Print the screen from https://mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck that shows your license is “VALID” that day.
- Provide the screen print to the receptionist.
If your license has been destroyed or you opt to purchase a replacement license at the time you reinstate your driving privilege, you would be subject to the $31.25 replacement fee.
Additional Information
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.