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.
If your license is suspended or revoked, we urge you not to drive to or from our office, as you may be ticketed or arrested by law enforcement if caught driving. (There are no exceptions or allowances in Florida Statutes [the law] that would allow a person to drive to a tax collector or driver license office on a suspended or revoked license.)
- You received a moving traffic violation involving an official Florida crash report, and
- One or more persons involved in the crash had bodily injury or an indication of pain or possible injury (even if it’s just you), and
- You did not have liability coverage (BIL and PDL) on the crash date or coverage could not be verified, and
- You did not comply prior to the suspension of your driver license (15 days from date of notice)
This suspension remains in effect for 3 years from the original suspension date or until you comply with reinstatement requirements (detailed below) based on circumstance.
Step 1. Save a Trip – You Might NOT Have to Visit Our Office
Follow the FLHSMV’s Wizard for clearance information! www.flhsmv.gov/insurance/received-a-letter/fr100
Need to contact the FLHSMV by phone or email?
The FLHSMV customer service center can provide you with clearance information. They can be reached by phone at 850.617.2000 OR email at https://flhsmv.service-now.com/csp?id=flhsmv_csp_dl_index

Step 2. Obtain Clearance Documentation
Option 1. You Did Not Have BIL and PDL Coverage on the Offense Date
You must carry BIL and PDL coverage certified by an SR-22 form for three years from the original suspension date. The SR-22 form can be submitted in one of the following formats:
- Electronic: Your insurance company may be able to post your SR-22 electronically to your driver record.
- Paper: You may submit an original SR-22, which you would receive in person from your insurance agent.
- Fax: You may have your insurance company fax the SR-22 directly to our office. The fax must be accompanied by a coversheet including the insurance company name and phone number.
- Email: You may provide a printed copy of the email sent by your insurance company or insurance agent containing the attached SR-22. The entire email (including the sender's information) and the SR-22 attachment must be printed. Submissions from a private or personal email address will not be accepted.
Note: Insurance cards or policies will not be accepted in place of the SR-22. If you are a non-Florida resident, you may be exempt from the SR-22 requirement. Ask an associate for details.
Option 2. You Had PDL Coverage on the Offense Date (No BIL)
If within one year of the original suspension date, present proof of PDL in the form of a letter from the insurance company/agent, on their letterhead. Our office cannot accept an insurance card, insurance binder, insurance declaration page or letter of experience. The letter must specifically state that (1) PDL insurance was effective on the date of the crash, (2) list the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle involved in the crash, (3) policy effective dates, (4) policy number, (5) insurance company name, (6) insurance company code and (7) insurance company/agent contact information.
Note: This letter will ONLY waive the PDL security deposit(s).
If within one year of the original suspension date and BIL security deposits are also due, you must pay the Security Deposit or obtain Written Releases, which would consist of an Agreement for Release/Payment (74036) or Full Release (74014) from the person(s) who sustained injuries and/or property damage. After one year has passed, the security deposit and/or written releases can be waived. (If you are involved in bankruptcy proceedings, advise the associate so that alternative options may be presented.)
You must carry BIL and PDL coverage certified by an SR-22 form for three years from the original suspension date. (See Option 1 for SR-22 requirements.)
Option 3. You Had BIL and PDL Coverage on the Offense Date
Owner or Operator presents proof of a Florida Policy including BIL and PDL (1) in effect on the crash date, (2) in your name, and (3) for the specific vehicle involved in the crash. The proof of insurance may be a card or policy, provided it lists BIL and PDL coverage. If the operator was not the owner of the vehicle, their policy must include BIL/PDL, but will not show the vehicle involved in the crash.
Note: If the Florida insurance was already submitted and was denied, a letter from the insurance company (on the insurance company’s letterhead) must be presented and must include (1) insurance company/agent contact info, (2) insurance company name, (3) policy number, (4) policy period, (5) insurance company code, (6) vehicle(s) insured, (7) level of coverage (including PIP and PDL) and (8) name of insured. Or, Florida insurance for another policy/company must be presented. Or, insurance for another policy/company must be presented that was in effect on the crash date.
Option 4. You Waited Out the 3-Year Suspension Period
Provided it has been 3 years + 1 day since the original suspension date, your license may be reinstated with no additional documentation, provided there are no other issues on file making your record otherwise ineligible for reinstatement.
Step 3. Reinstate Your Driver License Record
You have the following options to reinstate your driver license record:Visit our Driver License Branch at 904 301 Blvd W, Bradenton – Appointments are required. You must present all reinstatement documents needed based on your unique circumstance, as detailed in Step 2.

Step 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 reinstatement:
Service Fee $6.25
Compliance prior to Suspension $0.00
Reinstatement Fee $15.00 + Security Deposit (if applicable)
*Fees listed above only apply to reinstatements processed at the Driver License Branch. Online fees may differ slightly.
**Other related reinstatement or issuance fees may apply.
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

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.
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.