FR5 Case: Point Suspension

If you accumulate excessive points pursuant to s. 322.27(3) F.S., a Financial Responsibility suspension will be applied to your driver license record.  (Points are applied when a ticket is paid.)
 
This type of suspension affects your driver license and any plates/registrations in your name and remains in effect for three years from the original reinstatement date or until compliance for reinstatement as indicated below: 

Option 1: YOU DID NOT HAVE BIL AND PDL ON THE DATE OF THE LAST OFFENSE 

For drivers suspended on or after May 1, 2018, you must carry Bodily Injury Liability (BIL) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) coverage certified by an SR-22 form for three years from the original SR-22 *certificate effective 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. 

Copies of the SR-22 form will not be accepted, nor will insurance cards or policies in this case.

Note: If you have another insurance suspension that requires you to carry an FR44, this can be used in lieu of obtaining an SR22.

 Your SR-22 will be scanned and subject to verification. 

*For drivers suspended prior to May 1, 2018, you must carry BIL and PDL coverage certified by an SR-22 form for three years from the original suspension date. 

Option 2: YOU HAD BIL AND PDL ON THE DATE OF THE LAST OFFENSE 

Present proof of Florida Bodily Injury Liability (BIL) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) in your name in effect on the date of the last offense that caused your point suspension. The proof of insurance may be a card or policy, provided it lists BIL and PDL coverage.  

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, insurance for another policy/company must be presented that was in effect on the date of the last offense that caused your point suspension.

 Your proof of insurance will be scanned and subject to verification.  

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 (Option 1)..........................................$15.00   
Reinstatement Fee (Option 2)..........................................$0.00 
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.

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.

1. Return to the branch that retained your license.
2. Print the screen from https://mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck that shows your license is “VALID” that day.
3. 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

Save a trip! Many suspensions can be reinstated online - or scan the QR code to access the site.

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. 

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.