How do I check if my Texas license can be reinstated?
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The Texas Department of Public Safety directs people to its License Eligibility webpage to check license status and see what is needed to reinstate, including fees owed. DPS says the status is updated to eligible once all compliance items are processed and the mandatory suspension period has ended.
Where can I check whether my Texas license is eligible for reinstatement?
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) directs people to its License Eligibility webpage to check license status.1 DPS says the status is updated to eligible once all compliance items have been processed and the mandatory suspension period has ended.1 For a person with an SR-22, DPS points to the same webpage to see the status of the driving privilege and whether the SR-22 was received and processed.2 On its page about driving while license invalid, DPS gives this instruction for checking the status of a license and for finding out whether it is eligible for reinstatement:
To check the status of your driver license or to determine if you are eligible for reinstatement, visit the License Eligibility webpage.
What does DPS say reinstatement requires when an SR-22 applies?
| Situation | What DPS says |
|---|---|
| Reinstatement with an SR-22 | DPS says reinstatement requires submitting a valid SR-22 and paying the $1003 reinstatement fee, plus any other outstanding fees. |
| SR-22 coverage lapses | DPS says the license would be re-suspended, and reinstating it would require a new SR-22 and $100 fee2. |
What the sources do not state
The sources used on this page do not describe the steps on the webpage itself, so none are given here.
Next step
The Texas Department of Public Safety explains this on its driving while license invalid page. This site also has a filing lookup tool.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Section 9: SR-22 (Proof of Financial Responsibility)
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR-22)
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