To check if your license is suspended in Florida, use the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) online Driver License Check, call the FLHSMV Customer Service Center, or visit a local driver license or county tax collector office. The online tool is the fastest option and returns your current driving privilege status after you enter your license number.1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Driver License Check
What You Need Before You Check
Have your Florida driver license number ready. That is all the online portal asks for. If you call an FLHSMV representative instead, be prepared to give your Social Security number so they can verify your identity.2Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Contact Us – Section: Other Useful Contacts
Check Online
Go to the FLHSMV Driver License Check page and enter your license number. The system will show whether your driving privilege is currently valid or has been restricted.1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Driver License Check
Check by Phone
Call the FLHSMV Customer Service Center at (850) 617-2000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.2Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Contact Us – Section: Other Useful Contacts
Check in Person
You can also go to a local driver license office or a county tax collector office that handles driver license services. Many of these locations require an appointment, so check before you go.3Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Locations
How to Read Your Status
The result will use one of a few terms, and each one means something different for your ability to drive:1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Driver License Check4Florida Senate. Florida Statutes § 322.015Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Suspensions and Revocations6Florida Senate. Florida Statutes § 322.227Florida Senate. Florida Statutes § 322.28
- Valid means your license is in good standing.
- Suspended means your driving privilege has been temporarily withdrawn, often for unpaid traffic tickets, failing to appear in court, or accumulating too many points from traffic violations.
- Canceled means the license has been declared void, typically because of fraud on the application or because the driver was not entitled to the license in the first place.
- Revoked means the driving privilege has been terminated, usually for a set period of time, and often follows a serious offense such as a DUI conviction.
If Your License Comes Back Suspended
Contact the FLHSMV to find out exactly what your record requires for reinstatement. That may include paying outstanding fines, completing a required course, or meeting other conditions tied to the reason for the suspension. If criminal charges are involved or the situation is legally complicated, speak with an attorney about your options.