Get Back in the Driver’s Seat: Pay Driver License Reinstatement Fees Online

Texans who have a suspended driver license can now pay reinstatement fees online rather than sending payment by mail. Texas.gov, the official website of the State of Texas, in partnership with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has launched a new Driver License Eligibility System (www.texas.gov/LicenseEligibility). The system allows suspended drivers to pay reinstatement fees, view all non-fee related requirements, and track their driving eligibility status online.

"This new service not only speeds up payment, but it also gives suspended drivers real-time access to their driving eligibility,” said DPS Driver License Division Assistant Director Rebecca Davio. "We are happy to offer an automated service that helps these Texans get back on the road quicker.” Each year, DPS processes an average of 150,000 driver license reinstatements. Before the Driver License Eligibility System was launched, DPS could only receive payments via mail and suspended drivers could only track their driving status by phone.

All suspended Texas drivers, including commercial driver license holders, are eligible to use the online Driver License Eligibility System. To pay reinstatement fees and track driving eligibility, drivers must provide their Texas driver license or ID number and the last four digits of their social security number.

In addition to online reinstatement fee payment, Texas.gov and DPS have introduced three additional online services: On-demand, Printable Driver Records, Contractor Driver Records, and Concealed Handgun Licensing. Texas.gov also offers an easy, convenient way for Texans to access more than 1,000 other online services, including Driver License Renewal, Vehicle Registration Renewal, and Birth Certificate Orders. Users can also access Texas.gov on-the-go with iPhone and Android mobile applications.

About Texas.gov

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