How to Appeal a License Suspension

This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.

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If your driver's license has been suspended, or is about to be suspended, you may be able to appeal the suspension and have your license reinstated. Each state has its own appeal policies, but the general process is similar in each state. To appeal a license suspension, you will need to file the correct paperwork with the appropriate agency and attend a hearing.

Part 1 of 2:

Deciding to File an Appeal

Step 1 Determine why your.

Step 2 Determine whether an appeal is available to you.

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Step 3 Consider alternatives to an appeal.

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Filing an Appeal

Step 1 Determine where to file your appeal.

Step 2 Request a hearing.

Step 3 Prepare for your hearing.

Step 4 Observe another hearing first.

Observe another hearing first. You may be able to attend another person's public hearing as an observer. Upon entering the hearing room, inform the administrative law judge that you are there to observe the proceedings. Watch quietly and take note of what the participants did well and what could have been done better.

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This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013. This article has been viewed 165,859 times.

46 votes - 72% Co-authors: 9 Updated: October 8, 2023 Views: 165,859 Categories: Driver's Licenses

Appealing the suspension of your driver’s license is only possible in some cases, so it’s important to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles’ website in your state to confirm the local regulations. For example, many states don’t allow an appeal if your license was suspended for DUI. You also usually need to file an appeal within 10 days of the suspension, so you’ll need to act quickly after receiving the letter. Depending on your state’s regulations, you’ll either fill out a form or write a letter to request an appeal. If you want an administrative hearing, which is where a judge hears evidence about your case, request it from the department where you filed your appeal. For tips from our Legal co-author on how to prepare for your administrative hearing, read on!

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