A driver who has satisfied the requirements of a suspension or revocation must reapply for their license and pay the associated fees, required by law, outlined in the chart below.
Please note: These fees are separate from the cost of getting a new driver license.
DWI reinstatement fee
| $130
| $140.25
| $167.75
| Required when a DWI suspension term is complete.
|
Restoration fee
| $65
| $70
| $83.50 | Required to restore driving privileges when the suspension term is complete.
(This fee is not required if the license was taken for medical or health reasons following a medical evaluation.)
|
Service fee
| $50
| $50 | $50
| Required unless the license was surrendered to the court or mailed to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles before the effective date of the suspension or revocation. |
Pay online
DWI reinstatement, restoration, and service fees can be paid online using PayIt, myNCDMV's secure online payment service. PayIt collects a $3 fee per transaction plus a 1.85 percent card processing fee.
Pay online
Please note: Once the payment is received it will take up to 24 hours to process and your status will be “Inactive." Once your status is “Inactive" or “Eligible for Reinstatement," you will no longer have any holds in North Carolina and free to get a license in another state. Remember you are not ACTIVE until you receive a license in your current state.
Pay in person or by mail
Fees can be paid in person at
an NCDMV driver license office (appointment required) or by check or money order made payable to:
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Fiscal Unit
1514 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1514
Mailed payments should include driver license/ID number (if known), full name, and date of birth.
Make an appointment to pay in person