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.
| Restoration fee | 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.) | $65 |
| Service fee | 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. | $50 |
| DWI reinstatement fee | Required when a DWI suspension term is complete. | $130 |
Restoration and service fees are separate from the cost of getting a new, renewal or duplicate driver license.
Fees can be paid in person at
an NCDMV driver license office or by check or money order made payable to:
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Fiscal Unit
P.O. Box 29615
Raleigh, NC 27626-0615
Mailed payments should include driver license/ID number (if known), full name and date of birth.
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