3 Steps to Get your Driving Privilege Back

If your Missouri driving privilege was suspended, revoked, or denied and you would like to know how to get it back, follow the three steps below.

1. Determine the reason(s) why your driving privilege was suspended, revoked, or denied. More than likely you probably have a pretty good idea of "why" but this information is also included in the letter(s) you should have received from the Driver License Bureau when your driving privilege was taken away, or can be found on your current Missouri driver record. You may purchase a copy of your current driver record at any Missouri license office, or call (573) 526-2407. The basic fee for a Missouri driver record is $5.88 per driver record. Other fees may apply.

2.Note all reasons why your driving privilege was taken away. A reason should be listed on each letter, and all the reasons will be listed on your driver record under "Department Actions." If all the dates show you may now get your driving privilege back, use the chart to find out what forms to file, if any, and how much you must pay. If it is still too soon to get your driving privilege back, you may want to read the information about limited driving privileges.

3. If you have two or more reasons why your driving privilege was taken away, look on the chart under each reason to see what forms you need and the total amount to pay. NOTE: You will only need to file one proof of liability insurance form (i.e., SR-22 form; click here for a sample SR-22 form even if it is required under all reasons for which you lost your driving privilege.

For Example: If you lost your driving privilege because of points from speeding tickets, you must file an SR-22 insurance form and pay $20. However, if you ALSO lost your driving privilege due to refusing to take an alcohol or drug test, you must file proof you completed a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP), file an SR-22 insurance form, and pay an additional $45. Altogether, you must pay a total of $65, complete a SATOP, and file an SR-22 insurance form.

When it is time to reinstate your driving privilege, bring your money and forms to:

Driver License Bureau
Truman State Office Building
301 West High Street, Room 470
Jefferson City, Missouri
Telephone: (573) 526-2407

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-5:00 (except state office closings)

OR mail your money and forms to:

Driver License Bureau
P.O. Box 200
Jefferson City, Missouri 65105-0200

OR pay by telephone using the following credit cards:
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express
•Telephone Number: (573) 526-2407

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