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  • 10-26-2008, 03:10 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Suspended License, Never Had One
    My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Utah

    So in Utah my license was suspended aside from the fact that I didn't have a license and as far as I know it wasn't a moving violation, not the point though. I'm in the process of getting everything worked out in the state, however it is difficult as I don't live there anymore. My question's are; am I going to have to pay in Utah DMV to get the license reinstated even though I never had the license? And, will this hold that they have on it get taken care of if I pay the monies I owe the court without me having to appear in Utah?
  • 10-28-2008, 04:57 AM
    LawResearcherMissy
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
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    My question's are; am I going to have to pay in Utah DMV to get the license reinstated even though I never had the license?
    Yes. One presumes you were charged with driving without a license?
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    And, will this hold that they have on it get taken care of if I pay the monies I owe the court without me having to appear in Utah?
    You'll need to check with the Utah DMV.
  • 10-28-2008, 08:54 AM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    No, I wasn't driving. It was a possession of paraphernalia misdemeanor, apparently Utah state laws dictate that you get your license suspended for that. My question was if I would have to pay the reinstatement fee even though I didn't have a license at the time and the charge had nothing to do with driving.

    And thank you much for the reply, figured I should have added more info but missed my edit time period.
  • 10-28-2008, 05:39 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    It is not your license that is suspended or revoked; it is your RIGHT TO OPERATE. Plenty of people who have never had a "License" have a driving record. It is not so much the piece of plastic in your pocket as it is the "right for you to operate a motor vehicle in their State" that you have to reinstate.
  • 10-28-2008, 07:55 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
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    It is not your license that is suspended or revoked; it is your RIGHT TO OPERATE. Plenty of people who have never had a "License" have a driving record. It is not so much the piece of plastic in your pocket as it is the "right for you to operate a motor vehicle in their State" that you have to reinstate.

    So would that be paying the DMV or paying both the DMV and the court? I'm already going to paying the court for my fines, but I'm wondering if I can pay the DMV a reinstatement fee before my court fines are paid.
  • 10-31-2008, 03:34 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    Both. The DMV normally represents the State. The State has certain requirements you need to fulfill as does the court (normally representing the county). You pay court fines to the court and reinstatement fees to the DMV. And, yes, you wil more than likely pay both State's DMV reinstatement fees (the State where the incident occured as well as your State of licensure should they suspend your right to operate because of the out of State suspension)
  • 10-31-2008, 04:29 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    You can only pay the DMV reinstatement fee if you suspension period has run out.
  • 10-31-2008, 05:38 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
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    You can only pay the DMV reinstatement fee if you suspension period has run out.

    It is over, I just wasn't sure if I could just pay the reinstatement fee and go on with my license. So let me get this straight as I'm a bit confused here, so with my suspension being up I can pay the reinstatement and get my license?
  • 10-31-2008, 05:54 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    In which State? The offense happens in State "A". If the offense carries a suspension for simply not paying the ticket and you are just suspended pending payment of that ticket then you pay the ticket then the reinstatement fee. Then, there is the State where you are licensed. They may have suspnded you due to a suspension in another State (keep in mind that they don't know what it was for). So you contact the DMV in your State and, if you are suspended, you need to show them either with a letter of clearance from State "A" that you cleared up the issue, or they can normally run you through NDR (National Driver Registry) to see that you did, in fact clear it up. Once they have that proof of reinstatement in the other state, /.....................then you can pay them their reinstatement fee. Whew.....and to think I do this stuff all day long every day.....sounds exhausting doesn't it?
  • 10-31-2008, 06:00 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    State "A" gave me a suspension for the charge, as far as I know I wasn't suspended for not paying the ticket. State "B" told my license is on hold in state "A", which is where I presume I have to reinstate my license? And yes, it does sound exhausting...and I'm sorry to keep troubling you but I need to get my license.
  • 10-31-2008, 06:09 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    Was State "A"'s suspension a timed suspension? in other words was it for 30 days, 60 days or simply pending payment of some citation? And, don't be sorry..I was kidding. I actually enjoy helping people understand this process. But, you can imagine how much easier it is for me online than in person feeling the anger and rage from the customers and taking the blame.

    Anyway, what they mean by "on hold" is probably that the State where you are licensed doesn't know yet that this occured. SHould you go into the DMV there to apply for say a duplicate or renewal, they will run you through NDR, see that you are suspended elsewhere, refuse you a license and then suspend you because of it.
  • 10-31-2008, 06:18 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    State "A" suspended it for 6 months by law a poss. of paraphernalia is a mandatory 6 month suspension (this occured two years ago, so that time is up). I've already gone to the DMV in state "B" where I was told it was on hold, I never had a license to begin with thus I've never driven so I haven't recieved any moving violation so I don't have points against me. I've been looking into it a lot recently and as far as I can tell I should only have to pay the reinstatement fee in state "A" where it was suspended in the first place and should be able to recieve my license in state "B" after that is paid, my question is am I wrong in that thinking?
  • 10-31-2008, 06:47 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    Pay the reinstatement fee in State A. Wait a couple of days and go to the DMV in your State of licensure (or CALL and ask them to run you through NDR). They will see that you have reinstated in State A and allow you to pay them their reinstatement fee. You will then be back on the road.
  • 10-31-2008, 06:56 PM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    Thank you very much for your patience and help, top notch you are!:D
  • 10-31-2008, 06:57 PM
    licensegrl
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
    Thanks! Good luck to you!!!!! let me know if I can help further!!!! And, p.s.......do not drive while suspended...you will create a nightmare for yourself!!!!
  • 11-01-2008, 08:23 AM
    FearandLoathing
    Re: Suspended License, Never Had One
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    Thanks! Good luck to you!!!!! let me know if I can help further!!!! And, p.s.......do not drive while suspended...you will create a nightmare for yourself!!!!

    Haven't done that, and won't. Funny, I have a vehicle but have no license so my pickup is just sitting in my lot...but I know that if I drive I will have more problems so I won't be doing that.;)
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