Suspended License & Relocating

[HMS396]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

I received a ticket last year for driving with expired tags and no insurance. I failed to appear at the court date that was scheduled, and my license has been suspended for almost 1 year. I am relocating to Florida in a few months, and will need to get a new license down there. Can I get a new license in Florida with a suspended license in NC?

 

[JETX]

Can I get a new license in Florida with a suspended license in NC?

Nope. When you go to apply for your Florida license, they will contact the NC DMV to verify your license status there... and find the suspension.
Both states (NC and FL) are members of the Drivers License Compact, allowing them to exchange information.

http://www.aamva.org/drivers/mnu_drvCompacts.asp

 

[Alchohol_Free]

Better Cancel Your Relocation Plans

Or I guess you can move to FL, and when you're suspension is comming due, rent a temporary apartment in NC so you have an NC address when you apply for your NC license. Once you get your NC license, then you can go back to the FL DMV and exchange it for a FL license. But don't quote me on that.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Can I get a new license in Florida with a suspended license in NC?

A: Surrender to the NC authorities.

 

[JETX]

Once you get your NC license, then you can go back to the FL DMV and exchange it for a FL license. But don't quote me on that.

We won't..... because FL will pull the NC status when the license is surrendered (to get the FL one).