License hold or stop

License hold or stop is usually controlled by a motor-vehicle agency notice or order. Start with the exact document rather than a nationwide deadline or penalty chart.

Documents to locate

  • Agency record showing the hold
  • Reason/code for hold
  • Court or agency clearance needed
  • Payment/completion proof

Questions to verify

  • Which agency placed the hold?
  • What exact event clears it?
  • Is a court clearance required?

Keep court and license files separate

The driver-license process can be separate from the criminal prosecution. Keep agency notices, hearing records, and reinstatement proof in a distinct file unless local counsel tells you to combine them.