Q: How to check if my NY license is suspended if I'm in NC?
I am temporarily staying in North Carolina and was recently stopped for a traffic violation. The officers informed me that my New York driver's license is suspended, but they didn't provide specific details. I haven't received any notifications from the New York DMV. How can I verify the status of my New York driver's license while I'm in another state, and what steps should I take to resolve this issue if it is indeed suspended?
A: You should go to the NYS DMV website and order a copy of your NY abstract. It should be about $7 dollars. This will give you the status of your NYS driving privileges as well as any paid or unpaid tickets you have incurred in the last years..
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
1 user found this answer helpful
A: You can go online to the DMV website and get an abstract of your driving history and/or call a NY Attorney who will be able to find out what the issue is.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
2 users found this answer helpful
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
If you’re in North Carolina and a police officer told you your New York license is suspended, it’s important to verify that information right away. Even if you didn’t get a notice from the New York DMV, suspensions can still happen due to unpaid tickets, missed court dates, or administrative errors. It’s possible something slipped through without reaching your current address.
To check your license status, you can contact the New York DMV by phone or through their online portal. You’ll usually need your driver’s license number and possibly some identifying information like your date of birth or Social Security number. If the license is suspended, they should be able to tell you why and what steps are required to clear it. This might include paying a fine, filing a form, or resolving an issue with a traffic court.
Once you know what caused the suspension, take action as soon as you can. Driving on a suspended license—even in another state—can result in serious consequences, including criminal charges. If the issue turns out to be a misunderstanding or outdated record, getting it corrected quickly will help you avoid further problems. Being proactive is your best chance to clear things up and get safely back on the road.
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
