You may have heard that being on the wrong side of the law can cost you a passport application. But does this apply to traffic violations? Can you get a passport with a suspended license? We get into the possibility of a successful passport application with a suspended license hanging over your head:
Explaining the Suspended License
A suspended license implies that you cannot use your license for a given period. You must often meet some criteria before getting your license back into effect. Usually, people have their licenses suspended if they:
- Face DUI charges,
- Have felony drug convictions,
- Have outstanding federal warrants,
- Have unpaid traffic tickets,
- Misuse their licenses,
- Drive recklessly,
- Fail to pay child support, etc.
So, in such a case, you must wait out the temporary hold on your license, e.g., a court suspension, or do what you should do to avoid having your license suspended, e.g., pay child support.
A suspended license differs from a revoked license, with the latter doing away with your license for an undefined period. Sometimes, people lose their licenses permanently.
Can you get a passport with a suspended license?
Given the different reasons behind license suspensions, you may or may not get a passport. It all depends on your offense. For example, you will likely get a passport if your license suspension owes to a first-time DUI charge. But if it owes to a felony, you will likely face a denial.
So, can you get a passport if your license is suspended? You probably can! Travel Visa Pro handles all sorts of expedited passport services. And we also offer consultation, enabling you to understand your chances of getting a passport and how to go about it. Contact us via +1-833-TVP-VISA (887-8472).
