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DUI License Hearing Deadlines by State
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After a DUI arrest you have between 6 and 90 days to request the license hearing, depending on the state. 22 states give 10 days or less. 9 states (Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia) have no hearing to request; the court handles the license there. The clock usually starts at the arrest or the date on the suspension notice, not at your first court date.
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The number is the days you have to request the hearing or act on the notice. Click a state for what the clock counts from, how to file, and the official source.
- 6daysHawaii†
- 7daysAlaska†Arkansas†ColoradoConnecticut†Idaho†Nevada†Vermont†Virginia†Washington
- 10daysAlabama†CaliforniaFloridaIowa†Maine†NebraskaNew MexicoNorth Carolina†North DakotaOregonUtahWisconsin†
- 14daysKansas†Michigan
- 15daysDelawareMassachusetts†MissouriTexas
- 20daysWyoming†
- 30daysArizona†GeorgiaLouisianaMaryland†Montana†New Hampshire†Ohio†Oklahoma†Pennsylvania†South Carolina†
- 60daysMinnesota
- 90daysIllinois†
- —noneIndianaKentuckyMississippiNew JerseyNew YorkRhode IslandSouth DakotaTennesseeWest Virginia
Every state, with what the clock counts from
| State | Deadline | Counts from | Process | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii† | 6 days | 6 days from the date the ADLRO mails its written review decision (HRS §291E-37); the ADLRO FAQ says the request must be received within 6 calendar days of the review decision. | Administrative Driver’s License Revocation (ADLRO review and hearing) | Source 1: HRS §291E-37 — Administrative reviewSource 2: Hawaii Judiciary — How do I request an ADLRO hearing?Source 3: Hawaii Judiciary — ADLRO Frequently Asked Questions |
| Alaska† | 7 days | 7 days after you receive the notice of revocation, which is normally handed to you at arrest. | DMV administrative revocation (administrative hearing) | Source 1: Alaska DMV — Administrative Hearing InformationSource 2: Alaska DMV — Form 447, Request for Administrative HearingSource 3: Alaska DMV — Driver Manual |
| Arkansas† | 7 days | 7 calendar days to request a hearing with a Driver Control Hearing Officer. | DUI/DWI administrative hearing (Office of Driver Services, Driver Control) | Source 1: Arkansas DFA — DUI/DWI Administrative HearingSource 2: Arkansas DFA — Request a DUI Hearing (online) |
| Colorado | 7 days | 7 calendar days from the date of arrest if you took a breath test or refused. | Express Consent hearing (DMV administrative revocation) | Source 1: Colorado DMV — DMV Administrative Hearing ProcessSource 2: Colorado Dept. of Revenue — Express Consent Cases Procedures |
| Connecticut† | 7 days | 7 days from the date DMV mails the suspension notice, not from the arrest. | Administrative per se hearing (DMV) | Source 1: Connecticut DMV — Driving Under the Influence (DUI)Source 2: Connecticut OLR — Connecticut DUI Law (2014-R-0251)Source 3: Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 248 |
| Idaho† | 7 days | 7 calendar days from the date of service of the notice of suspension (usually the arrest date). | Administrative License Suspension (ALS) | Source 1: Idaho Code §18-8002ASource 2: Idaho Transportation Department — Driver Records and Suspensions |
| Nevada† | 7 days | The officer’s temporary license is good for 7 days, counting the day it was issued. | DMV administrative hearing to review the order of revocation (Office of Administrative Hearings) | Source 1: NRS chapter 484C — Driving Under the InfluenceSource 2: NAC chapter 481 — Administration of Motor Vehicle LawsSource 3: Nevada DMV — Driver’s License DUI Revocation Hearings brochure |
| Vermont† | 7 days | 7 days after the date of the Notice of Intention to Suspend and of Suspension. | Civil suspension (summary hearing in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court) | Source: Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1205 |
| Virginia† | 7 days | You may ask the general district court where you were arrested to review the suspension only while it is in effect: 7 days for a first-offense charge (60 days if charged with a second; until trial if charged with a third). | Administrative License Suspension (Va. Code § 46.2-391.2) | Source 1: Va. Code § 46.2-391.2 — Administrative suspensionSource 2: Virginia Courts — Motion for Review of Administrative Suspension (DC-202) |
| Washington | 7 days | 7 days from the date of arrest, or from the date the notice was given if it came later. | DOL administrative DUI hearing (implied consent suspension) | Source 1: Washington DOL — Requesting and preparing for a driver hearingSource 2: Washington DOL — Request for DUI Hearing formSource 3: RCW 46.20.308 — Implied consent |
| Alabama† | 10 days | 10 days from the date of the notice of suspension. | Administrative License Suspension (ALS) | Source 1: Alabama Administrative Code ch. 760-X-1 (ALEA)Source 2: Ala. Code §32-5A-300 |
| California | 10 days | 10 days from receiving the notice of the order of suspension (usually served at arrest). | Administrative Per Se (APS) | Source 1: Cal. Veh. Code §13558Source 2: California DMV — Driving Under the InfluenceSource 3: California DMV — Administrative Hearings |
| Florida | 10 days | 10 days after the date the Notice of Suspension was issued (usually the arrest date). | Administrative suspension; formal or informal review (Bureau of Administrative Reviews) | Source 1: §322.2615, Fla. Stat. (2025) — Florida SenateSource 2: §322.2615, Fla. Stat. — Online SunshineSource 3: FLHSMV — Application for Formal/Informal Review (form 78065) |
| Iowa† | 10 days | 10 days from the day the officer served you the notice of revocation, or by the date printed on the notice. | Iowa DOT OWI revocation appeal (contested case hearing before an administrative law judge) | Source 1: Iowa DOT — Appealing the Loss of Your Driving PrivilegesSource 2: Iowa Code chapter 321J (2026)Source 3: Iowa Administrative Code 761—620.5 Hearings and appeals |
| Maine† | 10 days | 10 days from the effective date of the suspension. | Administrative suspension hearing (Secretary of State, BMV) | Source 1: 29-A M.R.S. §2453 — Administrative suspension; excessive alcohol levelSource 2: 29-A M.R.S. §2483 — Hearing requestSource 3: Maine BMV — Legal Affairs and Hearings |
| Nebraska | 10 days | 10 days after the arrest when the officer took your license at the scene. | Administrative License Revocation (ALR) | Source 1: Neb. Rev. Stat. §60-498.01Source 2: Nebraska DMV — Petition for ALR HearingSource 3: Nebraska DMV — ALR Information and Instructions |
| New Mexico | 10 days | 10 days from being served the Notice of Revocation (usually at arrest). | Implied Consent Act revocation hearing (MVD) | Source 1: NM MVD — Navigating the DWI ProcessSource 2: NM MVD — DWI FAQSource 3: 22.600.6 NMAC — Implied Consent hearing requests |
| North Carolina† | 10 days | To contest the 30-day civil revocation, ask at your initial appearance or within 10 days of the revocation’s effective date (usually the day you are charged), in writing to the clerk or a designated magistrate. | Civil license revocation (G.S. 20-16.5) and DMV refusal revocation (G.S. 20-16.2) | Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-16.5 — Immediate civil license revocation |
| North Dakota | 10 days | 10 days from issuance of the Report and Notice / Temporary Operator’s Permit the officer gave you. | NDDOT administrative hearing | Source 1: NDDOT — Driver Record Services and SuspensionsSource 2: N.D.C.C. ch. 39-20 — Chemical test for intoxication; implied consent |
| Oregon | 10 days | For a breath test failure or any refusal, DMV must receive the request by 11:59 p.m. | Implied consent hearing (DMV suspension for test failure or refusal) | Source 1: Oregon DMV — Implied Consent HearingSource 2: Oregon DMV — DMV Hearings |
| Utah | 10 days | 10 days from the date of arrest. | Driver License Division DUI hearing (per se suspension or refusal revocation) | Source 1: Utah Driver License Division — DUI Hearing RequestSource 2: Utah Driver License Division — DUI |
| Wisconsin† | 10 days | 10 days from the notice date on the Notice of Intent to Suspend. | Administrative review hearing (Administrative Suspension for a prohibited alcohol concentration) | Source 1: WisDOT — Administrative review hearingSource 2: Wis. Admin. Code Trans 113.04Source 3: Wis. Stat. §343.305 |
| Kansas† | 14 days | 14 calendar days from the date the officer’s certification was served on you. | Administrative hearing (KDOR Division of Vehicles) | Source 1: Kansas Department of Revenue — Administrative Hearing InformationSource 2: K.S.A. 8-1020 Administrative hearing |
| Michigan | 14 days | Applies to refusals only. | Implied consent refusal hearing (Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight) | Source 1: MCL 257.625f — Refusal; hearingSource 2: Michigan SOS — Implied Consent Request for HearingSource 3: Michigan SOS — Driver’s License Hearing Request |
| Delaware | 15 days | 15 days from the arrest, when the officer takes your license and issues a 15-day temporary license. | DMV administrative revocation hearing (21 Del. C. §2742) | Source 1: Delaware DMV — Driver Improvement FAQsSource 2: Delaware DMV — Administrative Hearing RequestSource 3: Delaware DMV — Form MV533 Request for Administrative Hearing |
| Massachusetts† | 15 days | Refusals only: you are entitled to an RMV hearing within 15 days of the chemical test refusal. | RMV Chemical Test Refusal / Breath Test Failure Suspension | Source 1: Mass. RMV — Types of RMV suspension hearingsSource 2: Mass. RMV — Suspension hearings informationSource 3: 540 CMR 11.00 — RMV suspensions and hearings under c. 90 §24(1)(f) and (g) |
| Missouri | 15 days | 15 days from the date of the Notice of Suspension or Revocation (Form 2385), usually the arrest date. | DOR administrative alcohol hearing (Form 2385); refusal cases go to circuit court | Source 1: Missouri DOR — Form 2385 Notice of Suspension or RevocationSource 2: Missouri DOR — Administrative Alcohol FAQsSource 3: RSMo 302.530 — Administrative hearing |
| Texas | 15 days | 15 days from receiving the notice of suspension (usually the arrest date). | Administrative License Revocation (ALR) | Source 1: Texas DPS — Administrative License Revocation (ALR) ProgramSource 2: Texas DPS — Notice of Suspension (DIC-25)Source 3: Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524 |
| Wyoming† | 20 days | 20 days from the date the notice was issued at arrest. | WYDOT administrative per se suspension (contested case hearing or record review) | Source 1: WYDOT — Hearings/Record ReviewSource 2: WYDOT rules — Contested case hearingsSource 3: Wyoming Legislature — HB 23 (2025), enrolled act |
| Arizona† | 30 days | 30 days from the date of the suspension notice (the affidavit served at arrest). | Admin Per Se / Implied Consent suspension (MVD Executive Hearing Office) | Source 1: ADOT MVD — Driving Under the Influence (DUI)Source 2: A.R.S. §28-1385 — Administrative license suspensionSource 3: A.R.S. §28-1321 — Implied consentSource 4: Laws 2022, ch. 233 (SB 1334) — DUI; license suspensions; restrictionsSource 5: SB 1334 (2022) Senate fact sheet |
| Georgia | 30 days | 30 calendar days from the serve date printed on the DDS Form 1205 (usually the arrest date). | Administrative License Suspension (ALS) | Source 1: Georgia DDS — Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit Customer Information SheetSource 2: Georgia DDS — ALS Hearing Request (DDS-1206) |
| Louisiana | 30 days | 30 days from the date of arrest, not from a later notice. | OMV administrative suspension (license seizure and administrative hearing) | Source 1: La. R.S. 32:667 — Seizure of license; administrative hearingSource 2: Louisiana Division of Administrative Law — Public Safety hearings |
| Maryland† | 30 days | You can request a hearing up to 30 days after the date of the Order of Suspension. | MVA administrative hearing (Order of Suspension, DR-15A) | Source 1: Maryland MVA — DR-15 Advice of RightsSource 2: Md. Code, Transp. §16-205.1 |
| Montana† | 30 days | 30 days after the peace officer gives you notice of your right to a hearing. | Petition to district court challenging a refusal suspension | Source: MCA 61-8-1017 — Right of appeal to court |
| New Hampshire† | 30 days | 30 days from the date of service of the suspension notice. | Administrative License Suspension (ALS) | Source 1: RSA 265-A:31 — Administrative Review and HearingsSource 2: NH Department of Safety — Hearings FAQsSource 3: NH Department of Safety — Request for Administrative License Suspension Hearing |
| Ohio† | 30 days | The clock runs from your initial appearance, not the arrest. | Administrative License Suspension (ALS) | Source 1: Ohio Revised Code §4511.197 — Appeal of ALSSource 2: Ohio Revised Code §4511.192 — Advice and ALS |
| Oklahoma† | 30 days | 30 calendar days from receiving the revocation notice from Service Oklahoma (not from the arrest). | Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) request, or District Court appeal | Source 1: Enrolled SB 921 (2025) — IDAP amendmentsSource 2: 47 O.S. §6-212.5 — Impaired Driver Accountability Program (OSCN)Source 3: Board of Tests — IDAP Legal Toolkit (May 2025)Source 4: Oklahoma DPS — Request for IDAP (LGL-IDPR-0001) |
| Pennsylvania† | 30 days | Pennsylvania has no administrative hearing. | PennDOT license suspension (no administrative hearing; appeal to the Court of Common Pleas) | Source: PA Driver’s Manual, Chapter 4 — Driving Record Information |
| South Carolina† | 30 days | 30 days from the issuance of the notice of suspension. | Implied consent suspension (contested case hearing before the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings) | Source 1: S.C. Legislature — 2025–2026 Bill 192 (implied consent text)Source 2: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings — Rules of Procedure |
| Minnesota | 60 days | 60 days from receiving the Notice and Order of Revocation to file a petition for judicial review in the district court of the county where the offense occurred, served on the commissioner. | Implied consent license revocation (judicial review petition) | Source 1: Minn. Stat. §169A.53 — Administrative and judicial reviewSource 2: Minnesota Judicial Branch — Implied consent petition instructions (CIV110) |
| Illinois† | 90 days | 90 days after the notice of statutory summary suspension is served (usually at arrest). | Statutory Summary Suspension (petition to rescind in circuit court) | Source: 625 ILCS 5/2-118.1 — Statutory summary suspension hearing |
| Indiana† | No hearing to request | Indiana has no BMV hearing to request after an OWI arrest. | Implied Consent / Probable Cause Suspension (BMV, on court finding) | Source 1: Indiana BMV — Common Traffic Violations (OWI suspensions)Source 2: Indiana BMV — Hearing and ReviewSource 3: Indiana Courts Legislative Update — OWI penalties (SB 251, 2026)Source 4: Indiana Court Times — 2026 Legislative Update |
| Kentucky | No hearing to request | Kentucky has no administrative per se suspension and no DMV hearing to request. | Court-ordered pretrial suspension (no separate DMV administrative hearing) | Source: Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.200 |
| Mississippi† | No hearing to request | No stand-alone hearing request deadline was confirmed. | DPS administrative suspension (temporary permit, refusal suspension, and court review) | Source 1: Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau — DUI DepartmentSource 2: Mississippi DPS — Frequently Asked Questions Related to Driving Under the Influence (2025)Source 3: Mississippi Legislature — SB 2606 (2024), text of §§63-11-23 and 63-11-37 |
| New Jersey† | No hearing to request | New Jersey has no administrative license suspension or hearing request for adult DWI or refusal. | None — license loss is ordered by the municipal court on conviction | Source: NJ Courts — Notice on the December 2019 DWI law |
| New York† | No hearing to request | New York has no hearing-request deadline. | Suspension pending prosecution (court) and DMV chemical test refusal hearing | Source 1: N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1194Source 2: NY DMV — Safety and Business Hearings |
| Rhode Island† | No hearing to request | Rhode Island has no DMV hearing to request after a failed test. | No administrative per se suspension; court suspension on conviction, and Traffic Tribunal refusal case | Source 1: RI DMV — Alcohol or Drug-related License SuspensionsSource 2: Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal — Rules of Procedure (2024) |
| South Dakota† | No hearing to request | South Dakota does not suspend your license administratively for failing a test. | No administrative per se suspension; court revocation on conviction, and DPS refusal revocation | Source: SDCL Chapter 32-23 — Driving Under the Influence |
| Tennessee | No hearing to request | Tennessee has no administrative license hearing to request after a DUI arrest. | Court-ordered revocation (no separate administrative hearing) | Source 1: House Amendment to HB 180 (108th General Assembly) — implied consentSource 2: Tennessee Dept. of Safety — Ignition Interlock and DUI revocation periods |
| West Virginia | No hearing to request | No administrative hearing request deadline. | DMV revocation upon DUI conviction (administrative hearings ended July 1, 2020) | Source 1: W. Va. Code §17C-5A-2bSource 2: W. Va. Code §17C-5C-1aSource 3: West Virginia Legislature — SB 130 (2020), enrolled |
From each state’s guide, which links the official sources. Educational information, not legal advice. † Still being verified against official sources; check the linked source before relying on it.
States with no hearing to request
In these states there is no separate administrative hearing after the arrest. That does not mean nothing happens to your license; it means the court or the agency acts on its own schedule, and the paperwork you were handed carries the dates that matter.
- Indiana (OWI)
Indiana has no BMV hearing to request after an OWI arrest. The suspension follows a judge’s probable cause finding, and a refusal suspension is challenged by petitioning the court for review. A 2026 law (SB 251, effective July 1, 2026) changed pretrial administrative suspension; check with the court how it applies to your case.
- Kentucky (DUI)
Kentucky has no administrative per se suspension and no DMV hearing to request. Under KRS 189A.200, the court suspends the license at arraignment if you refused testing, have a prior DUI within 10 years, or had a prior refusal suspension. A refusal can be contested at a court hearing.
- Mississippi (DUI)
No stand-alone hearing request deadline was confirmed. The officer’s receipt is a 30-day temporary permit. To avoid a 90-day suspension, you must contact the court within 30 days to request a trial date and an order extending the permit. If the Commissioner sustains a refusal suspension after a hearing, you have 10 days from that decision to petition the circuit or county court for review.
- New Jersey (DWI)
New Jersey has no administrative license suspension or hearing request for adult DWI or refusal. The license consequence is a court-ordered forfeiture after conviction in municipal court, so there is no hearing deadline to meet.
- New York (DWI)
New York has no hearing-request deadline. For a refusal, the court gives you a Notice of Temporary Suspension and Notice of Hearing (AA-137) at arraignment and the DMV schedules the hearing. If the DMV does not hold it within 15 days of arraignment, your license is reinstated until the hearing. For a test of 0.08 or more, the court suspends the license at arraignment pending prosecution; any challenge is raised in court.
- Rhode Island (DUI)
Rhode Island has no DMV hearing to request after a failed test. License loss for DUI comes from the court after a conviction. A refusal is charged as a civil case at the Traffic Tribunal: your first appearance must be scheduled within 2 calendar weeks of the summons, and the judge reviews the officer’s report for a possible license suspension at that appearance. You do not request it; you are summoned.
- South Dakota (DUI)
South Dakota does not suspend your license administratively for failing a test. The court revokes it if you are convicted. If you refused, the Department of Public Safety can revoke for 1 year, and you have 120 days from the arrest to request a hearing to contest it.
- Tennessee (DUI)
Tennessee has no administrative license hearing to request after a DUI arrest. The court revokes the license on a DUI conviction, and the court decides any implied consent violation. Your deadlines are your court dates.
- West Virginia (DUI)
No administrative hearing request deadline. For offenses on or after July 1, 2020, the DMV revokes your license after a DUI conviction in court, and challenges go through the criminal case. The Office of Administrative Hearings only handled offenses before that date.
Why the deadline exists
A DUI arrest starts two cases. The criminal case is the charge heard in court. The license case is a civil action by the licensing agency, triggered by the arrest, a failed test or a refusal. The license case moves first and runs on its own deadline; in 41 of 50 states you must ask for the hearing or the suspension simply takes effect.
The names differ (ALR in Texas, APS in California, IDAP in Oklahoma, ALS in Alabama, Georgia and Ohio) but the structure is the same. The glossary explains each term, and the deadline calculator turns your arrest date into a calendar date.
Common questions
- Which states have the shortest DUI hearing deadline?
- Hawaii gives you 6 days. 22 states give 10 days or less: Hawaii, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Nevada, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Alabama, California, Florida, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. The clock usually starts at the arrest or the date on the suspension notice, not the first court date.
- Which state gives the most time to request a DUI license hearing?
- Illinois allows 90 days, the longest in the country. Most states fall between 7 and 30 days.
- Which states have no DUI hearing to request?
- Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia do not have a separate administrative hearing to request after a DUI arrest. In those states the license action comes through the criminal court or takes effect automatically, and the dates on your court paperwork are the ones that matter.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- In nearly every state the suspension or revocation takes effect automatically and you lose the chance to contest it. The criminal case continues on its own schedule. Request the hearing even if you plan to hire a lawyer later; the request itself often keeps you driving until the hearing.
- Is the hearing deadline the same as my court date?
- No. The license hearing is a civil, administrative process run by the licensing agency (DMV, DPS, MVD, BMV or similar). The court date is the criminal case. They have different deadlines, and the license deadline is almost always first.
- Does the deadline count calendar days or business days?
- Most states count calendar days, but some count business days or start the clock at a different event (the arrest, the notice, service of the officer’s sworn report, or mailing). The table shows what each state counts from; the state guide has the full rule and source.
Read your state’s guide
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Educational information, not legal advice. Each row comes from that state’s DUI911 guide and the official statute, licensing agency or court page it cites. Laws change and every case is different; confirm the deadline on the paperwork you were given and talk to a licensed attorney in your state.