Driver's License Status Explanations

 

 

CANCELLED

 

Driving privilege has been cancelled indefinitely until outstanding requirements are satisfied.

DECEASED

 

The driver is deceased.

DENIED

 

A denied status is a result of the driver not meeting the requirements during the application.

DISQUALIFIED

 

Drivers are disqualified if they do not maintain their license requirements. Medical issues are often the reason for losing commercial status.

EXPIRED

 

The license expiration date has passed.

INVALID

 

Most often it is that the Driver's License type or class is not valid in the state.

LIMITED

A Limited license is a Hardship license or other restricted license, such as a permit. These are temporary restrictions. The more permanent type of restrictions include corrective lenses, no passengers, etc.

NONE

The subject is not licensed. If the individual gets pulled over and cannot produce a license and the officer cannot find them in the database, they will create a placeholder record and issue them a number. (record only)

OTHER

 

The state specifies the status, but says other.

PENDING

 

The time between application for a license and awarding or denying the license.

REVOKED

 

The unconditional revocation of the ability to drive.  The driver is often required to hand over their license.

SURRENDER

 

The license was voluntarily surrendered, usually because a new one was issued.

SUSPENDED

Driving privilege revoked for a specific time required by law. The suspension of the ability to drive with the current license unless special circumstances warrant that the driver be allowed to drive for cause.  

VALID

No limiting restrictions; however, the driver could be on probation or a suspension could be pending. An ignition interlock device could be required.

WITHDRAWN

Permission to drive is WITHDRAWN and the active license is not longer valid. This is usually a result of unpaid fees, bad check, pending application, or medical examination.