Form HSMV 78306 at a glance
What it is: HSMV 78306 is the Application for Administrative Hearing: a request for reinstatement of your driving privilege on a restricted basis as provided in Section 322.271, Florida Statutes.
Where and when to file: PLEASE MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE NEAREST TO YOUR RESIDENCE.
What to bring and attach to Form HSMV 78306
Please submit any written evidence, documents, or statements that you wish BAR to consider when determining whether to grant your request for a restricted license.
Please also submit proof of enrollment in or completion of Advanced Driver Improvement or DUI School, as applicable.
A filled-in Form HSMV 78306 example: a driver with a Georgia suspension asks for a restricted license
How to fill out Form HSMV 78306, box by box
Full Name, Date of Birth, Mailing Address and Driver License Number
Enter your Full Name (First, Middle or Maiden, Last) and your Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Enter your Mailing Address: Street, City, State, Zip Code.
Enter your Driver License Number and State.
Enter your Telephone Number and Email Address.
Application questions 1 to 4
Please answer all the questions. Question 1: enter why your driver license is suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
Question 2: mark Yes or No if you have ever been issued a driver license in any other state. If you checked Yes, enter in which state.
Question 3: mark Yes or No if you have ever had your driver license suspended, cancelled, or revoked in another state or country. If you checked Yes, enter in which state or country and for what reason.
Mark Yes or No: do you understand that if your driver license is currently suspended for an unlawful blood/breath alcohol level or refusal to submit to a breath/urine/blood test, and you are subsequently convicted of DUI in a criminal court, a restricted license received via this Application will no longer be valid.
Why are you requesting a restricted license?
Why are you requesting a restricted license? Please check all boxes that apply: Driving necessary to maintain livelihood, Driving to and from work, Necessary on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation, Driving for educational purposes, Driving for church, or Other. Please explain.
Questions 6 and 7
Question 6: mark Yes or No if you have ever been convicted of any alcohol related offense in any other state. If you checked Yes, list the state and the offense.
Mark Yes or No: do you understand that if approved for a restricted license, your license will be restricted to driving for Business Purposes Only as defined in Section 322.271(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and will expire on a specific date.
Signature of Driver and Signature of Witness
Sign on the Signature of Driver line and enter the Date; sign on the Signature of Witness line, enter the Date, and enter the Printed Name of Witness.
You acknowledge that knowingly making a false statement or concealing a material fact may result in the denial of a restricted license.
More rules for Form HSMV 78306
By requesting the reinstatement of your driving privilege, you request the Bureau of Administrative Review (BAR) waive the hearing requirement pursuant to Section 322.271(2)(b), Florida Statutes, and determine your eligibility for a restricted license based on this Application and any written evidence/documents you are submitting.
BAR is not precluded from requiring a hearing for any suspension or revocation that it determines is warranted based on the severity of the offense. If a hearing is required, you will be contacted to complete said hearing. You may be required to submit additional documents depending on the type of suspension or revocation on your driving record. Waiver of a hearing is not available for suspensions or revocations that involve death or serious bodily injury, multiple convictions for DUI pursuant to Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes, or a second or subsequent suspension or revocation pursuant to the same provision of Chapter 322, Florida Statutes.
You must have enrolled in or completed the applicable driver training course or DUI substance abuse education course and evaluation period as required by Section 322.271(2)(b), Florida Statutes.
Please do not send cash. Your application will not be considered complete until the filing fee is received.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE SAME OFFICE VIA EMAIL.
Common questions about Form HSMV 78306
Is there a deadline?
If the school is not completed within 90 days of enrollment, your restricted license will be cancelled.
Where do I file it?
OFFICE ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS: Clearwater 4585 140th Ave N., Suite 1002, 33762 clearwaterbar@flhsmv.gov; Jacksonville 7439 Wilson Blvd, 32210 jacksonvillebar@flhsmv.gov; Lauderdale Lakes 3718-3 W. Oakland Park Blvd, 33311 lauderdalebar@flhsmv.gov; Miami 401 NW 2nd Ave, Suite N612, 33128 miamibar@flhsmv.gov; Orlando 4101 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd, Suite 152, 32810 orlandobar@flhsmv.gov; Pensacola 100 Stumpfield Road, 32503 pensacolabar@flhsmv.gov; Tallahassee 2900 Apalachee Pkwy, Room B135, 32399 tallahasseebar@flhsmv.gov; Tampa 2814 East Hillsborough Ave, 33610 tampabar@flhsmv.gov.
Are there fees?
Please submit a $12.00 filing fee via check or money order made payable to the Division of Motorist Services with this Application (checked November 2, 2026).
What am I certifying when I sign?
OATH OR AFFIRMATION: you swear or affirm that all information provided is true and correct.
Sources
[1] Form HSMV 78306 (Rev. 4/2026), Application for Administrative Hearing, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
