How to request a hearing
| Type of suspension | How to request a hearing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence (DUI) (Includes refusal to take a breath or blood test) |
|
$375* |
| Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) | Complete a Habitual Traffic Offender Hearing Request (English, Español, Русский, and more) and mail or fax it to us at the address on the form. | None |
| Cases other than DUI or HTO | Complete the hearing request form you received with your suspension letter, and mail it to the address on the form. | None |
*This fee may be waived if you're found to be indigent and have an income below the poverty threshold.
If you're applying for a DUI hearing as an indigent (requesting a fee waiver), you must:
- Log in or join to request a hearing online, or complete a Request for DUI Hearing (English, Español, Русский, and more) and mail it to the address on the form, and
- Complete a Financial Assistance Application (English, Español, Русский, and more).
- Be indigent as defined in RCW 10.101.010.
- Have an income below the Washington State poverty cut-off level shown below:
2020 poverty guidelines for Washington State People in family/household Annual income Monthly income 1 $15,950 $1,329 2 $21,550 $1,796 3 $27,150 $2,263 4 $32,750 $2,729 5 $38,350 $3,196 6 $43,950 $3,663 7 $49,550 $4,129 8 $55,150 $4,596 For families/households with more than 8 people: add $5,600 annually, or $467 monthly, for each additional person.
Related information
- How to prepare for a hearing
- (DUI) Driving under the influence
- Types of suspensions (information about each type of suspension)
- Code of Conduct for Hearing Examiners
Questions? Need help?
Email us: CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov
