Updated September 2026
Driving with a suspended license is one of the charges we write bonds for most often in Orlando. Most of the time it starts as an ordinary traffic stop and the driver had no idea the license was suspended. Call (407) 254-5554 and we will look up the case and start the paperwork on the phone.
What the charge actually is
Under Florida Statute 322.34, it is a crime to drive while your license is suspended, revoked, cancelled or disqualified if you knew about it. That last part matters. How serious the charge is depends on your record.
- First offense: a second degree misdemeanor.
- Second conviction: a first degree misdemeanor.
- Third or later, where the current or a recent prior violation involves DUI, refusing a breath test, fleeing, or a crash that injured or killed someone: a third degree felony.
- Driving after being designated a habitual traffic offender: a third degree felony under section 322.34(5).
The suspension itself is usually not dramatic. An unpaid ticket, a missed court date in another county, a lapsed insurance policy or unpaid child support will all do it, and the notice goes to whatever address the state has on file.
What the bond usually is
Orange and Osceola County work from a written bond schedule set by the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The current version is Administrative Order 2022-03-04, signed in March 2025.
- Driving while license suspended with two or more prior convictions is listed by name at $2,500.
- A first offense is a second degree misdemeanor with no force involved, which falls under the general schedule amount of $150.
- A second offense is a first degree misdemeanor with no force involved, which falls under the general amount of $500.
- The felony versions are higher, and some have to be set by a judge at first appearance.
Those are the scheduled amounts. A judge can set something different, and people are often arrested on more than one thing at once, which is the usual reason a bond comes back higher than expected. We confirm the real number before you pay anything.
What it costs you
The premium on a Florida bail bond is 10% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum per charge, set by state law. On a $150 or $500 bond you pay the $100 minimum. On a $2,500 bond it is $250. The premium is the fee for writing the bond and it is not refundable, whatever happens with the case.
We take cards, Zelle and Cash App, processed through Square, and we have payment plans. See payment plans or read how a bond compares to paying the jail in cash.
How fast they get out
These are among the quickest bonds to post. The charge is usually straightforward, the amount is low, and there is normally no hold. Once the paperwork is signed and the bond is posted, release comes down to how busy the jail is. Orange County says the process can take up to 12 hours, and no one is released during headcount and meals, roughly 5:00 to 7:30 morning and evening.
People released from the Orange County Jail walk out of the Booking and Release Center at 3855 S John Young Pkwy, the same building where we post the bond.
Two things worth knowing
Do not drive home from the jail. The license is still suspended after the bond is posted. Getting arrested again on the way home happens more than you would think.
Find out why it was suspended. The underlying reason does not clear itself. Until it is fixed, the same arrest can happen again, and a second conviction moves the charge up a level.
What we need to get started
- The full name and date of birth of the person in jail.
- Which county they are in.
- A phone number we can reach you on.
That is enough for us to look up the case, confirm the real bond amount and tell you exactly what it costs before you pay anything. Call (407) 254-5554. Our Orlando office is across the street from the Orange County Jail and we answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Other counties
We write bonds across Central Florida. Orange and Osceola share one bond schedule. Seminole, Brevard and other counties set their own, so the number can be different for the same charge. We have offices in Kissimmee and Sanford, and we post bonds across Brevard County by phone.
Related reading
- Bail bonds for no valid license, tag or insurance
- What bail actually costs in Florida, and the two laws that decide it.
- When does my obligation as a cosigner end?
General information, not legal advice. Bond amounts change and a judge can always set a different amount than the schedule.