01
SR-22 Lapse Suspension
Your insurer filed an SR-26 cancellation and the MAU re-suspended your license. We re-file your SR-22 immediately and work with the MAU to lift the hold.
Independent advocacy service operated by DUI-Help.org — not affiliated with the California DMV. Official DMV services: dmv.ca.gov
License Reinstatement · California
Can’t get through to the MAU? We handle it for you.
The Mandatory Actions Unit is the gatekeeper to getting your license back after a DUI. Between 90-minute hold times and confusing requirements, most people don’t know where to start. We know exactly what the MAU needs — and we get it done.
Same-day SR-22IID coordinationBilingual — EN / ESNo hold times
MAU Direct Line
(916) 657-6525
The MAU, at a glance
Everything you need to reach them yourself — if you can get through.
I — Phone
(916) 657-6525
Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM PST
Best window: Tue–Thu, 8–9 AM
II — Mailing Address
By post
DMV Mandatory Actions Unit
PO Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290
III — Key Forms
Three to know
DL-4006 — Reinstatement
DL-4062 — Out-of-State
SR-22 — Proof of Insurance
“We handle the MAU so you don’t have to.”
BBB Accredited
What We Resolve
Six ways the MAU keeps drivers off the road
02
IID Compliance Issues
Lockout violations, missed service appointments, or tamper alerts on your device. We resolve compliance issues before the MAU extends your restriction period.
03
Reinstatement Rejected
Missing DUI program certificate, incorrect SR-22 filing, unpaid fees, or outstanding warrants. We identify the gap — and fix it.
04
Out-of-State Complications
Moved out of California with a DUI hold? The interstate process is confusing. We handle the DL-4062 filing and coordinate with your new state’s DMV.
05
Can’t Reach the MAU
Hold times averaging 60–90 minutes, dropped calls, a confusing automated menu. We know the system, the direct lines, and the right people to contact.
06
Unclear Requirements
Not sure what the MAU needs from you? We pull your DMV record, identify every outstanding requirement, and hand you a clear checklist with deadlines.
How We Help
Three steps. One outcome.
I
Free Case Review
Tell us your situation — offense details, current suspension status, what you’ve already done. We pull your DMV record and assess exactly where you stand.
II
Clear Requirements
A simple, numbered checklist of everything the MAU needs. SR-22? Filed same-day. DUI program? We find one near you. IID? We coordinate installation.
III
License Reinstated
We submit your DL-4006, verify every requirement is met with the MAU, and get your driving privilege restored as quickly as possible.
Important
We are trained DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing advocates — not attorneys. We do not provide legal representation. For criminal DUI defense, consult a licensed attorney.
Free Case Evaluation
Start with sixty seconds
⚖️ Important: We are trained DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing advocates — not attorneys. We do not provide legal representation. For criminal DUI defense, consult a licensed attorney.
Free Case Evaluation
Takes 60 seconds • 100% confidential
What type of DMV hearing do you need?
Select the one that best matches your situation
Questions
Asked, answered
What does MAU stand for?
Mandatory Actions Unit — the division of the California DMV that administers license suspensions tied to DUI and other mandatory actions, and processes reinstatements once every requirement is satisfied.
Why can’t I get through to the MAU by phone?
There is one direct line — (916) 657-6525, Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM — and hold times routinely run 60–90 minutes, with dropped calls common. The best window is Tue–Thu, 8–9 AM. We maintain direct contacts so your case doesn’t depend on the queue.
How much does license reinstatement cost?
It varies by case: DMV reissue fees, SR-22 insurance filing, DUI program enrollment, and IID costs where required. Your free case review comes first — we map every cost before you commit to anything.
How long does reinstatement take?
It depends on which requirements are still outstanding. Once your SR-22 is filed — same-day, in our case — and every requirement is verified with the MAU, we push processing through as quickly as the DMV allows.
Can you file my SR-22 for me?
Yes. We coordinate same-day SR-22 filing through our licensed insurance partners, then confirm directly with the MAU that the filing has been received and recorded.
What if I have multiple DUI offenses?
Multiple offenses mean longer suspension periods and added requirements — an extended DUI program and IID installation among them. We pull your full DMV record and map every requirement so nothing is missed.