What is a Hardship License?
A hardship license (also know as a work license, limited license, “Cinderella license,” or day license) is a license that limits the individual’s driving to 12 hours a day for going to and from work. It is allowed for those with revoked licenses due to a conviction or dispensation related to operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and other driving-related offenses in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) requires a suspension period before a person can apply for a hardship license. This time period can vary depending on why the person was suspended. Can I Get a Hardship License or Work License? A person needs to complete a hardship license application and needs to provide the required documentation and other paperwork demonstrating that the individual is eligible for the license, and then the individual is subject to a hearing in front of a Registry Hearings Officer. The hearing officers then determines if a Massachusetts hardship
