DL 114, Request for Dismissal of Failure to Appear (FTA) Violations, is the form the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses to remove eligible FTA violations, and the suspensions that go with them, for a person incarcerated in a county jail under Penal Code (PC) §1170(h). The facility, not the inmate, completes the first page, stamps it and mails the original to the DMV. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original form and its instructions are published by the DMV.
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What is DL 114?
DL 114, Request for Dismissal of Failure to Appear (FTA) Violations, is the California DMV form a county jail uses to ask the DMV to remove eligible FTA violations and end matching suspensions for an incarcerated person.
The form is issued under California Vehicle Code (CVC) §41500. That section says a driver license shall not be suspended or revoked, and its issuance or renewal shall not be refused, because of a pending non-felony offense that occurred before the person was committed to a county jail under PC §1170(h). The DMV instructions explain that §41500 lets the DMV remove eligible FTA violations, and terminate the corresponding suspensions, for violations that occurred before the person's incarceration date.
The form has three sections:
- Section 1, Inmate Information: name, County ID number, date of birth, driver license number and mailing address.
- Section 2, Commitment Dates Pursuant to PC §1170(h): up to six lines, each with a FROM date, a TO date and one type of commitment.
- Section 3, Facility Use Only: the staff member's name, title, facility, address, signature, date and telephone number.
The form is not for everyone who is in jail. It applies only to people incarcerated in a county jail because of a felony punishable under PC §1170(h), and it does not apply to anyone whose current or most recent commitment to a county jail was for a non-felony offense.
Who needs to file DL 114?
The DMV instructions address the facility that holds the person. A county jail facility uses DL 114 for an individual incarcerated in a county jail because of a felony punishable under PC §1170(h), so the DMV can remove eligible FTA violations that occurred before the incarceration date.
- Facility staff: complete the first page in blue or black ink, apply the required county stamp or seal, sign Section 3 and mail the original to the DMV.
- The incarcerated person: is named in Section 1, and the instructions say not to return the completed form to the inmate.
Do not use this form if the person's current or most recent commitment to a county jail was due to a non-felony offense; the instructions say it does not apply to those individuals. The form does not describe a role for a family member or other representative.
When to file DL 114
The form is used when a person is incarcerated in a county jail for a felony punishable under PC §1170(h) and has failure to appear violations from before the incarceration date that the DMV can remove under CVC §41500. Section 2 asks for every county jail incarceration date for such a felony, so the facility completes it from its commitment records. No separate due date is printed on the form or in its instructions. For questions about completing it, the instructions give the Mandatory Actions Unit telephone number, (916) 657-6525.
How to fill out DL 114
Confirm the form applies
DL 114 is only for a person incarcerated in a county jail due to a felony punishable under PC §1170(h). Do not use it if the current or most recent commitment was for a non-felony offense.
Enter the inmate's identity
In Section 1, enter the inmate name (last, first, middle), County ID number, date of birth and driver license number.
Enter the mailing address
In Section 1, enter the mailing address, city, state and ZIP code. The form notes that correspondence is returned to this address.
Enter each commitment period
In Section 2, write the FROM and TO dates of each county jail incarceration due to a felony punishable under PC §1170(h). Use one line per commitment, up to the six lines printed.
Check the type of commitment
On each Section 2 line, check one box: New, Transfer or Terms of Release Violation. Check Transfer for a transfer from a different facility.
Flag terms of release violations
Check Terms of Release Violation if the person was committed to county jail for an offense committed while temporarily released from custody.
Complete the facility staff block
In Section 3, enter the staff name, staff title, facility, address, city, state, ZIP code and telephone number.
Sign, date and stamp
The facility staff member signs and dates Section 3, and the county stamp or seal is applied where the form says Stamp Required.
Review and download the PDF
Check that every line matches the facility's records, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and mail the original to the DMV as described under How to submit.
How to submit DL 114
The facility submits DL 114 by mail to the DMV; the form names no other channel.
- By mail: send the original to Department of Motor Vehicles, Mandatory Actions Unit, MS J233, PO Box 942890, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001.
- Stamp or seal: the form is marked "Stamp Required", and the instructions say a county stamp or seal is required for the DMV to accept and process it.
- Original copy: mail the original, completed on the first page in blue or black ink.
- Do not return the completed form to the inmate.
- Questions: call the Mandatory Actions Unit at (916) 657-6525.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using DL 114 for a person whose current or most recent county jail commitment was for a non-felony offense; the form does not apply to them.
- Mailing the form without a county stamp or seal, which the DMV requires in order to accept and process it.
- Completing the first page in pencil or another color instead of blue or black ink.
- Returning the completed form to the inmate instead of mailing the original to the DMV Mandatory Actions Unit.
- Mailing the form to a DMV field office instead of PO Box 942890, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001.
- Checking more than one type of commitment on a Section 2 line; the form says to check one.
- Listing only the latest commitment in Section 2 when the instructions ask for all county jail incarceration dates due to a felony punishable under PC §1170(h).
- Leaving Section 3 unsigned or without the staff title, facility or telephone number.
Frequently asked questions
What is DL 114?
DL 114 is the California DMV's Request for Dismissal of Failure to Appear (FTA) Violations. A county jail uses it to ask the DMV to remove eligible FTA violations and end the matching suspensions for a person incarcerated under Penal Code §1170(h), as CVC §41500 allows.
Who fills out the DL 114 form?
The facility holding the person completes it. The DMV's instructions to the facility say to complete the first page in blue or black ink and mail the original to the DMV. Section 3 is marked facility use only, and the form is not returned to the inmate.
Does DL 114 apply to a non-felony jail sentence?
No. The DMV says the form applies only to individuals incarcerated in a county jail due to a felony punishable under PC §1170(h). It does not apply when the current or most recent county jail commitment was for a non-felony offense.
Where do I mail the DL 114?
Mail the original to Department of Motor Vehicles, Mandatory Actions Unit, MS J233, PO Box 942890, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001. The form names no other submission channel, and a county stamp or seal is required for the DMV to accept it.
Can I fill out the DL 114 online?
You can fill out the DL 114 PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to the DMV; the facility mails the original to the DMV address on the form.
Is a county stamp required on DL 114?
Yes. The form is marked Stamp Required, and the DMV instructions say a county stamp or seal is required for the DMV to accept and process it. Mail the stamped original, not the inmate's copy.
What goes in Section 2 of DL 114?
List all county jail incarceration dates due to a felony punishable under PC §1170(h), with a FROM and TO date and one commitment type per line: New, Transfer or Terms of Release Violation. The form has six lines for these entries.
Who do I call with questions about DL 114?
Call the DMV Mandatory Actions Unit at (916) 657-6525. The DMV instructions give this number for questions about how to complete the form.
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