DWI Assessment Information

Helpful Information About Alcohol Assessment Requirements

If you’ve been convicted of Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, you are required by state law to complete a Substance Use Assessment. This assessment is part of the process to restore your driver’s license and meet DMV requirements.

D&A Assessment Services is fully licensed by the State of North Carolina to provide this service in a professional and confidential manner.

What is a DWI Substance Use Assessment?

A DWI Substance Use Assessment is a one-on-one interview with a Licensed or Certified Substance Use Counselor. During this structured assessment, you and your evaluator will go over your alcohol and drug use history to determine whether there are any patterns that require intervention. Assessment appointments take approximately one hour of your time.

At the end of the assessment, you will clearly understand the process, what is required of you next, and how this fits into your overall DWI case.

Important: Being charged with a DWI does not automatically mean you have an alcohol or drug problem — but the assessment helps ensure any potential concerns are identified and addressed appropriately.

Why You Should Get Your Assessment Done While Case is Pending?

Completing your DWI assessment sooner rather than later provides several benefits:

  • Required before you can apply for a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP).
  • May shorten how long you are unable to drive during your civil revocation.
  • Allows you to fulfill Division of Motor Vehicles requirements for your case.
  • Can be counted as a mitigating factor in court, which may reduce penalties.
  • Helps you know where you stand with your assessment requirements early in the process.

What We Need from You

To complete your assessment, please bring:

  • A full, lifetime driving record from the North Carolina DMV. (If you don’t have it, we can order it for you at our office.)
  • Verification of your Breathalyzer or blood test reading. This is usually on your court ticket or available through your attorney or Clerk of Court.
  • Payment of the state-required DWI assessment fee — $100 in cash or card.

All DWI assessment fees in North Carolina are set by law at a flat $100 — no provider may charge more or less.

Virtual & In-Person Assessment Options

D&A Assessment Services offers both in-person and virtual options for DWI assessments and required education or classes, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and circumstances.