BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Over 350,000 residents in Louisiana who have outstanding unpaid fines with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles can get financial relief after a law passed earlier this year. Act 629, signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry during the 2024 regular session, aims to help people get out of debt after an overhaul of the OMV's delinquent debt procedures. "This law reflects our commitment to fairness in governance. By reforming the OMV’s reinstatement program, we are providing essential relief to our residents and getting more drivers back on the road and back to work," said Landry. In addition to helping residents with their OMV debt, it helps people reacquire their licenses. "Fees previously referred to the Office of Debt Recovery (ODR) for collection assistance were recalled and reset to the original amount," according to the OMV. Still need a REAL ID? Here’s what to know Residents should contact the OMV to pay off the original fee or enter an installment agreement. On Dec. 31, 2024, any fees that are still outstanding and over 180 days past due might be sent back to ODR as they will be considered delinquent debt, according to the OMV. Officials said residents who want to enter into an installment agreement need their driver's license number, a valid email address and a debit card, credit card or ACH account to make the first month's payment. "We are committed to serving Louisiana residents in a fair and impartial manner. If residents go to expresslane.org/ContactUs, we will contact them,” said OMV Commissioner Dan Casey. “The new law ensures that fees owed to OMV do not become an insurmountable obstacle and allows our agency to support drivers more effectively.” Click here to verify your license status. If you find out that you owe fees, click on this link and choose “Installment Agreement or Reinstatement Return Call.” You will get a call from OMV customer service agents between 8 p.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Are Louisiana drivers the most aggressive in the country? See where state ranks in Forbes study Other methods for reinstatement assistance in Louisiana FixMyFlags.com: According to the OMV, this offers immediate online payment for outstanding insurance cancellations. OMV Field Offices: Officials said reinstatement transactions are available at select OMV field offices by appointment only. Public Tag Agents (PTAs): Click here to see a list of PTAs that can perform reinstatement transactions. OMV Call Center: People can call 225-925-6146 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and choose option three. Latest News 2 women tell Ethics panel Gaetz paid them for sex, attorney says Georgia appeals court cancels arguments in Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis Louisiana judge denies U-High injuction request; football team forfeits LHSAA playoffs As tax plan hits a snag, amendment cuts new services down for sales taxes Zoo Lights Giveaway 2024