Getting your Florida Drivers License

Refers to a Class E license for drivers of non-commercial vehicles.

Who Needs One?

1. If you live in Florida and want to drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways.
2. If you move to Florida and have a valid license from another state, you must get a Florida license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

You are considered a resident of Florida if you:

• Enroll your children in public school, or
• Register to vote, or
• File for a homestead exemption, or
• Accept employment, or
• Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months.

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United States Citizens With NO Licenses

One of the following primary documents:

1. Certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia; or
2. Valid United States passport; or
3. Certificate of Naturalization

One secondary document, to substantiate the primary document, is required. Document may include, but is not limited to, the original or certified copy of one of the following:

1. School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar’s signature.
2. Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
3. Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
4. An insurance policy on the customer’s life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth.
5. United States military or military dependent identification card.
6. Florida or out-of-state driver license, valid or expired.
7. Florida license record or identification card record.
8. Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
9. Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner’s copy) obtained from the tax collector’s office where the customer’s vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
10. Florida and out-of-state non-driver identification cards (state issued).
11. Receipt copy of your last Florida driver license issuance.
12. Immigration form I-571.
13. Federal form DD-214 (military record).
14. Marriage certificate.
15. Court order, which includes legal name.
16. A Florida voter registration card, which was issued at least 3 months previously.
17. Personal identification by an examiner or by a person well known to the examiner.
18. Social Security Card (Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to collect social security numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification cards).
19. Family bible record or birth announcement in baby book.
20. Parent consent form of minor.
21. Out-of-country driver license or identification card, government issued

A social security number, if issued, MUST be included on the application, so bring the SSN ID card.

Written and/or driving Test Requirements

*All vehicles used for driving or on-cycle skill tests are inspected by the examiner(lites,signals etc)

Persons applying for original Florida license are required to take the following tests:

1. Learner's Driver License - vision, hearing, road signs, and Class E road rules.
2. Class E license - vision, hearing, road signs, Class E road rules and driving test.
3. Motorcycle endorsement - In addition to the above tests, customers requesting motorcycle endorsements must pass the written motorcycle knowledge test and on-cycle skill test (unless they have a motorcycle endorsement on their out-of-state license). See Florida Motorcycle Handbook for motorcycle information.
4. Commercial driver licenses - see Florida Manual for Truck and Bus Drivers for required exams.

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United States Citizens With Out-of-State Licenses

One approved primary documents: SEE ABOVE LIST

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Any person who holds a license or identification card from the District of Columbia, United States Territories or one of our 50 states (with the exception of those listed below) may present their license or ID card as primary identification document.

One approved secondary identification document is also required.

A social security number, if issued, MUST be included on the application, so bring the SSN ID card.

Important Note: Driver licenses from the following states

are acceptable as secondary identification and to reciprocate driving privileges, and must be accompanied by one of the following approved primary documents:

1. Original or certified United States birth certificate (including territories and District of Columbia)
2. Valid United States passport
3. Certificate of Naturalization.

A social security number, if issued, MUST be included on the application, so bring the SSN ID card.

Written and/or driving Test Requirements

*All vehicles used for driving or on-cycle skill tests are inspected by the examiner(lites,signals etc)

NOTE:

Persons holding valid licenses from other states, U.S. possessions, & Canada are only required to take a vision test unless their driving ability is questionable.

Name Change for United States Citizens

If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order. No photocopies will be accepted unless certified by the issuing authority.

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