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How to Apply for a New Driver's License in Florida
You can apply for a new driver's license at any driver license offices in Florida. Obtain a Florida Driver's Handbook to familiarize with the driving rules and regulations.
NEW DRIVERS AND FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
Following are the basic requirements for applying for a Florida driver's license:
- Applicants must be 15 years or older.
- Any individual under 18 should provide parental consent and must complete the graduated driver licensing process. For additional details, see Beginner Drivers and/or Learner's Permits for Beginner Drivers.
- In order to qualify for a Florida driver license, one must complete a standard course on traffic law and substance abuse and receive a certificate to that effect. Everyone must pass tests for vision, hearing, road rules and signs as well as a practical driving test. See Practice Tests and Driver's Handbook for more information on the written examination. Driver education programs can help individuals prepare for their road test.
- Applicants must provide two acceptable proof of legal presence either in original or certified copies as well as proof of age and their social security card if they have one.
- Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal presence in Florida.
NEW RESIDENTS
Florida residents holding a driver's license from another state may also need to pass the tests. The written and/or driving tests may be waived at the discretion of the examiner. However, like other applicants, new residents must provide proof of identification, residency and presence.
Non-US citizens residing in Florida may apply for a Florida driver's license, as long as they can provide proof that they are legally authorized to be in the United States, and meet all the other requirements. Note that a Florida driver's license issued to a foreign national will expire no later than the last date on which they are authorized to be in the United States by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Details may be found on the official web-page
FEES
The cost for a non-commercial Florida driver's license is $20. In addition there are fees for re-tests and a service fee of $5.25 in those counties where license procedures are handled by the tax collector's office. Other fee related information is available online.
VALIDITY
- In Florida, driver licenses are generally issued for four years and will be up for renewal before the driver's birthday in the fourth year
- If you don't have a conviction for three years or a revocation or suspense of license for seven you may be rewarded by a six-year license on the subsequent renewal
LEARNER'S LICENSE
With certain restrictions, an individual can legally drive in Florida with a learner's license. See more information on learner's licenses here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- See also Renewing Your License.
- For information on other types of licenses, see Commercial Driver's Licenses, Motorcycle Licenses.
- It is necessary to have active Auto Insurance in order to drive legally in Florida.
- New drivers see our Driver Education , Driving Schools, Beginner Drivers and Learner's Permits for Beginner Drivers sections.
Reviews of How to Apply for a New Driver's License in Florida
I'm 17, I have my permit, and I'm ready for my license. I've heard you ONLY NEED the driving test, so do you have to take the written test as well when you're getting your license?
How much is it to change your address on your licens?
When someone dies, does their driver's license have to be turned in? I can't find this info on the DMV site. Please help.
I had a liscense in connecticut about 8 yrs ago never got it renewed and it got suspended once would I have any problem taking the test in florida and getting my liscense
hey im 20 do i need a permit
if im 18 can i just go up there and get my licens
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I had my learner license since 2004 can I just go up there and get my licence
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I applyed for a change of address on my Driver's License about two weeks ago and I have not received it as of yet
i am 27 never had a drivers license do i need a permit or not
no, you should be able to just go and get your license provided you pass the written test.
I'm 18 already so all I need to do is take my written and drivers test. No need to take a course or do the drug and alcohol test correct?
If my license expire what do I do?
how can i get my florida indentification id online
where do i go to make an appriontment online for a driver license test
i am 16. i had my restricted for 8 months. its was suspended due to none driving related charges for 6 months. it has now been 7 monthe sence. can i go and get my liscence now. or do i have to go back a do a full year with my restricted?
I already have a Drivers lisence but i misplaced it....is there any way i can just go into dmv and get another one? or will i have to take a picture and do everything all over?
lost my id
lost my license
i lost them om nas jax base off of roosevelt blvd
lost my license
im 19 and i want to get my driver licence do i have to do the writing test or can i just take the driving test to get my licence?
you just take the test and you should get your licence
you just take the test and you should get your licence
I believe you have to take both, but as soon as you take the written you can get back in line to take the driving test. Hope that helps!
i was 18 when i got my license and i still had to do both
i did a replacement drivers license online like two weeks ago and never received my license yet it said seven to ten working days and i have the tracking id and the confirmation id but don;t know where to go to use them
how do you set an appointment online to get a copy of a drivers liscence
Okay so im turinq sixteen but dont have my permit yet but my mom is really sick and she cant drive sometimes and i need to be able to drive onn my own. so i was wonderinq if i can get my license if my mom gives parental consent and notification if she is sick without havinq to way a year and have a permit?
yes
i want to get my permit for the first time, am 15 years old, but i don't know where to find the test. Need help.
im 18, do i have to do the permit test??
what do you need to get a motor cycle lic.
thanks
I am 19 years old and i need my licence, do i have to get my permit first?
i have the same comment as the others except a tad bit different, um do you still have to have a person 21 years old to drive with u if you are 18?
I believe if you are already 18, you can take the written test and then go staright to take the driving test, so to answer your question, you dont need someone 21.
If I am 18 do I have to have a permit? what do i need to do to get my real license?
Um well, im not quite yet 15, but some of my friends took the safety and drug test before their 15th too. So where can I take it online?
if I am 18, do I need to take a learner permit?
i would like to take the leaner licenses test online.
Hi !!!
I want to register to take my drivers test for my liscense
applying for beginner license.
If i am turning 19 years old,Do i need to have a learner's permit?
no you should have your drivers licence already stupid