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Definitions
Resident:
A person who has his principal place of domicile in this state for
a period of more than six consecutive months, has registered to vote, has
made a statement of domicile pursuant to section 222.17, Florida Statutes,
or has filed for homestead exemption on property in this state.
Immigrant:
A “Permanent Resident Alien” who is admitted to the United
States as a lawful permanent resident. Immigrants are legally accorded the
privilege of residing permanently in the US and are issued immigrant visas
or adjusted to permanent resident status by the Unites States Citizenship
and Immigration Service (USCIS).
Non-Immigrant:
An alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States
for a specific purpose and who has declared the intention to stay only for a
temporary period of time.
US Citizen:
A person born in the US, its territories, Naturalized, or one
who has obtained a Certificate of Citizenship from the Department of
State.
Who Needs a Florida License to Drive?
If you are a Florida resident, you must get a Florida license to drive a motor
vehicle on public streets and highways.
A non-resident (except a migrant or seasonal farm worker) who accepts
employment or enrolls their child in a Florida public school must get a
Florida license within 30 days in order to operate a motor vehicle.
Exceptions for the Florida Driver License
You do not have to get a Florida driver license to drive in Florida if you are
a non-resident who is at least 16 years old and have:
• a valid non-commercial driver license from another state or territory of
the United States; or
• an International Driving Permit from your country of residence
accompanied by a valid license from that country.
These people are also exempt (if they hold a valid license from their state/
country):
• United States government employee driving a non-commercial United
States government motor vehicle on official business.
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• Any non-resident working
for a firm on a contract for
the United States government
and driving a non-commercial
vehicle. (This exemption is only
for 60 days.)
• Members of the Armed Forces
stationed in Florida, their
spouses, and dependents.
• A licensed driver that lives
in another state and travels
regularly between home and
work in Florida.
• Any non-resident attending
college in Florida.
• Non-resident migrant farm
workers—even though they are
employed or place children in
public schools—providing they
have a valid license from their
home state.
• Those who drive only vehicles
like farm tractors or road
machines temporarily on the
highway.
Florida Driver License
Classifications
The
Class E is for drivers of non-
commercial vehicles.
You must
have a Commercial Driver’s License
(Class A, B, or C) to operate:
• any single vehicle with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 26,001 or more pounds; or
• a combination vehicle with a
gross combination weight rating
of 26,001 or more pounds,
if the trailer has a GVWR of
10,001 or more pounds; or
• a vehicle designed to transport
16 or more passengers
(including the driver); or
• any size vehicle which requires
hazardous material placards or
is carrying material listed as a
select agent or toxin in 42 CFR
part 73. Federal regulations
through the Department of
Homeland Security require
a background check and
fingerprinting for the Hazardous
Materials endorsement.
See the Florida CDL Handbook for
more information.
Requirements for Class
E Driver License
1. Be at least 16 years old.
2. Completion of Traffic Law and
Substance Abuse Education
Course.
3. Provide required identification.
4. Pass Vision, Class E Knowledge,
and Driving Skill exams.
5. If under age 18:
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Must hold the learner’s license
for 12 months or until the
18th birthday, whichever
comes first.
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Must have NO moving traffic
violation convictions for 12
months from learner’s license
date of issue. Or may have
ONE moving traffic violation
(within 12 months of learner’s
license issue) if adjudication is
withheld.
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A parent, legal guardian, or
responsible adult 21 years
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old or older, must certify that
the driver has had at least 50
hours of driving experience,
of which 10 hours must be at
night.
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have parent or guardian sign
parental consent form.
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must be in compliance with
school attendance.
Learner’s License
1. Be at least 15 years old.
2. Completion of Traffic Law and
Substance Abuse Education
Course.
3. Pass Vision and Class E
Knowledge exam.
Reciprocity
The Class E Knowledge and
Driving Skill exams are reciprocated
(waived) if you present a driver
license from any of the following:
• United States
• United States Territories/
Possessions
• United States Military
• Canada*
• France
• Germany (Driving Exam only)
• Republic of China (Taiwan)
• South Korea
Note: A vision test is still required.
*Canadians can reciprocate
examination requirements by
surrendering their Canadian driver
license; if not surrendered, Class
E exams will be required. Licenses
from other states or US territories/
possessions must be surrendered
when the Florida license is issued.
Traffic Law & Substance Abuse
Education Course
You must complete a Traffic Law
and Substance Abuse Education
course if you have never held— or
do not have in your possession— a
driver license in any state, country,
or jurisdiction and are applying for
the Class E or learner’s license.
Parent’s Consent for Minors
If you are under age 18 and are not
married, you must have your parent
or legal guardian sign your license
application in front of the driver
license examiner/agent or a notary
public.*
The parent or legal guardian who
signs your application agrees to
take responsibility for your driving.
If the signer decides to rescind
responsibility, your license will be
canceled. To cancel the license,
the signer must write a letter to
DHSMV requesting to withdraw
their consent for the minor driver.
Include the minor driver’s complete
name, date of birth, and driver
license number and send to:
Bureau Chief of Motorist Compliance
Division of Motorist Services
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0575
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Married minors must show certified
marriage certificate. Emancipated minors
must show certified court order.
Physical & Mental
Requirements
You must list any physical or mental
issues that might affect your driving
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