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Beginning September 1, 2009, certain fees for
driver license and motor vehicle services will be changing.
These new base fees were established by the Florida Legislature
as part of the state's budget development process. For a complete
listing of all new motorist services fees view our
fee
schedule.
General
Information
The Division of Driver Licenses, Bureau of Field Operations, has driver
license offices located throughout the state. Office hours are
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are provided
at all full service offices. Check our Driver
License Office Directory for addresses, telephone numbers, days
and operating hours. Appointments are recommended.
The following tests are given at the driver
license offices and may or may not be required for the license
or identification card you are seeking. The testing chart located
in this information will help you determine the test(s) you will
be required to complete.
- Hearing - Drivers applying for a license who are deaf,
or cannot hear conversation spoken in a normal tone of voice,
are restricted to driving with an outside rearview mirror which
should be mounted on the left side of the vehicle, or wearing
of a hearing aid.
- Vision - Vision testing, using an eye machine located
on the counter, is conducted in all driver
license offices. Visual acuity readings worse than 20/40 are
referred to an eye specialist. Color blindness will not cause
any special condition for licensing.
- Road Signs - consists of 20 questions regarding road
signs, with multiple choice answers.
- Road Rules - consists of 20 questions regarding traffic
laws and safety, with multiple choice answers.
- Driving Test - You must provide a vehicle for the driving
test. The vehicle must have a valid tag, proof of insurance, and
pass a vehicle inspection. During the driving test, the examiner
will observe your ability to control the vehicle and how well you
obey traffic laws.
Driver license handbooks, motorcycle handbooks and commercial driver
license handbooks are available for your use from your local driver
license offices. There is no charge for the handbooks and may
be returned for re-use. These handbooks can be viewed online.
Note: Customers applying for a commercial driver license should
consider that the commercial driver license is a professional license
with more testing requirements than other licenses. If you wish
to apply for a commercial driver license, please obtain a study
manual before testing.
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What Type of License Do You Need and What are the Exam Requirements
for each?
Commercial Driver Licenses
- Class A: Commercial motor vehicles - trucks or truck
combinations weighing with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001
lbs. or more, provided towed vehicle is more than 10,000 lbs.
Class A Exam Requirements - Minimum age 18.
General Knowledge test
Combinations vehicle test
Air Brakes
Applicable Endorsement Exams
Vision - 20/40 in each eye
Hearing - must hear a whisper
Pre-Trip
Basic Skills
Driving
Note: Drivers under 21 years of age will be restricted to
Intrastate operation only.
Class B: Commercial motor vehicles - straight trucks
weighing 26,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or more.
Class B Exam Requirements
General Knowledge test
Air Brakes if applicable
Vision - 20/40 in each eye
Hearing - must hear a whisper
Pre-Trip (not required for Class C)
Basic Skills (not required for Class C)
Driving
Note: Drivers under 21 years of age will be restricted to
Intrastate operation only.
Class C: Vehicles transporting placardable amounts of
hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than
15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
of less than 26,001 lbs.
Class C Exam Requirements
General Knowledge test
Air Brakes if applicable
Vision - 20/40 in each eye
Hearing - must hear a whisper
Pre-Trip (not required for Class C)
Basic Skills (not required for Class C)
Driving
Note: Drivers under 21 years of age will be restricted to
Intrastate operation only.
For more information on Commercial licenses, please refer to the
department's handbook.
Non-Commercial Driver Licenses
Class E: Any non-commercial motor vehicles with Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds, including
passenger cars, 15 passenger vans including the driver, trucks
or recreational vehicles and two or three wheel motor vehicles
50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters. (see below).
Farmers and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles who are exempt
from obtaining a commercial driver license must obtain a Class
E license.
Class E Exam Requirements - Minimum Age 16
Road Rules
Road Signs
Driving
Vision
Hearing
Note: A new resident exchanging a valid out-of-state
license for a Florida license will be required to pass the vision
and hearing tests only. If you are under 18 and are not married,
your license application must be signed by one parent or legal
guardian. Step-parents may not sign for you unless they have
legally adopted you.
Note: Teens applying for their
full operator's (Class E) license will be required to:
- hold learner's license for 12 months
- not incur any traffic convictions
- be certified by parent or guardian to have at least 50
hours of behind-the-wheel training, at least 10 of which
must be at night.
Teens issued a traffic citation
can elect to attend a traffic driving school to avoid a conviction.
Learner's Restricted: Any of the vehicles listed under
Class E being driven by a person 15 years of age, or persons learning
to drive.
Class E Learner's Restricted Exam - Minimum
Age 15
Road Rules exam
Road Signs exam
Vision exam
Hearing exam
If you are under 18 and are not married, your license application
must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. Step-parents
may not sign for you unless they have legally adopted you.
Note: Teens applying for their full (Class E) operator's
license will be required to:
- hold learner's license for 12 months
- not incur any traffic convictions
- be certified by parent or guardian to have at least 50
hours of behind-the-wheel training, at least 10 of which
must be at night.
Teens issued a traffic citation
can elect to attend a traffic driving school to avoid a conviction.
Motorcycles: Any class license which includes a motorcycle
endorsement. All first-time customers for a motorcycle endorsement
must complete a department-approved Motorcycle Safety Education Course.
Motorcycle Licensing Requirements - Minimum age
16
Moped: Class E license or higher- motorcycle endorsement
is not required. Note: Passengers under 16 years of age must wear
approved protective headgear. A Moped tag is required. Personal
Injury Protection insurance is not required.
Scooters 50 cc or less: Class E License or
higher - scooter must be street legal, (i.e., require proper operating
equipment- brake lights, headlight, mirror etc. per S. 316 F.S.,
and tag, title and registration.
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What do I need to bring to obtain a Florida
Driver License or Identification Card?
Under Age 18
- United States Citizen proof of
identity.
- Non-United States Citizen proof
of identity.
- Proof of Social Security number, if issued Chapter 322, Florida
Statutes, requires the Department to collect social security
numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification
cards.
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of completion of a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse
Education Course or license from another state, country, or
jurisdiction.
- Parental Consent Form - must be notarized or signed in the
presence of a driver license examiner.
Age 18 or Older
- United States Citizen proof of
identity.
- Non-United States Citizen proof
of identity.
- Proof of Social Security number, if issued Chapter 322, Florida
Statutes, requires the Department to collect social security
numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification
cards.
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of completion of a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse
Education Course or license from another state, country, or
jurisdiction.
New Resident
Lost or Stolen Licenses/Identification Cards
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Replacement Licenses
- Florida law requires residents, within 10 days of changing
their name or address, to obtain a replacement license. The incorrect license must be surrendered to the
Division.
- United States Citizens: Address changes may be done by online
or by mail. A sticker will be
produced which is affixed to the back of the license.
- For current fees, view the fee schedule
- Non-United States Citizen requirements.
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Florida Identification Card
- United States Citizen proof of identity and requirements
proof of identity and requirements.
- Non-United States Citizen proof of identity and requirements
proof of identity and requirements.
- Proof of Social Security number if issue Chapter 322, Florida
Statutes, requires the Department to collect social security
numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification
cards.
- Proof of residential address
- Any person who is 5 years of age or older, or any person who
has a disability, regardless of age, who applies for a disabled
parking permit under s. 320.0848, may be issued an identification
card.
- No test required.
- For a list of our current fees, please view our fee schedule
- For an original identification card, apply on-line
or in person at a driver license
office.
- To renew an identification card, apply on-line
or in person at a driver license
office.
- For a replacement identification card, apply on-line
or in person at a driver license
office.
- For Change of Address, apply on-line,
by mail, or in person
at a driver license office.
Identification Cards Online
You may apply online using the GoRenew
for the following Identification Card services:
- Original ID card if you already have a license record on
file.
- Renewal ID Card.
- Replacement ID Card if yours was lost/stolen/destroyed or
if you need an address change.
Note: Giving false information on an application for a driver
license or identification card is a third degree felony which may
result in arrest, and includes a one-year suspension of the driving
privilege. Proof of correct address may be required, for example,
cancelled mail envelope received.
License and Identification Card Fees
Cash, Check, MasterCard,
Discover Card, and American Express Accepted
For a list of our current fees, please view our fee schedule.
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References to Florida Law
The laws which govern the requirements in this document are covered
in the following Florida Statutes (F.S.): Sections 322.54 and 322.57,
F.S. - License Classes and Endorsements
Sections 322.12 and 322.221, F.S. - License Examinations
Section 322.16, F.S. - License Restrictions
Section 322.051, F.S. - Identification Card Provision
Section 322.095(1), F.S. - Name and Identification Requirements
Section 322.08, F.S. - Social Security Number Requirements
Sections 322.21, 322.17, 322.051, F.S. - Fees for Licenses and Identification
Cards
Section 322.095(1), F.S. - Completion of Traffic Law & Substance
Abuse Education Course Requirement
Section 322.0601, F.S. - Proof of Current School Enrollment Under
18
Section 322.03(1)(B), F.S. - Surrender of License and Valid-in-Florida
Only
Section 322.13, F.S. - Examiner and Re-examination Authority
Sections 322.32, 322.33, 322.212, F.S. - False Application and Suspension
Authority
Section 316.614(4), F.S. - Seat Belt Use Requirement
Section 320.02, F.S. - Registration Required
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