Florida Driver's License
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
Florida residents must obtain a FL license within 30 days. The state offers a convenient online renewal system.
Required Documents
identity
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate
- Permanent resident card
- EAD card
ssn
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- Pay stub showing full SSN
residency
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Lease agreement
- Florida voter registration card
legal presence
- Valid visa with I-94
- I-797 approval notice
- EAD card
- Refugee travel document
Written Knowledge Test
Questions
50
Passing Score
40 correct (80%)
Attempts
Can retake next business day
Languages
3+ languages
English
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Study Tips:
- Study the Florida Driver License Handbook
- Many third-party testing locations available
- Traffic laws and signs sections are heavily tested
Behind-the-Wheel Test
Duration: About 15-20 minutes
Requirements:
- Vehicle with valid registration and insurance
- Learner's permit
What They Test:
- Three-point turn
- Parking
- Lane changes
- Stop signs
- General driving ability
Fees
$48
learner permit
$48 (8 years)
license
No additional cost
real id upgrade
$48
renewal
Tips for Immigrants
Florida does not issue licenses to undocumented residents
You need proof of lawful presence in the U.S.
Third-party testing locations may be faster than DHSMV offices
Florida accepts some foreign licenses for temporary use
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