Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you are. All drivers interested in getting a FL motorcycle endorsement or Class M motorcycle license are required to take the Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP). In the training, you will learn about safety fundamentals to ride your motorcycle responsibly. Look for approved sponsors in your area to complete those courses.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

It depends on your age and insurance. In Florida, there is a law that exempts you from wearing a helmet if you are 21 years of age or older and your insurance plan covers medical care for at least $10,000.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

The state of Florida does not allow drivers who possess a CDL license to renew online. Instead, you will be required to make an in-person visit to a nearby DMV office. To find a DMV location near you, use our DMV locator.

For more information: How to Renew a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Florida

Yes, as of 2011, the state of Florida now allows those drivers who are under 18 and getting a learning permitto take their written test online. You can read more on the Learner s Permit page or visit the Florida Highways Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

Yes. Traffic patrols will recognize the validity of your license to drive commercial vehicles all across the country. However, if you are younger than 21, you will be limited to your state s boarders. Something else to be mindful of is your CDL insurance coverage. You will need that to cover you wherever you plan to use your commercial driver s license.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

You can use your class E drivers license in Florida to ride a scooter or moped. But, if the motor is 50 cubic centimeters or more, you need to get a motorcycle endorsement or a motorcycle only license.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

Although you cannot obtain a drivers permit online, you are still required to take a driver s ed course. Before applying for a license, all drivers must complete a driver s education course called Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE). The TLSAE course that your county school board offers may be acknowledged by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

You will need to provide a copy of your DD214 or permitted discharge documents. There is a $2 charge as long as you surrender your ID card. You will not have to pay the normal replacement fee, but you are required to take your FL ID card. If you do not take your ID card, you still can get your veteran ID card by paying the $25 replacement fee. Fees may vary.

In addition to the charges above, if you request your veteran designation at a tax collector’s office, you will have to pay their transaction fees.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

The process of obtaining your CDL license requires you to take a series of tests based on the class of CDL you would like to obtain and the endorsements it requires. It is recommended that you always make an appointment with the DSHMV before visiting an agency. To find a DSHMV location near you, use our DHSMV locator.

You can only request a commercial drivers license if you are over 18 years of age. Commercial drivers under 21 years of age are only allowed to drive within Florida. Before applying, you will have to pass:

• A knowledge test and a road test.
• A basic skills test.
• A pre-trip test.
• A combinations vehicle test (for Class A only).
• A hazardous materials test, if you expect to drive a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.
• An air brakes test, if you plan to drive a vehicle with air brakes.
• A tank vehicle test, if you need to drive a vehicle hauling liquid or gaseous materials in a tank.
• A school bus test, for school bus drivers only.
• A doubles/triples test if you are going to drive a vehicle that pulls double or triple trailers.

At the driver license office you will have to provide the following:

• One document as proof of identity, such as a U.S. passport or a birth certificate.
• Your Social Security card, a paycheck with your Social Security Number, a W-2 form or any 1099 form as proof of Social Security.
• Two documents to prove that you reside in Florida such as a deed, a Florida Voter Registration Card, a utility hook up or mail from any government agency.

If you are applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, you will need to submit your fingerprints and get a background check as well. To be well-prepared, you may find it suitable to review the CDL Practice Test.

Additionally, you will have to get CDL insurance. You can do this online or in person at an insurance office.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

The minimum age to get your drivers permit is 15 years old. You can only apply in person at a driver license office. To find a driver license office location near you, visit our DMV locator here.

To get your driving permit in Florida, you will first need to complete Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) before applying for a learners permit in person at a DMV. This course can be obtained from approved private providers or in some high schools or through an online drivers ed class available here. Check with your county’s School Board to find schools that offer the TLSAE.

After completing your TSLAE, you should schedule an appointment for a knowledge test at a driver license office or complete the permit test online. To be best prepared, it is recommended that you study the Drivers Study Guide, as well as the Drivers Practice Test. If you choose to take the test in person at a driver license office make sure you bring the following items with you on the day of your test:

• Your TSLAE completion certificate.
• A parental consent form. One of your parents has to sign the form at the driver license office. If they cannot go, for whatever reason, the signature must be notarized.
• One document as proof of your identity. For example, a birth certificate, or a U.S. passport.
• Your Social Security card, or a Denial Notice from the Social Security Administration.
• Two official documents that state your current Florida address as proof of FL residence, like utility bills or bank statements. You can get these documents from your parents if you are under 18 years of age.
• $48 to pay the driver’s license and learner’s permit fee (fee may vary). Cash or check only.

If you complete the knowledge test online, bring a copy of the knowledge test completion confirmation to the driver license office in addition to the rest of the bulleted items listed above.

Besides the knowledge test, you will also be required to pass a vision and a hearing test and then, you will be issued a learner’s permit that you can use with certain restrictions.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

If you already have a FL driver s license, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement to your current license or, if you don t have a driver s license yet, you can request a Florida motorcycle license.

If you already have a FL driver s license, the requirements for a motorcycle endorsement are:

• Be at least 16 years of age, and in case you are under 18 years old, have a Learners Permit for a year without traffic convictions.
• Have a Class E Florida Driver s license.
• Have the Basic Rider Course completed
• $7 endorsement fee.

Once you comply with the requirements above, you need to schedule an appointment with the FL DHSMV. To find a DHSMV location near you, use our DHSMV locator. When you get to the DHSMV be prepared for:

• A multiple-choice written drivers test, which is based on road safety and FL motorcycle laws.
• A driving test riding your motorcycle.
• A hearing and vision test.

If you don t already have a FL driver s license, the requirements for FL motorcycle driving licenses, are the same as the requirements stated above with the only difference that you are not required to have a Class E FL License.

In addition to the general requirements for a motorcycle license stated above, you should also be mindful of the motorcycle insurance that you will need in the event of a crash or DUI.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

In case your FL identification cards got stolen or lost, you can renew ID card credentials using the GoRenew website. You will need to provide your FL ID number, date of birth, and last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not know your Florida ID number, you will have to ask for a replacement in person by going to the closest DHSMV office. To find an office near you, use our DHSMV locator.

If you are getting another FL ID Card in person, you will have to provide proof of identity, proof of Social Security Number and proof of residential address.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Florida Driver’s License or ID Card

To renew your learners permit you must go to an office of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and:

• Surrender your expired learners permit.
• Pay the $48 fee ( fee may vary) by check or cash.
• Pass the vision and hearing exams.

You will be allowed to practice with your permit with the same restrictions you had before. Visit the Learners Permit page to get more information. To find an office location of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles near you, visit our DHSMV locator here.

Alternatively you can find out if you are eligible to apply for a learners permit online at GoRenew.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

You can renew your FL DMV ID card online or in person at the FL DHSMV office. Theres a $25 fee (fee may vary).

Online

To renew online, you need to have your FL ID card with a digital image. Also, your last renewal must have been done in person at a licensing office. You cannot have a FL drivers license and an ID card at the same time.

Visit the DHSMV FL website and fill out the application form. You will be asked to enter your FL ID number, your birthdate and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

In Person

In the event that your ID does not have a digital image, or if you renewed it online the last time, you will need to visit a FL DHSMV office in person for your ID card renewal. To find a FL DHSMV office near you, use our DHSMV locator.

At the office you will need to provide:

• Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate, valid passport or passport card, certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship.
• Proof of Social Security Number, such as your Social Security card, W-2 Form, pay check or stub.
• Proof of Residential Address, you need to provide TWO documents showing your current Florida address, such as a Vehicle Registration, or Voter Registration Card. To learn more about applying for voter registration, click here.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

To get your commercial driving license medical report renewed, you can go to a local DMV or self certify/update your medical information online. If you choose to go to a DMV, you will need to submit a medical certificate from your physician showing you comply with all the requirements to drive a commercial vehicle. To find a DMV location near you, use our DMV locator. Alternatively, you can certify/update your medical certification information on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

Licenses expire every six or eight years. You can renew motorcycle license credentials online or in person.

Online

You can avoid lines renewing your FL license online with the GoRenew website. To renew online, you should be able to pay with a debit or credit card.

In person

Motorcycle license renewal can be done in person by visiting the closest FL DHSMV office and bringing:

• Proof of identification, like your U.S. passport or birth certificate.
• Proof of Social Security Number, such as your Social Security card.
• Proof of residential address, like a utility bill or mail from government agencies.

In case you changed your address or name, take proper documentation as proof of the change such as a utility bill, mail from a financial institution or a W-2 or 1099 form.

For a change of name, take your marriage certificate or divorce decree, Social Security card or a courts document as proof that your name changed.

To find a FL DHSMV location near you, use our DHSMV locator.

Military Renewal

If you are actively serving out of Florida in the U.S. army, you are able to proceed with your FL motorcycle license renewal online through the GoRenew website from the FLDHSMV. You can also request a Military Extension Request by calling 850-617-2000. The DHSMV will process your request and send you an extension card that will remain valid for 90 days after being discharged from military service.

You will have to keep the card and you license with you at all times. There is no cost to get a military extension, and it is available to your dependents as well, these include your spouse and your children or step-children under 21 years of age and living with you at your residence.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

You need to complete a military motorcycle rider course or equivalent and send a notarized copy of the course completion and $32 ($25 for the replacement license fee, plus $7 for the endorsement fee) to the Division of Driver Licenses. You can pay by check or money order payable to the Division of Motorist Services.

Remember to request a replacement license with a motorcycle endorsement. Also, include in the letter: your name, military mailing address, drivers license number and birthdate.

Once you have all the documents ready, send your letter to:

Division of Driver LicensesBureau of Records, P.O. Box 5775Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

You must hold your learner’s permit for at least one year before getting your full unrestricted driver’s license, or until you turn 18, whichever comes first. Thankfully, getting your drivers permit is not as difficult as one might think. By studying the Drivers Study Guide, as well as the Drivers Practice Test, you will be a step closer to obtaining your standard license. While you are still in the possession of a learners permit, you are expected to practice driving for a minimum of 50 hours, 10 of which must be driven at night.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

You should receive your FL DMV ID card within two weeks of submitting your order. However, while you wait, you can check the status of your order online by providing your drivers license or ID card number.

If you do not receive your identification card in two weeks, contact the DMV directly. To find a DMV near you, use our DMV locator.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

How much does it cost to get an ID in Florida?

The cost of an original ID card, renewal, or replacement Florida ID is $25. If your Florida ID card has expired before you renew it, you will have to pay a delinquent fee of $15 on top of the original $25 renewal fee. All Florida state-sponsored DHSMV service centers accept these payment options: Cash.

To get a Florida ID card replacement, apply online at the official Florida DHSMV website. You will be asked a few questions to verify your identity, and after you have completed the process, you will be mailed your replacement to the address you registered with the FL DHSMV. Keep in mind there is a $25 replacement fee (fees may vary).

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to get a commercial driving license. However, if you are less than 21, you will not be able to drive commercially outside of your state s borders. Whether you are 18 or older, there are a series of tests you will need to pass to get a CDL. One recommended way to start preparing is to read the CDL Handbook for your state.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

You will be allowed to legally ride a motorcycle in Florida when you turn 16 years old. Younger applicants will not be issued a license.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

In Florida, there are six different types of endorsements for a commercial drivers license. Depending on the type of vehicle you intend to drive, what you will be transporting, or how many passengers you will be transporting, you will need to apply for one of the following:

• N Tank vehicles with liquids
• X Tank vehicles with hazardous materials
• H Vehicles with hazardous materials that require a placard
• P Passenger vehicles
• T Double or triple trailers
• S School buses

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

There is a $25 fee and it applies whether you are getting a new ID card, renewing or replacing it. Also, if you are late with your renewal, there will be a $15 fee to pay in addition to the original $25. Fees may vary, and accepted payment methods include:

• Cash.
• Checks.
• Debit/Credit cards.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

During your first year of a drivers permit, you are only allowed to drive until 10 at night after the first three months. The first three months you must make sure that you are only driving when the sun is out. Additionally, a driver with a learners permit must be accompanied by another driver who is 21 or older. They must be sitting in the front passenger seat at all times.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

When it comes to how to get a CDL license, you will also be required to present a medical certificate from your physician showing you comply with all the requirements to drive a commercial vehicle. You will need to get the Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination form, which you can download at the FMCSA website and ask your doctor to sign it for you.

Once you have the medical document ready, go to the closest DHSMV and present it over there. To find a DSHMV location near you, use our DHSMV locator.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

If you get a traffic ticket while still holding your Florida learners permit, then you will not be able to apply for an intermediate license for a year or until you become 18 years old, whichever comes first.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

You need to be 16 years of age or older, have a class E license or greater and register your three-wheel motorcycle with the FL DHSMV office. To find a DHSMV near you, use our DHSMV locator. All FL motorcycle license drivers who are under 16 years of age must wear a helmet.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

In order to get going with your drivers permit application, you need:

• A Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education completion certificate.
• A parental consent form. One of your parents must sign the form at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office. If they are not able to go, the signature must be notarized.
• One document as proof of your identity, such as a birth certificate, or a U.S. passport.
• Your social security card or a Denial Notice from the Social Security Administration.
• Two official documents stating your current Florida address as proof of Florida residence, such as utility bills or bank statements. You can get these from your parents if you are under 18 years of age.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

To get a motorcycle only license or endorsement in your current FL drivers license, you need:

• A document as proof of your identity, such as a birth certificate, or a U.S. passport.
• Proof of Social Security Number, such as your Social Security card.
• Two proofs of residential address, like utility bills or medical bills.
• $7 to pay for the motorcycle only license or endorsement

You will get your FL motorcycle drivers license once you complete and pass the tests, comply with the requirements and pay the fee. In addition to the documents required for a motorcycle license stated above, you should also be mindful of the motorcycle insurance that you will need in the event of a crash or DUI.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

In order to get a motorcycle driving license, you will need to pass the following exams:

If you are under 18 years old, you need to pass the vision and hearing test or have a learners license, also known as driving permit.

If you are 18 years of age or older, you need to pass the vision, hearing and road skill tests or have a learners license, also known as driving permit.

The vision and hearing tests are typically administered at a DMV near you. To find a local DMV, use our DMV locator.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Florida

If you are found driving in Florida with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.04 percent or above, you will immediately be charged with Driving under the Influence (DUI). As a result, your FL CDL will be suspended and you will not be allowed to drive any commercial car for a minimum of a year, or three years if you were transporting hazardous materials when you were stopped. During the time of disqualification, hardship eligibility will not be an option for you.

When the suspension period ends, you can reinstate your Florida CDL application by paying the fee, which may vary from one case to another based on the gravity of the offense.

For more information: Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

A Florida ID card is a document that helps you identify yourself when necessary, whether it is with an authority figure, such as the police, or at a local bar. An identification card is mostly used by individuals who do not drive, yet need some identification document with them at all times.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

The written test for a driving permit is divided into multiple choice selections, whereby the individual must have at least a passing score of 80 percent. Be prepared by reviewing the Drivers Study Guide & Drivers Practice Test. You can also access a full online drivers ed course to help you pass your written test here.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

In order to obtain a FL learners permit, you will need to pass a written exam which will review your knowledge on road signs, rules of the road and more. The first time driver exam is known as DATA (Drugs Alcohol Traffic Awareness), DATE (Drugs Alcohol Traffic Education), or TLSAE (Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education). An approved online course prep and test administration can be found here. Additionally, you must meet the standards of a vision test, which is typically administered at the DMV. You can find a local DMV here. You may also be asked to take a hearing test.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida

The first steps in how to get a CDL license include taking and passing written knowledge exams, which feature topics from your state CDL Manual, and driving skills tests that will prove your competency in driving, basic skills, and vehicle inspection.

Additionally, there are endorsement tests (Placarded Hazmat, Tank Vehicles, Passengers, School Bus, Double/Triple Trailers, Placarded Hazmat & Tank Vehicles) you can take if you need those authorizations for the type of commercial transportation you will be doing.

For more information: Florida DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

The expiration of your FL DMV ID Card varies according to your age:

• Five to 14 years old: Your ID card will be valid for four years.
• 15 years of age or older: Your ID card will be valid for eight years.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

To apply for ID card credentials, you must apply in person at the FL DHSMV office. To find a DHSMV near you, use our DHSMV locator.

Almost anyone can get an ID card in Florida. You need to be 5 years of age or older. Any person who has a disability, and applies for a disabled parking permit, can also get an ID card, no matter the age.

Make sure you first make an appointment using the OASIS online services.

When you arrive at the DHSMV, you will be required to provide:

• Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate, valid passport or passport card, certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship.
• Proof of Social Security Number, such as your Social Security card, W-2 Form, pay check or stub.
• Proof of Residential Address, you need to provide TWO documents showing your current Florida address, such as a Voter Registration Card, Vehicle Registration, a utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application, etc.
• Pay the fee which is $25 to get your original ID card. Fees may vary.

For more information: How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

You will be required to have a Parental Consent Form completed by a parent, legal guardian or a step-parent who has adopted you. Keep in mind that this form must be signed at the DMV or must be notarized if the parent/legal guardian/step-parent cannot come to the DMV. To find DMV locations near you, use our DMV locator.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Florida