Requirements for Teens Obtaining a Florida Learner’s License

Must be at least 15 years old; If under 18 years old, must have a signed/notarized Parental Consent Form (step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted the minor child); Proof of Proof of Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course completion; Pass a vision and hearing test Testing is conducted in a service center; Pass Class E Knowledge Exam Prepare for the exam by studying the Official Florida Driver License Handbook Testing Options The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs. The passing score is 80 percent or 40 out of 50 questions; and Must provide documents needed to establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and proof of residential address.  Under the new rules from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, non-CDL driver license and identification card holders who are unable to provide two documents proving their residential address may use a Certification of Address form. However, the form now requires additional steps: The certifier (the person providing proof of address) must either: Accompany the customer to an office to sign the form in the presence of an examiner; or Sign the form in front of a notary. The certifier must also provide two documents proving their own residential address, one of which must be a deed, mortgage agreement, lease agreement, or a similar document. (Click here to access the Certification of Address form) Parents or guardians of a minor need to provide two proofs of address in their name, along with documents that show the family or guardian relationship. There’s no need to complete the Certification of Address form. Remember: The parent or guardian’s address documents must also match exactly in all details.   For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring  and Licensing Requirements for Teens, Graduated Driver License Laws and Driving Curfews

Before a Driver License or Identification card can be issued, Florida law requires all customers have:

• United States Birth Certificate, Valid United States Passport, or Proof of Legal Presence

  • • A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.
    • U.S. citizens: If the documentation submitted reflects any name change since birth, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License(s), Divorce Decree or Court Order, must be submitted. In some instances, more than one document may be required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted.
    • Non-U.S. citizens will be issued with the name on Legal Presence documents. 
    • Documents MUST show the reflection of the name change.
      
      

• Proof of Social Security Number
  

  • • If issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to see proof of social security number for the issuance of Driver License or Identification Card
    • The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. 
    • If you have recently changed your name, you must first update your records with the Social Security Administration. Wait 24 hours after you update your records before you apply for your Driver License or Identification Card.
      
      

• Two proofs of residential address

  • • Under the new rules from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, non-CDL driver license and identification card holders who are unable to provide two documents proving their residential address may use a Certification of Address form. However, the form now requires additional steps:

    • The certifier (the person providing proof of address) must either:

      • Accompany the customer to an office to sign the form in the presence of an examiner; or
      • Sign the form in front of a notary.

    • The certifier must also provide two documents proving their own residential address, one of which must be a deed, mortgage agreement, lease agreement, or a similar document.
      
      (Click here to access the Certification of Address form)

    • Parents or guardians of a minor need to provide two proofs of address in their name, along with documents that show the family or guardian relationship. There’s no need to complete the Certification of Address form. Remember: The parent or guardian’s address documents must also match exactly in all details.

*For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring.