Original Operator Drivers License - First Time License - Age 15 or Older

• 2 forms of identification, a primary and secondary, as described in information that follows. The names MUST match exactly.
• Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course (TLSAE). This course is provided by outside companies, and can be located by looking in the phone book yellow pages, under Driver Instruction. Driver Education Students may have a form, that will meet this requirement, from their school.
• Under age 18 will need a parent with them to sign a Parental Consent Form. This can only be done by a Natural Parent. If there is a Guardianship, bring a Certified Copy of Court Documents, showing there is Court Appointed Guardian.
• A written test is required, which includes 20 questions of road rules, and 20 questions of road signs. The test may be waived for Driver Education Students, with proper documentation from their school.
• Social Security number is required

Non-Resident Drivers License - Original Valid in Florida Only Drivers License

• 2 forms of identification, out of state drivers license and one other document, such as a social security card. The names MUST match exactly.
• Vision test, with or without corrective lenses, to meet acuity of 20/40.
• Hearing Test.
• Social Security number is required

Original Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Transfer From Out of State

• Two forms of identification, a primary and secondary, as described on the list that follows. The names MUST match exactly. Usually this is your out of state CDL and Social Security Card. Commercial Drivers License Operators are required to present a Social Security Card for issuance of a Florida CDL.
• Vision test, with or without corrective lenses to meet acuity of 20/40.
• Hearing test.
• All tests and endorsements are reciprocated EXCEPT Hazardous materials.

Original Identification Card - All First Time Issuances of a Florida ID Card.

• Two forms of identification, a primary and secondary, as described on the list that follows. The names MUST match exactly. ID Cards can be issued as "Resident-Yes" or "Resident-No". A "Resident-Yes" ID card will only be issued if you meet, and can prove one of the following requirements:
  • Surrender your out of state license.
  • Children enrolled in the Florida School System.
  • File a Declaration of Domicile with the Florida Court System.
  • Proof of Employment in Florida. (A letter must be on employers letterhead.)
  • Social Security number is required

Renewal Information

Renewal of Florida Drivers License,
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or Florida ID Card

• Your expired Drivers License or ID card.
• Vision Test

Renewal of Valid in Florida Only Drivers License

• Your expired Florida License and your current Out of State License.
• Vision Test.

Lost Florida Drivers License or Lost Florida ID Card

• One form of identification. Something with your name on it, as long as it is NOT a handwritten note.

Identification documents required for the Florida drivers license or ID card

PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Customers applying for an Original Florida Drivers License, or Identification Card (ID Card) MUST present one of the following documents:

1. United States Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy), from County or State Office in charge of holding such records. Birth Certificates from hospitals or other medical institutions are not acceptable.
2. Valid United States Passport (unexpired)
3. Alien Registration Receipt Card (Green Card) (Form I551)(unexpired).
4. Employment Authorization Card, issued by the United States Department of Justice, (Form I688b)(unexpired).
5. Proof of Non-Immigrant Classification, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (Form I94)(unexpired).

SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

The secondary document may be the original or a certified copy of the following:

1. School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar's signature.
2. Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer, charged with the duty of recording certificates.
3. Baptism Certificate, which shows date of birth and place of baptism.
4. Family Bible Record or Birth Announcement in a baby book.
5. Life Insurance Police on the customers life, which has been in force for at least 2 years, and has a month, day, and year of birth.
6. Military or military dependent identification card.
7. Florida or Out of State or out of country drivers license, or ID (Valid or Expired).
8. Florida license record or Identification record.
9. Selective service registration (Draft Card).
10. Florida Vehicle Registration Certificate, or out of state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
11. Receipt copy of your last Florida Drivers License issuance.
12. Immigration Form I571.
13. Federal Ford DD214 (Military Record).
14. Marriage Certificate.
15. Court Order which includes legal name.
16. Florida Voter Registration Card, which has been issued in the past 3 years.
17. Social Security Card or certified receipt from SSA stating that your social security number is verified as ___ ___ ___.
18. Parent consent form of minor singed by the responsible adult.

NOTE: Only Certified Copies of Documents are accepted, and ALL documents presented MUST be of the same name. Names that do not match MUST have Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, or Legal Name Change Ordered by the Court, signed by a Judge, which shows the name from birth to current.

To apply for a hardship license you must contact your local office. You must use the application for hardship license form.