Get a New Florida Drivers License
To get your new Florida drivers license you will need to follow a few steps.
Florida's regular driver license class is called Class E which also stands for Non Commercial drivers license.
You'll need the following for your visit to the Florida DMV
- Pass a Driving Test
- Pass a Road Rules Test
- Pass a Road Signs Test
- Pass a Vision Test
- Pass a Hearing Test
- If this is your first time applying you'll need to pass a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse course.
- Proof of Identification
- Proof of Social Security Number
- Proof of Residential Address
- Proof of Legal Presence if you are not a US Citizen
Example of Proof of Identification
- Certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia
- Valid United States Passport or Passport Card
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or Form N-570
- Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561
Example of Proof of Social Security
- Social Security card must be an original in your current full name
- W-2 form (not handwritten)
- Pay check/stub
- SSA-1099
- Any 1099 (not handwritten)
Example of Proof of Residential Address
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
- Florida Boat Registration or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat)
- Two proofs of residential address from applicant's parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, along with (see next)
- A statement from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, combined with two proofs of their residential address (see above)
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
- Automobile Payment Booklet
- Selective Service Card
- Medical or health card with address listed
- Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
- W-2 form or 1099 form