First Time Driver

Learner License- to earn a learner license, you must be at least 15 years old. You will need to provide the following:

  • Complete a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course (the course provider will electronically submit this information and it will be available to all Florida Driver License Offices.)
  • Parental Consent Form, which must be previously signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present. Form is completed electronic if parent or guardian will be present at the appointment. If you are under 18 and are not married, a parent or legal guardian must sign your license application.

  • You are required to pass a General Knowledge exam about traffic laws and road signs. If under 18, exam may be taken online as well as in office. (The course provider will electronically submit this information and it will be available to all Florida Driver License Offices.) Over the age of 18, the General Knowledge exam must be taken in office.

  • Required Documents to satisfy REAL ID requirements:
    • Certified Birth Certificate from Vital Statistics (photo copies cannot be accepted) or valid U.S. Passport
    • Original Social Security Card
    • Two proofs of residential Florida address* dated within the last 30 days ( this can be two pieces of mail with their name and address). (*Parents can provide the two proofs of address and sign an affidavit at the office stating the student resides with them.) You can visit flhsmv.gov/WhatToBring for more information regarding acceptable documents for non-US citizens.
    • If child's name has changed since birth, please provide any certified name change documents such as a court order.
    • If the applicant wears glasses for distance, please bring your glasses as an eye test will be conducted.