Driver citizen

Citizenship or Lawful Presence Requirement page. For motorcycle applicants, visit our Motorcycle License page for more information on obtaining a Class M license.

Some disabled veterans may qualify for a fee exemption on their driver license or ID card. A veteran designation for driver licenses is also available for qualifying veterans. More information about these services, including qualification requirements, is available on the Veteran Services page. Once your driver license has been issued, you will receive a temporary driver license.

Before leaving the driver license office, review the printed information on your temporary driver license for accuracy. If any of the information is incorrect, notify the License and Permit Specialist. Your new card will arrive in the mail in approximately 2 — 3 weeks.

To check the mailing status of your card, visit our mailing status web page. Note: If you hold an identification card, you are no longer eligible to apply for a driver license unless you surrender your identification card at the time of application. You will need to provide proof of the following to apply for a driver license: U. Citizenship or, if you are not a U. Photocopies are not accepted. Marriage certificates must be recognized by the state of Florida.

Generally, marriage certificates issued in Florida or another state in accordance with the respective laws of those states are recognized by the State of Florida. Church-issued marriage certificates are not accepted. Note: Please allow 24 to 48 hours after changing your name with Social Security Administration before applying to change it with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Please enable JavaScript in your web browser; otherwise some parts of this site might not work properly.

People who drive in the U. If you're a foreign visitor, some states require you to have an International Driving Permit IDP and a valid license from your own country. To find out the ID requirements of the U. An IDP is a form of identification that many countries around the world recognize. It translates your identification into 10 languages and allows you to drive legally in a different country. If you intend to get an IDP, you must do so in advance of your travel.

To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that issued your driver's license.