A hardship license is a special license you can apply for after your driver's license is suspended or revoked. It will restrict you to driving to and from work and certain other locations for business purposes. These include: Automobiles Trucks Vans that carry up to 15 people including the driver Recreational vehicles RVs Mopeds, scooters and other two- to three-wheeled vehicles that are not motorcycles Class E Learner's License The Class E learner's license is commonly known as a learner's permit.
Drivers with a learner's permit: Can only operate a vehicle that weighs less than 8, pounds Cannot operate a motorcycle Must have a licensed driver in the passenger seat who is 21 or older Can drive only in the daylight during the first three months of having the permit Can drive at night until p. Motorcycle Endorsement If you have a Class E driver's license, you can get a motorcycle endorsement added to your license that allows you to operate a motorcycle.
To earn your motorcycle endorsement, you must meet the following requirements: Learn the basics of operating a motorcycle by completing the BasicRider Course BRC or the BasicRider Course updated BRCu from an authorized course provider. Within one year of completing the course, go to a driver's license branch with proper identification and pay the fee to get your motorcycle endorsement. Motorcycle-Only Driver's License If you do not wish to drive a car, it is possible to get a motorcycle-only endorsement on your driver's license.
If you are under 18 but at least 16 years old, you must hold a learner's permit for one year with no traffic convictions. You must visit a driver's license branch with proper identification and pay the fee to get your motorcycle-only endorsement.
If you need to tow a trailer or vehicle that weighs more than 10, pounds, and the total weight of your vehicle and trailer is no more than 26, pounds, then this license is appropriate.
State law requires identification, proof of date of birth and social security number from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. Each applicant for an original first time driver license or identification card MUST present one of the following as his or her primary identification document:.
In addition, a secondary identification document is required and may include, but is not limited to, the original or certified copy of one of the following:. If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order. NOTE: A secondary identification from the above list is required. If you have never been issued a license in any jurisdiction state or country , you are required to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course before you will be issued a license.
Driver education courses can help you develop the skills you need to be a safe driver. You can obtain more information by referring to your local telephone directory under Driving Instruction or Traffic Schools.
DHSMV may, however, test any student on a random basis before issuing a driver license. The waiver certificates are valid for one year from the original date of issuance. NOTE: Drivers with a restriction on their license who do not comply with the requirements of the restriction can be issued a citation for violation of restriction and could be suspended.
Offenses of this type are a second degree misdemeanor, except for violations of restriction code X. The following endorsements are placed on Class A, B, or C commercial driver licenses and on certain Class D licenses:.
You must list any physical or mental problems on your license application which might affect your driving. Many of the physical problems can be handled by placing restrictions on your license.
If you have epilepsy, fainting spells, dizziness, blackouts or any other medical condition that could impair your driving, you may be asked to have your doctor complete a medical report form. These forms may be requested through your local driver licenses office and will be mailed directly to you. The report must be completed by your doctor and submitted to the Department before a license can be issued. Persons holding a license from Germany and Taiwan are required to take the vision, hearing and written exam unless their driving ability is questionable.
Motorcycle endorsement — In addition to the above tests, applicants requesting motorcycle endorsements must pass the written motorcycle knowledge test and on-cycle skill test unless they have a motorcycle endorsement on their out-of-state license. See Florida Motorcycle Handbook for motorcycle information. All vehicles used for driving or on-cycle skill tests will be inspected by the examiner. Your driving privilege will be revoked if you are unable to meet the rules of vision standards.
To pass you must meet the following vision standards with or without corrective lenses:. Road sign test: — Multiple choice test which consists of 20 road signs for you to identify by color, shape or meaning. Road rules test: — Multiple choice test which consists of 20 questions regarding Florida traffic laws. Vehicle inspection: — Your vehicle will be inspected to determine it is safe for a road test.
The examiner will explain any mistakes you may have made, after the test is completed. If you disqualify on the driving test you will be asked to study or practice before you return for another test. You will be asked to return another day for additional tests due to the volume of driving tests, which are conducted at each driver license location. If you pass the examination, the examiner will collect the fee and issue your license.
If you surrender a valid learner's license, you are not charged additional fees for the replacement Class E license when you pass the driving test. Appointments are recommended by the Florida DMV , but not required for many of the services provided by the driver license offices. Contact your local driver license office to determine if an appointment is required for the service you need. Call in advance for your appointment and report at least five minutes before your scheduled time.
You may still appear at the driver license office without an appointment, however, the fastest service is provided through the use of appointments. You must obtain a new license showing your new address within 10 days of the change. You may change the address on your driver license or ID card by:. NOTE: If you fail to report a change of address, you may not receive your motor vehicle registration renewal or your driver license renewal.
If you are pulled over by law enforcement and the address on your driver license is incorrect, you may receive a citation. You must bring a court order or marriage certificate to a driver license office to prove your name change within 10 days of the change. Documents must be original or certified copies. If your driver license is lost or stolen, apply for a duplicate immediately.
At your driver license office you will need to:. Driver licenses are valid for four or six years. Original first time and renewal applicants, who have a conviction-free record for the past three years and no suspensions or revocations for the past seven years, will be issued a six-year license. Before you renew your license, your driving record is checked. You may also be asked to take additional exams if the examiner has a reason to question your driving skills.
Drivers may renew through the mail for two consecutive license expirations. You may receive a mail-in renewal packet approximately 30 days prior to license expiration. There are no additional fees for renewing by mail. After your request is processed, you will receive a four or six-year renewal sticker to be placed on the back of your current license. Drivers with a digital license will receive a new license. Florida law requires that you destroy your old driver license after receiving the new license.
Members of the US Armed Forces serving on active duty outside of Florida may renew their licenses by mail without examination.
Their spouses and children living with them may do the same. At least 3 months prior to the expiration of your licenses, write to: Division of Driver Licenses, Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida or e-mail from our web site. Give your name as it appears on your license, the driver license number, your date of birth and out-of-state address and zip code. The department will advise you further by return mail.
If you need an identification card, you can apply for one at any driver license office. To get the identification card, you must:. The card will contain your color photograph, full name, sex, race, address, date of birth, and other data Department may require. Identification cards are valid for 4 years.
Your local tax collector may provide full or limited driver license services. Additional service fees may be changed if you obtain a driver license or identification card from a licensed agent.
Please contact your local tax collector for additional service fee information. State law requires any male that is a U. Any driver license or identification card application consents to the Federal Selective Service System requirements.
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These restrictions will remain valid on previously-issued credentials, but will no longer be added to any new credential issuances. Several other designations may be listed on Florida driver licenses and ID cards in various locations. C Business Purpose Only 1 Business Purposes Only Business Purposes Only: The driver is limited to driving which is necessary to maintain livelihood, including driving to and from work, necessary on-the-job driving, driving for educational purposes, driving to and from church, or for medical purposes.
D Employment Purposes H Limited to Employment Employment Purposes Only: The driver is limited to driving to and from work and any necessary on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation.
I Directional Signals 6 Directional Signals Directional Signals: The driver may not operate any vehicle without functioning turn signals. N N—Tanker Tank Vehicle: Allows CDL holder to operate a tank vehicle designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material with designed capacity of 1, gallons or more.
S S—School Bus CDL School Bus: Allows a CDL holder to operate a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. This endorsement does not include the operation of a bus used as a common carrier.
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