Requirements for a Florida learner's license
All items listed below are required.
- Must be at least 15 years old
- If under 18 years old, must have a signed/notarized Parental Consent Form (Step-parents may
not sign unless they have legally adopted the minor child.)
- Proof of Traffic
Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course completion for drivers 18 and over.
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Drivers under age 18: As of Aug. 1, 2025, applicants under age 18 are required to complete a 6-hour
Driver Education Training Safety Course.
The 4-hour TLSAE course is no longer accepted. Exception: Applicants under age 18 who took the 4-hour
TLSAE before Aug. 1, 2025, are
exempt from the new requirement as long as the learner's permit is issued within one year of completion of
the TLSAE course.
- Pass a vision test. Testing is part of the application process in our branches
- Pass Class E Knowledge Exam
- Drivers 18 and over must complete the Class E general knowledge exam in person.
- Prepare for the exam by studying the Official Florida Driver License
Handbook
- Testing
options
- The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs. The
passing score is 80 percent or 40 out of 50 questions
- Must provide documents needed to establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and
proof of residential address
*** Please review
fees and
what to bring and
requirements before arriving for your appointment.
Learner's license appointments
Click to schedule an appointment for a
learner's license only.
This is not the written Class E exam.
Need to take the written Class E exam? Do not use this option. Schedule a Class E exam here.
Note: Testing is not available in all branches.
Visit FLHSMV
for additional information
Fees
State fees effective September 1,
2009
What to bring
Real ID compliant requirements
