Learner's license appointments

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

Drivers 18 and over must complete the Class E general knowledge exam in person.
Drivers under age 18: Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, applicants under age 18 will be required to complete a 6-hour Driver Education Safety Course. The 4-hour TLSAE course will no longer be accepted. Exception: Applicants under age 18 who take the 4-hour TLSAE before Aug. 1, 2025, will be exempt from the new requirement as long as the learner’s permit is issued within one year of completion of the TLSAE course.

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.

This appointment is not for a road test . To schedule an appointment for a road test, please click here.

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Real ID compliant requirements