Get My Florida Learner's License
You must bring documents that validate your identity, Social Security Number (SSN) and Orange County residential address.For most customers, those documents are 1) your birth certificate or passportand2) your social security cardand 3) two proofs of Orange County residential address from a parent or guardian.
Click on each document category below to see the acceptable forms of documentation.
If Your Name Has Changed
If you have legally changed your name by marriage, divorce or court order, you must submit an original or certified U.S. marriage certificate(s), U.S. divorce document(s) or other court order(s). Copies are not accepted unless certified by the issuing authority.
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.Click here to learn more about name changes.
One Proof of Identification
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
An original or certified copy ofoneof the following documents:
- U.S. birth certificate (hospital certificates are not accepted)
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or form N-570
- Certificate of Citizenship, form N-560 or form N-561
Notice to Puerto Rican Customers
- Puerto Rican customers must present a birth certificate that was issued after July 1, 2010
Immigrants
An original or certified copy ofoneof the following documents:
- Valid alien registration receipt card(green card, form I-551)
- I-551 stamp in passport or on I-94
- Immigration judge’s order, containing the customer’s A-number(admissions number), granting asylum
- I-797, containing the customer’s A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum
- I-797, or another form from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer’s application for refugee status is approved
- Valid passport
Nonimmigrants
An original or certified copy ofoneof the following documents:
- Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766
- Non-expired proof of nonimmigrant classification provided by DHS form I-94 with required supporting attachment(s). If a customer is unsure of the required documentation, they should bring all United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation with them. I-94s must be accompanied by a valid passport with a date of entry stamp. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples areF-1 and M-1 classification must be accompanied by an I-20;J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019; andRefugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation
- I-571 travel document/refugee travel permit
- I-512 parole letter accepted
- Immigration judge’s order granting asylum or cancellation of removal
- Valid passport
Notice
Please be advised:
- Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt.
- Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt.
- Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or ID card will be issued within 60 days and mailed to the address on the driver record.
- The driver license or ID card will be issued for the period of time specified on the USCIS document, up to a maximum of four years.
- If lawful status or identification is not verified, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.
One Proof of Social Security Number
Social Security card (copies are not accepted)
Two Proofs of Orange County Residential Address
Option 1
Provide two documents from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian from the list below and a Parental Consent form from the person whose name is on the residential address documents. The individual whose name is on the documents and Parental Consent form must appear with you in person and sign the form in the presence of our personnel or they may sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
Option 2
Provide two documents from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom you reside from the list below and document(s) demonstrating family relationship, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, military dependent identification card and adoption record.
Option 3
If you're unable to provide documents to establish family relationship, you may provide two documents from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom you reside from the list below and aCertification of Address form from the person whose name is on the residential address documents. The individual whose name is on the documents and Certification of Address form must appear with you in person and sign the form in the presence of our personnel or they may sign the document in the presence of a notary public.
Acceptable Documents
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
- Florida Boat Registration or Title
- Certification of Address
- A utility bill or hook up/work order
- Automobile Payment Booklet
- Selective Service card
- Medical or health card
- Medical bill
- Homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
- Automobile insurance policy or bill
- Educational institution transcript forms
- Professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
- W-2 form or 1099 form
- Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
- Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, credit card statements or investment account statements
- Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
- Personal mail that does not list the recipient as “occupant”. Example: Magazines, journals, etc.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department or Department of
Corrections
