According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) the following documents are needed to obtain a Florida driver’s license if you are 18 or older.
- United States Citizen proof of identity.
- Social Security number, if issued.
- Proof of completion of a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course or license from another state, country, or jurisdiction.
You will want to acquire a Class E license in FL. Class E is for driving any non-commercial motor vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds, including passenger cars, 15 passenger vans including the driver, trucks or recreational vehicles and two or three wheel motor vehicles 50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters
Class E Exam requirements (minimum age 16) include:
- Road Rules
- Road Signs
- Driving
- Vision
- Hearing
The FL HSMV notes that a new resident exchanging a valid out-of-state license for a Florida license will be required to pass the vision and hearing tests only. If you are under 18 and are not married, your license application must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. Step-parents may not sign for you unless they have legally adopted you.
Teens applying for their full operator's (Class E) license will be required to:
- hold learner's license for 12 months
- not incur any traffic convictions
- be certified by parent or guardian to have at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training, at least 10 of which must be at night.
For more information on what the Florida the licensing agency will require of you in order to turn in your Virginia permit and acquire a Florida driver's license contact the FL HSMV. For an affordable auto insurance quote for Florida click here.