Florida DMV fees and documents

"For counties offering "fast title" expedited service, a $10 fee will apply in addition to the standard title fees."

Proof of identity

"Proof of identity: A driver license or identification card from any state, or a passport. Identification must be current and valid."

Proof of ownership

"Proof of ownership: A Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or out-of-state title"

Title application form

"A completed Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040)."

Secure reassignment for electronic title

"If the title is held electronically, the seller and buyer must visit a motor vehicle service center to complete a secure title reassignment (HSMV 82994 or 82092) and disclose the odometer reading."

Primary identification (U.S. Citizen)

"An original of one of the following documents with complete name: U.S. birth certificate, including some U.S. territories and District of Columbia (birth certificates from Puerto Rico must have an issue date after July 1, 2010); or Valid U.S. passport or passport card; or Consular Report of Birth Abroad; or Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or form N-570; or Certificate of Citizenship, form N-560 or form N-561."

Proof of Social Security

"An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN: Social Security card (with the customer's current name); W-2 form (not handwritten); or Pay check/stub; or SSA-1099; or Any 1099 (not handwritten)."

Name change documentation

"If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit an original or certified marriage certificate(s) or court order(s). Photocopies are not accepted unless certified by the issuing authority."

Metal plate requirement

"A metal plate (number on plate must match the number provided on the registration and decal) attached to the vehicle in the designated area per section 320.38, Florida Statutes."

Registration certificate requirement

"A registration certificate in the possession of the operator of the motor vehicle or carried in the vehicle at all times per section 320.0605, Florida Statutes."

Title application for registration

"A completed Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040)."

Insurance requirement

"If a license plate is purchased, you must have valid Florida insurance and registration fees."

"How much does a learner's license cost? $48. Click here for a list of all current motorist services fees. Note: A $6.25 service fee applies to all driver license transactions completed in a tax collector office."

"Original Class E (includes Learner's license)* $48.00"

"An additional $6.25 service fee may apply to any credential issued in a tax collector office."

Age requirement

"Must be at least 15 years old;"

Parental Consent Form

"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);"

DETS course proof

"Proof of Proof of Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course completion;"

Vision/hearing test and Knowledge Exam

"Pass a vision and hearing test – testing is conducted in a service center; Pass Class E Knowledge Exam;"

Identity/SSN/address documents

"Must provide documents needed to establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and proof of residential address."

"Skill retest* $20.00"

"Knowledge retest* $10.00"

Vehicle requirements for skills exam

"You must provide a vehicle for the skills exam. The vehicle must have a valid tag, proof of insurance and pass a vehicle inspection."

Certification of Minor Driving Experience

"A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 years old must complete the Certification of Minor Driving Experience Form, certifying the driver has 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night."

Items to bring after exams

"Proof of Identification, bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state you were born in."

Testing/retest policy

"Per Florida Statute 322.56(3)(b) and (e), a customer who takes (and passes) the Class E Knowledge or Class E Driving Skills Test through an authorized Third Party Administrator may be randomly selected for a mandatory re-test without prior notice."

"Owners with electronic titles (and no lien) can request an electronic title be converted to a paper title through the department's online services website MyDMV Portal for a fee of $4.50."

"Print electronic title fee payment of $2.50"

"A title printed and provided to the customer in an expedited manner is referred to as a fast title and must be requested in person. It will be issued and printed the same day. There is an additional $10..."

Duplicate title application form

"VEHICLE/VESSEL DUPLICATE: (Fee Required)"

Photocopy of valid picture ID

"A customer can mail the following to their Florida county tax collector's office for processing: Photocopy of a valid picture ID"

Written request

"Written request to have an electronic title (with no lien) printed"

Statutory basis

"If a certificate of title is lost or destroyed, application for a duplicate copy thereof shall be made to the department by the owner of the motor vehicle or mobile home or the holder of a lien thereon upon a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by the fee prescribed in this chapter."

"Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder's birthdate. There is no fee for this parking permit."

"Temporary disabled person parking permits require a $15 fee."

Application form HSMV 83039

"Any person applying for a new permit or renewing or replacing their disabled person parking permit must provide form HSMV 83039, Application For Disabled Person Parking Permit, completed and signed by a certifying medical authority (see list below)."

Proof of disability/certification

"A completed disabled person parking permit application, HSMV 83039; Proof of the disability, as indicated on form HSMV 83039, along with a certifying authority's Statement of Certification and signature"

Driver license or ID card

"Driver license or ID card. In cases where the severity of the disability prevents a disabled person from physically visiting or being transported to a motor vehicle service center to obtain a driver license or ID card, a certifying physician may sign and complete the exemption section on form HSMV 83146 to exempt the disabled person from having a driver license or ID card number displayed on the parking permit."

Replacement form for lost/stolen permit

"If you are replacing a permit that has been reported lost or stolen, you must also provide form HSMV 83146, Application for Replacement License Plate, Validation Decal or Parking Permit."

"The fee for an initial Florida Class E license (including learner's permit) is $48.00, a commercial driver license (Class A) license is $75.00 and endorsements are $7.00 each."

"The fee for an ID Card is $25.00."

"Most local Tax Collector offices also charge a $6.25 service fee."

Residency/license timeframe

"As a new Florida resident, you must obtain a valid Florida driver license within 30 days of establishing residency to drive on Florida roads."

In-person application requirement

"Applications for driver's licenses/ID cards must be made in person at any local office offering driver licenses services. When applying for a driver license, you will be given a vision test, however you may be eligible to receive a license without taking a written or road test."

Required documentation by residency status

"For a list of the required documentation you will need to obtain a Florida driver license or Florida ID card, please click on your applicable residency status below: U.S. Citizen Immigrant Non-Immigrant Canadian"

Insurance for titling vehicle

"In addition, you must obtain insurance from a Florida insurance agent that is licensed to sell insurance in Florida in order to title and register your vehicle(s), vessel(s), and mobile home(s) within 10 days of establishing residency."

SSA update first

"Name changes must first be made with the Federal Social Security Administration in order to have your name updated on a Florida driver's license or ID card."

In-person requirement

"All name changes must be completed in person at a local office; however address changes can be completed online via MyDMV Portal or also in person at a local office."

Marriage certificate/court order

"If there is a name change, Florida driver license or ID card holders must update their name with the Social Security Administration prior to updating their name on the credential and they must present an original or certified court order of marriage certificate when applying to change the name on their driver license or ID card."

Documentation linking birth name to current name

"You must show documentation that links your birth name to your current name."