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The first step to getting a Florida Drivers License if you are not a US Citizen is to provide the required identification.
You must show proof of birth date and social security number (if issued.) Immigrants and non-immigrants have different identification requirements. Once the state of Florida verifies identity and legal status, a drivers license or identification card will be issued within 30 days from the DMV and mailed to the address on the driver record.
The Florida DMV has a reciprocity program meaning you do not have to take driving skill exams if your drivers license is valid from: United States or its Territories; United States Military; Canada, France, Germany, Republic of China or South Korea. For all other countries, you will need to complete Florida Permit Test (Road Signs, Traffic Laws) and pass the behind-the-wheel driving exam.
If you do not have a valid drivers license from the United States or a Foreign Country then you must complete the 4 hour Drug and Alcohol Traffic Awareness (DATA) Course, Florida Permit Test (Road Signs, Traffic Laws) and pass the behind-the-wheel driving test. You must complete the DATA Course before going to a DMV office, it's available online from approved providers. The written Florida Permit Test (Road Signs, Traffic Laws) is available online for ages 14 to 17 from State of Florida authorized schools. Age 18 or older must take the Florida Permit Test at a DMV office.
Once you complete the DATA course and Florida Permit Test you then make an appointment with your local drivers license office to take the behind-the-wheel driving test. The vehicle you bring for your driving test must have a valid tag, proof of insurance, and pass a vehicle inspection. During the driving test, the examiner will observe your ability to control the vehicle and how well you obey traffic laws. It is important to study the Florida Drivers Handbook in advance of taking the written Florida Permit Test and the behind-the-wheel driving test.
Along with completing the DATA Course and Florida Permit Test you must bring the accepted forms of identification listed above. At the drivers license office you will also take a vision test, behind-the-wheel driving test, pay a driver license fee, and get your picture taken for an operator's license. Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license will be issued within 30 days and mailed to your address.
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