Florida Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Florida learner's permit — age, fees, documents for the written test, supervised-hours rules, and what the road test itself checks — summarized from the official FLHSMV pages and linked to the source.
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: FLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for Teens ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
The Florida licensing timeline
Each stage below carries what FLHSMV itself publishes, the people it applies to, the page it came from, and the date we last checked it. Where FLHSMV publishes no figure, the card says so instead of guessing one.
1Eligibility
Minimum permit age15FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Learner's license; requires the TLSAE/DETS course and parental consent (notarized if not signed at the office)
2Documents
FLHSMV lists these for the knowledge-test visit:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of residential address
- Parental consent form (applicants under 18)
- Proof of TLSAE (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education) course completion
- $48 learner's license fee
The knowledge test and the permit itself are handled in the same visit.
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
3Required education
Required driver educationWe have not verified a driver-education requirement on FLHSMV's own pagesFloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
4Application
Permit feeFLHSMV does not publish a verified feeFloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
5Knowledge test
Wait before a retakeFLHSMV does not publish a verified retake waitFloridaFLHSMVFL official knowledge-test sourceChecked 2026-08-12Official source
State site states 50 questions and a 80% (or equivalent) passing score.
6Permit restrictions
Permit validityFLHSMV does not publish a verified validity periodFloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Restrictions Florida puts on a new driver:
- Hours age 1 6: Driving only between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. unless commuting to/from work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21+
- Hours age 1 7: Driving only between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. unless commuting to/from work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21+
FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
7Supervised driving
Supervised driving for applicants under 1850 hours (10 at night)FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
8Road test
Minimum permit hold12 monthsFloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Hold at least 12 months or until 18th birthday, whichever comes first
9Full licence
Unrestricted driving age16FloridaFLHSMVFLHSMV — Licensing Requirements for TeensChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Class E license with GDL hour restrictions until 18
How to get your permit in Florida
- Complete the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE/DETS) course
- Pass the Class E knowledge exam (50 questions, 80% to pass) and a vision and hearing test
- Apply for the learner's license with documents, parental consent, and the $48 fee
- Hold the learner's license 12 months (or until 18) while logging 50 supervised hours, 10 at night
- Pass the driving test for the Class E license (GDL hour limits apply until 18)
What is different about Florida
Rules that are set by Florida rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit hold: 12 months here. The most common minimum permit hold is 6 months (33 of 46 states we have verified).
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Florida?
You can get a learner's permit in Florida at 15. Learner's license; requires the TLSAE/DETS course and parental consent (notarized if not signed at the office).
How long do you have to hold your permit in Florida?
Hold at least 12 months or until 18th birthday, whichever comes first.
How many practice driving hours does Florida require?
Florida requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving for applicants under 18, including 10 at night. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
Where can I practice for the Florida permit test?
Right here — take a free Florida practice test, review every answer, and build readiness in your browser. The free DMV Prep app adds offline study and native reminders.
