If you are a visitor holding a valid out-of-country license you are not required to obtain a Florida driver license unless you are becoming a permanent Florida resident.

Those who present an out-of-country license for first-time Florida license issuance are exempt from completing the Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (4-hour drug and alcohol) course; however, not all written and driving skill exams are exempted. For clarification on which exams are necessary, please contact us online or call our office at 239.533.6000.

Standard document requirements must be met for all applicants, even if you hold an out-of-country license.

Those applying for a license will be issued a temporary driving permit (en español) (an kreyòl). The permit should be carried with photo identification until the hard card comes in the mail. Please wait until the last week the permit is valid to return to our office. That should allow enough time for the license to be approved and mailed from the Florida Department of highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.