License Status in Florida

• Do I need to obtain a DMV permit before I apply for a motorcycle license?

  It depends on your state and your age. Rules vary. Most states mandate a motorcycle permit (DMV permit), while very few others make it optional or don't require it at all. See the grid below for your...

• Can I order a driving record without knowing my drivers license number?

  Yes. While if you try to obtain your driving record through the DMV they will ask you to provide your driver’s license, this is not the only way to get driving record information. If you go onl...

• How long must I hold a CDL permit before applying for a CDL license?

  Before you can get a CDL license you must first hold a CDL permit. This requires passing a knowledge CDL test. These exams are based on information found in your state's CDL manual. You can grab a cop...

• Is the process for renewing a permit the same as drivers license renewal?

  Learners permit renewal in most states is similar to a drivers license renewal. You must appear in person at a DMV office with proper identification, your current or expired drivers permit and cash o...

• Does the learners permit practice test have the same questions as a drivers license practice test?

  Learners permit practice test questions are the same as those found on a drivers license practice test. They are basically the same tests, but under different names. Both provide multiple choice quest...

• Do I need auto insurance if I have a permit, or only if I have a driver license?

  This is a little tricky to answer. The car you're driving needs to be covered by an auto insurance policy; however, it doesn't have to be your own personal policy. In most cases, since you simply hav...

• How long must teens and new drivers hold permits before applying for a drivers license?

  Check the grid below to find out how long your state requires you to hold a learners permit, but keep in mind that although we’ve tried to include as many details as possible in the grid, each s...

• Does a new driver or a teen driver have to get a permit before applying for a drivers license?

  Nearly every state requires each teen or new driver to obtain a learners permit – and hold that permit for a certain time period – before he or she can move on to the full drivers license ...

• Are there restrictions on my first driver's license if I am a new driver?

  Yes, in all probability. Each state takes its own approach to this matter, so it's impossible to give a single answer. But, chances are you'll face some type of restrictions with your first driver's l...

• What are the restrictions for beginner and teen drivers with a new FL driver license? Florida

  ...shes. To help teens build the skills they need to stay safe on the road, Florida's Graduated Driver License program places a number of restrictions upon teen drivers. A learners license, also known ...

• Am I required to obtain an FL permit before applying for a Florida drivers license? Florida

  A learners license, also known as a learners permit or drivers permit, allows a teen age 15 or older to practice driving if accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older who is in the front passen...

• Will I lose my drivers license immediately after getting a DUI violation?

  ...ed a Notice and Order of Revocation. While in Hawaii it's referred to as a Notice of Administrative License Revocation. There are some states, like New York, for example, that do not offer temporary l...

• Can I get a hardship license or restricted license if I face license suspension for a DUI?

  License suspension laws vary from state to state. Some allow suspended license drivers to apply for a restricted or a conditional license. This permits the driver to operate a vehicle in certain situ...

• How long will I have a suspended license after being arrested for drunk driving?

  Not only does that depend on your state, but also that depends on your state’s own DUI laws. The best way to get the most accurate, up-to-date information specific to your situation is to consu...

• Will my drivers license be suspended or revoked if I am arrested for drunk driving?

  Most likely. Looking at the grid below, you’ll see that nearly every state lists a suspended or revoked license as one of the penalties for drunk driving. Of course, every state handles DUI pen...

• Can I get a restricted license to drive to and from work after being cited for drunk driving?

  That depends on where you live. Check your state in the grid below. You’ll see that only a small handful of states outright deny any kind of restricted license; most states offer drivers convic...

• If I have a suspended license for DUIs in one state, can I get a drivers license in another?

  Forty-five states participate in the Interstate Compact, a data gathering system that allows these states to share driver information. So if you get a suspended license for drunk driving in Nevada, fo...

• If my DUI conviction resulted in a suspended license, do I still need to carry auto insurance?

  It depends on your situation. If you have a suspended license for DUI you will not be allowed to drive, meaning you do not need coverage. But depending on your auto insurance carrier, you may not hav...

• If I commit a DUI offense for the first time how long will my license be suspended?

  Regardless if it's your first DUI offense or third, you will be saddled with a suspended license. Suspension length varies with each state (see grid below), often contingent on age and BAC. In additi...

• Does the graduated driver license program only apply to teen driving?

  No. In many states, such as New Jersey, everyone under the age of 21 seeking a drivers license must go through the graduated license program if they've never been licensed in any state. And, in some s...