Ultimate Guide to Transferring your Driver License to Florida

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state license to a Florida License at the Florida DMV. We've simplified the entire process for you so you can save time. This is for if you currently have a US driver's license from another state. If you have a foreign or international license, see our How to Get a Driver's License in Florida post, as you'll need to take the road test and the written test.

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Driver License to Florida

Proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, proof of residential address (List of acceptable documents)

Out-of-state driver’s license

$48 for Class E driver’s license fee

What You’ll Do to Transfer your Florida Driver License

Step 1: Make an appointment at your local DHSMV.

Submit required documents & ID
Pass the vision test
Surrender your out-of-state driver’s license
Submit payment
Receive a temporary driver’s license

Step 2: Receive your new Class E driver’s license via U.S. mail within 2-4 weeks

Caveats and Exceptions

Don’t have a Social Security number? Then you will need to provide a letter from the Social Security Administration and a secondary proof of identity.

Need a REAL ID? Then visit our Florida REAL ID page to find out what is required.

Need other Florida DMV help?

We're here to help! Email us at [email protected] if you have questions we haven't answered here!

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