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Road Test Information

Non-US Citizens and residents of American Territories are required to have an appointment.

Driver’s license road tests and appointments for Non-US Citizens/Residents of American Territories are available to Sumter County Residents only.

Beginning May 3, 2023, every traveler must present a Real ID compliant driver license or identification card, or another acceptable form of identification, to fly within the United States. As of May 3, 2023, individuals who are unable to produce a Real ID compliant credential or other acceptable form of identification, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card or US military ID, will not be permitted to enter a TSA checkpoint and will not be allowed to fly. If your Florida Driver's license or Identification card has a gold star in the upper right corner, you are Real ID compliant.

If you are not Real ID compliant, you must bring in original documents that prove your identity, social security number and residential address. The following documents are needed to obtain a Real ID driver license or identification card:

One of the following original or certified primary documents:

  • U.S. Birth Certificate or Birth Registration - Original or certified copies only, no photo copies. Birth certificates must be issued by the authorized government jurisdiction. Hospital birth certificates are not acceptable for primary identification.
  • Valid U.S. Passport (passport book or passport card)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship

Legal Name Change (if applicable)

  • Original or certified copy of all marriage certificates or court orders that show name change(s)

Proof of Social Security Number. You need to bring one:

  • Social Security Card
  • W-2 Form
  • SSA-1099
  • Non-SSA-1099
  • Pay Stub containing individuals name and Social Security number

Residential Address (BRING TWO)

  • Household information document – Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement
  • Florida Voter Registration Card
  • Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
  • Utilities bills – (Ex. water, gas, electricity, cell phone, cable) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Automobile Payment Booklet (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Selective Service card (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Medical or Health card and/or Medical bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Homeowner’s and/or Automobile insurance policy or bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form, paycheck stub) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Financial Statements (bank, credit cards or investment accounts) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Mail/Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
  • Sexual Offender/Sexual Predator/Career Offender: (must be dated within the last 60 days) Certification of Address, section A, and the FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department

    If you are certifying for an individual that receives no mail, you will need to provide 1 of the following items below plus 1 items from the list above along with this form.

  • Deed
  • Mortgage Agreement
  • Recently Monthly Mortgage Statement
  • Rental or Lease Agreement

Non-U.S. Citizens

NOTICE: Driver license or identification services for Non-U.S. citizens are exclusively provided for residents of Sumter County and appointments are required.

Please use the links below to determine the requirements based on your legal presence status:

Immigrant - https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/immigrant/

Non-Immigrant - https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/non-immigrant/

Canadian - https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/canadian/

Veterans

If you are an honorably discharged military veteran, bring in your DD-214 to have a Veteran designation added to your license. If you are a 100% disabled veteran, bring in your benefits letter from the Veteran’s Administration that shows you are 100% disabled for a discounted license or ID card.

Commercial Driver's License

NOTICE: Written tests, including Class E and CDL, are exclusively provided for residents of Sumter County and appointments are required.

New CDL Address Requirements

When applying for a CLP or a CDL, applicants must be Florida residents and must present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name. Please click here to review residential address requirements.

Entry-Level Driver Training

Effective February 7, 2022, commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants must have completed applicable entry-level driver training from a registered training provider to be eligible to take required skills or knowledge tests.

For more information regarding Commercial Driver License please visit the FLHSMV website at https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/commercial-motor-vehicle-drivers.

 

For more information you can go online to:   flhsmv.gov/whattobring

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