New Learner Permit Requirements Now In Effect
Important Note: As of August 1, 2025, individuals who are under 18 years old and have never held a driver license from any other state, country or jurisdiction must complete a 6-hour DETS course before applying for a license in Florida.
Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP) courses offered by some county school boards may substitute for this requirement. For additional information, please visit Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles