Who Needs a License?

Question 1

A non-resident (except a migrant or seasonal farm worker) who accepts employment or engages in a trade, profession or occupation in this state, or enrolls their child in a Florida public school must get a Florida driver license within…

Answer 1

30 days in order to operate a motor vehicle.

Question 2

You do not have to get a Florida driver license to drive in Florida if you are a nonresident who is at least 16 years old and have…

Answer 2

• a valid non-commercial driver license from another state or territory of the US; or
• an International Driving Permit from your country of residence accompanied by a valid driver license from that country

Question 3

These people are also exempt (if they hold a valid driver license from their state/ country):

Answer 3

• US government employee driving a non-commercial US government motor vehicle on official business
• Any non-resident working for a firm on a contract for the US government and driving a non-commercial vehicle. (This exemption is only for 60 days.)
• Members of the Armed Forces stationed in Florida, their spouses, and dependents
• A licensed driver who lives in another state and travels regularly between home and work in Florida
• Any non-resident attending college in Florida
• Non-resident migrant farm workers—even though they are employed or place children in public schools—providing they have a valid driver license from their home state
• Those who drive only vehicles like farm tractors or road machines temporarily on the highway