Drivers License

[Frosty]

I'm popping over for a week by myself to sort some stuff out and i thought maybe i would go for my license while i'm there.

I've just looked on the website and there is a test centre in Haines city, which is just down the road from me.
Has anybody used this centre?
Is there any difference between centres that anyone knows of?

Thanks for any help

Neil

[florida4sun]

Yepo they will take that. Dont forget the license expires once your I94 is up, so you have to re apply next time you come in.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Frosty
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:You have to take your passport and I-94 with you plus proof of insurance for the car.[/quote]

Julie,
i assume that the rental agreement would be sufficient as proof of insurance, otherwise you would be stuck in a circle:-
- need licence for insurance - need insurance for licence.......

Neil
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[flyrr100]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by esprit
Appointments for tests are running weeks ahead, four at least. The quickest way is as a walk in, queue up at 7 am with the huddles masses, big queues and it takes a while but you can take theory then practical and walk out with a license. I think I started at 7 am and had a license by 3 pm. You have to take your passport and I-94 with you plus proof of insurance for the car.
[/quote]

When we moved here from Ohio my wife drove up to Lake County. The smaller the town the quicker it is. One hour drive but a twenty minute wait!
I was on a trip in Pensacola and got mine. It took less than ten minutes. Granted, I'd already had a Florida license before and had a current Ohio license so all I needed was a quick eye test.
We live in Seminole County where the wait can be counted in hours. I understand Orange County is even worse!

[Frosty]

I know you need your passport, I-94 & Insurance, but do you need to take proof of your US address where they will send the license ?

Neil

[flyrr100]

It's not sent. Youy get it right there! The machine takes about three minutes to spit it out.

[Ray9]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by flyrr100
It's not sent. Youy get it right there! The machine takes about three minutes to spit it out.
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Not if you are a non-resident...

[SunLover]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
Your Florida driving licence will be mailed to your US address within 30 days and is valid for the length of time remaining on your visa so that both run out at the same time.

When you go the next time, you have to renew it (but not take another test) and the same procedure applies, ie mailed within 30 days and valid for the length of time remaining on your visa.
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Blottie

Does it matter how long a gap there is between your original license being issued and then you subsequently renewing it again on your next visit ?

[blott]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SunLover
Blottie

Does it matter how long a gap there is between your original license being issued and then you subsequently renewing it again on your next visit ?[/quote]I can't find any maximum time but, after 12 months, you have to retake an eye test and, if the examiner questions your ability to operate a motor vehicle, you also have to retake the written and/or driving test. The fee for renewals after 12 months is $20 but renewals within less than 12 months are $15.

Paperwork required is here http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqkeys.html#NUSC

[Frosty]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SunLover
Blottie

Does it matter how long a gap there is between your original license being issued and then you subsequently renewing it again on your next visit ?[/quote]I can't find any maximum time but, after 12 months, you have to retake an eye test and, if the examiner questions your ability to operate a motor vehicle, you also have to retake the written and/or driving test. The fee for renewals after 12 months is $20 but renewals within less than 12 months are $15.

Paperwork required is here http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqkeys.html#NUSC
[/quote]

Blottie,

I've read all that, but it doesn't mention proof of address anywhere. If they are to post the license out to you, surely they would need to check your address somehow, would you not think?

[blott]

Presumably, they will have this covered here as you have to provide the US address where you're staying for your I-94W.

All records are transmitted to our database in Tallahassee, where the information will be examined and run against FDLE, FBI and INS databases.

Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or identification card will be issued within 30 days from Tallahassee, mailed to the address on the driver record. The license or identification card will be issued for the period of time specified on the INS document.