All applicants for a Commercial Driver License are required to have a class E driver license, pass the vision requirements, and pass knowledge and skills tests. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If they are under 21, they will be restricted to intrastate operation only. Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.
Requirements
All Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants must present one proof of residency and two proofs of Florida residential address in their name. For the Florida residential address requirement, applicants can present two proofs of from List A or one proof from List A AND one proof from List B.
CLP / CDL Residency Requirements
All clients applying for an original CDL or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) MUST present one of the documents listed below, along with the required Real ID address documents to establish Florida residency:
- A current Florida Class E License or ID Card held for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months.
- A lease agreement, in the customer’s name, that has been in place for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months.
- A current residential mortgage, in the customer’s name, signed more than six (6) months ago.
- A current residential deed, in the customer’s name, signed more than six (6) months ago.
- A Florida Voter Registration Card.
- A statement (declaration) of domicile (issued by the Clerk of the Court).
- A homestead tax exemption filing on property in Florida.
List A for CLP / CDL
Item presented must be in the applicant’s name
- A recent lease or rental agreement for the residence with a term of 6 months or greater
- Current Florida voter registration card
- Florida vehicle or vessel registration or title
- Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
- Current electricity or water bill
- Recent cellular or landline telephone bill
- Recent internet service provider bill
- Latest property tax bill
For more information on commercial driver license, visit FLHSMV- Commercial Diver License.
List B for CLP / CDL
Item presented must be in the applicant’s name
- Latest W-2 form or 1099 form
- Recent bank statement
- Recent credit card statement
- Latest military orders
- Recent pay stub
- Recent official government documents
Already have an out of state CDL?
We will reciprocate an out of state or a Canadian commercial driver license, some additional requirements may apply, Learn more.
Commercial Driver License Fees
| Amount | |
| CDL renewal | $81.25 |
| Replacement of valid CDL to add hazmat | $31.25 |
| Each endorsement | $7 each |
| Background check and fingerprinting | $91 |