FLHSMV Driver License & ID Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does a standard Florida driver license remain valid for drivers under age 80?
- 4 years
- 6 years
- 8 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 8 years
Florida driver licenses are valid for 8 years for drivers under age 80.
Question 2: Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of Social Security number when applying for a Florida driver license?
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- Pay stub with full SSN
- Utility bill (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Utility bill
A utility bill does not display a Social Security number and is not accepted as proof of SSN.
Question 3: A Florida driver license applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must provide proof of which of the following?
- U.S. employment
- Legal presence in the United States (Correct answer)
- U.S. bank account
- State residency for at least 2 years
Correct answer: Legal presence in the United States
Non-U.S. citizens must provide documentation showing lawful presence in the United States.
Question 4: What is the fee for a duplicate Florida driver license?
- $10
- $25
- $31.25
- $48 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: $48
The fee for a duplicate Florida driver license is $31.25, but the total with service fees can vary.
Question 5: At what age do Florida driver licenses expire after only 6 years instead of 8?
- 65
- 70
- 75
- 80 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 80
Drivers age 80 and older receive licenses valid for only 6 years rather than the standard 8.
Question 6: Which type of Florida ID card is issued to applicants who do not qualify for a REAL ID compliant card?
- Enhanced ID
- Federal ID
- Non-compliant ID marked with a star
- Non-REAL ID compliant card marked with a gold star outline (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Non-REAL ID compliant card marked with a gold star outline
Non-REAL ID compliant Florida cards are marked with a gold star outline to distinguish them from compliant cards.
Question 7: If a Florida resident moves to a new address, within how many days must they notify FLHSMV of the change?
- 10 days
- 20 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Florida law requires license holders to notify FLHSMV of an address change within 30 days.
How long does a standard Florida driver license remain valid for drivers under age 80?