Driver’s License

A Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of gaining employment, establishing residence, claiming a homestead exemption, registering to vote or registering a child in the public school system.

All new residents will be required to take a vision examination, even those who have valid out-of-state licenses.  Vehicles are registered at the Brevard County Tax Collector’s office. For people without a vehicle, a driver’s license and one additional form of identification (Social Security card, marriage license, military ID card or passport) must be presented.  The cost of the license is $20 for six years.  Renewals are $15.00

To obtain a driver’s license: Any first-time driver, regardless of age, must attend a four-hour substance abuse course (DATE).  The completion certificate must be presented to the driver’s license agency when applying for a driver’s license.  The DATE course can be scheduled by looking in the telephone directory’s yellow pages under Driver Instruction.

A learners license can be obtained at age 15 but cannot be converted to a regular license until age 16.  Any minor, age 16 and 17, must hold a learner’s license for a minimum of one year prior to conversion to a regular license.  Other restrictions apply to minors under age 18.  A parent or legal guardian of any minor applicant must sign a parental consent form.  Two forms of legal ID also are required.  Applicants must take a written examination and vision screening.  The only exception to the DATE course and written examination is if the course is taught as part of driver’s education in high school.  A waiver form from the school must be presented.

A non-driver identification card can be obtained for those who do not drive and require legal identification.  Two legal forms of ID are required in order to obtain an ID card.  Cost is $3 for four years with $10 for renewal.

Appointments for all services may be made by calling: