All applicants for a Commercial Driver License are required to have an Operator’s 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.
Requirments
All CLP or CDL applicants must present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name. Applicants can present two proofs from List A or one proof from List A AND one proof from List B.
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.
Commericial 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 |