Update for Non-Domiciled CDL and CLP Holders
Florida is resuming processing of Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Learner Permits (CLPs) for eligible non-U.S. residents effective May 13, 2026.
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To apply for or renew a CDL or CLP, non-domiciled customers must present:
- A valid foreign passport
- A valid I-94 showing lawful U.S. presence
- One of these visa types:
- H-2A (agricultural worker)
- H-2B (non-agricultural worker)
- E-2 (treaty investor)
Additional requirements:
- The CDL/CLP expiration cannot exceed the I-94 expiration date or 1 year, whichever comes first
- All transactions must be completed in person
Customers who do not hold one of the three qualifying visa types are not eligible for a CDL or CLP at this time.
CDL Requirements
If you are applying for a commercial driver license (CDL) you must fulfill the following requirements:
1 – Already have a valid driver license.
2 – Be at least 18 years old (applicants under 21 are restricted to intrastate operation only).
3 – Present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name.
Present two proofs of Florida residential address in the applicant’s name. Applicants must present two proofs from List A OR one proof from List A and one proof from List B.
List A (document must be in the applicant’s name)
- A recent lease or rental agreement for the residence with a term of 6 months or greater
- Mortgage deed for property in Florida
- Current Florida voter registration card
- Florida vehicle registration or title
- Florida vessel registration or title
- Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
- Current electricity or water bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Recent cellular or landline telephone bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Recent internet service provider bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Latest property tax bill
List B (document must be in the applicant’s name)
- Latest W-2 form or 1099 form (must be dated within the last six months)
- Recent bank statement (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Recent credit card statement (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Latest military orders
- Recent pay stub (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Recent official government documents (must be dated within the last 60 days)
CLP or CDL applicants unable to provide a proof of residential address from list A, must provide a Declaration of Domicile filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Florida Statutes section 222.17 and one proof of residential address document from list B.
CLP & CDL applicants cannot use a Certification of Address, Form HSMV-71120 (PDF) for licensure.
4 – Certify your medical certification information.
You must certify before getting or renewing your CDL. Complete your certification and/or update medical information.
5 – Be a Florida resident (applicants must show proof of six months of Florida residency).
Present one of the documents from the list below to establish Florida residency:
List of valid proof of Florida Residency
- A current Florida Class E Driver License or Florida Identification 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 of domicile pursuant to section 222.17, F.S.
- A homestead tax exemption filing on property in this state.
6 – Complete all the required CDL tests.