⚠️ Important Update ⚠️
Effective September 30, 2025, Florida has temporarily suspended the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs), also known as non-immigrant or temporary CDLs and CLPs.
Learn More About This Change
This action follows new federal requirements from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to strengthen oversight of non-domiciled commercial licensing.
What This Means:
- Non-domiciled CDL and CLP applications are temporarily paused until further notice.
- Identification and Class E licenses are not affected and continue to be processed normally.
- Additional information will be provided as it becomes available from federal authorities.
This pause ensures Florida remains in full compliance with enhanced federal transportation safety requirements.
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Transferring Your Out-of-State CDL
If you are transferring an out-of-state CDL, you must bring all required documentation, a medical exam certification (if applicable), your current out-of-state CDL (you will need to surrender your current license) and pass a vision test.
Medical Exam Certification: A Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam certification is required unless specifically exempted from holding one. The medical certification must be carried while operating a commercial motor vehicle, and is valid for two years. For more information on medical exam certification, view our Med Card page.
What if my license is lost or expired?
You may still be able to transfer your license if we can verify your driving privileges through a national database.
What if my CDL has a Hazmat endorsement?
If transferring a CDL with a Hazmat endorsement, you must:
- Pass the Hazmat endorsement written test.
- Be fingerprinted (finger printing services are available at our North Tampa office).
- Pass a TSA national background check.
- Provide proof of Florida residency.
For more information on Hazmat endorsements, visit our Hazmat endorsements page.
Document Requirements
Gather documents that verify your identity, social security number, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence status, and proof of Florida residency.
What documents do I need to bring?
Important: All CDL holders 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.
Select your applicable residency status below to view the required documents:
Are you under Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? Before your visit, review our Advisory Board for current TPS requirements and country-specific updates.
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