Florida Driving Test Documents: What to Bring for Under-18 and Adult Applicants

Bring the documents required by the specific Florida road test location, including your permit if you are a permit holder and the test vehicle's current registration and insurance. For applicants under 18, a parent, guardian, or responsible adult age 21+ must certify the required 50 hours, including 10 at night; if that person cannot attend, use HSMV 71143. HSMV 71142 and a printed DETS certificate are not universal additional road-test documents.

Required Documents for the Florida Driving Test

All applicants - adult and teen - must bring these to take the road test. Missing any one item causes immediate postponement with no fee refund.

• Florida Learner's Permit: Must be valid. If it has a vision restriction code, wear your glasses or contacts during the exam.
• Vehicle Registration: Current Florida registration for the test vehicle. Expired registration = immediate cancellation.
• Proof of Insurance: Active Florida insurance with minimum $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL coverage. Print a hard copy, phones can lose signal or battery at busy offices.

A teen in Tampa was turned away because their parent's insurance card showed an expired policy date by one week. The examiner verified the date against the state database. Print a current copy the day before your test and double-check the expiration date.

What Extra Documents Do Florida Teen Drivers Need for the Road Test?

Road Test Paperwork: Certification, Consent, and DETS

Does the adult who certifies your 50 hours need to attend the road test? Not necessarily. If the certifying adult will not sign in front of the examiner, the completed HSMV 71143 signature can be notarized before the licensing visit.

Do you need HSMV 71142 again when taking the Florida road test? It is not listed as a universal road-test document in the current road-test guidance. It is the parental-consent form used for a minor's license application.

Do you need to bring a printed DETS certificate to the road test? Current road-test guidance does not list a printed DETS certificate as a universal road-test document. Bring one only if your specific office asks for additional proof.

What If You Forget a Document at Your Florida Road Test?

Call a family member or friend to bring the missing document to the test site. Most offices allow a short wait if you can confirm the document is on the way. However, if the cutoff approaches or staff cannot wait, the appointment is postponed and you must rebook.

• No document can be faxed or emailed - originals must be physically present on test day
• Incorrect permit details: fix them before your test via the MyDMV Portal or an in-person visit

See full road test document checklist and preparation tips at shoro.ai Florida Learner's Permit guide. Download the Florida Driver Handbook PDF for full vehicle equipment rules.