International Drivers License Expired in FL
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Florida Drivers License - Non US Citizens
this is all i had found on the DMV website previous to writing on here.
I cant take my test as they are all booked up until May. Which is fine, but its after my international license runs out. BUT, my actual UK license is good until 2023.
Going to try giving the DMV a call, ive emailed but so far nothing.
Makes sense about the insurance. Sneaky!
this is all i had found on the DMV website previous to writing on here.
I cant take my test as they are all booked up until May. Which is fine, but its after my international license runs out. BUT, my actual UK license is good until 2023.
Going to try giving the DMV a call, ive emailed but so far nothing.
Makes sense about the insurance. Sneaky!

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Florida Drivers License - Non US Citizens
this is all i had found on the DMV website previous to writing on here.
I cant take my test as they are all booked up until May. Which is fine, but its after my international license runs out. BUT, my actual UK license is good until 2023.
this is all i had found on the DMV website previous to writing on here.
I cant take my test as they are all booked up until May. Which is fine, but its after my international license runs out. BUT, my actual UK license is good until 2023.
Who is Required to Have a Florida Drivers License?
Florida requires anyone driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways to have a valid Florida drivers license. If you move to Florida you are required to get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident. This is important because if you are a Florida resident and are pulled over but you do not have a Florida license you could be subject to fines.

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On that very website click on Drivers manual and it says:
Who is Required to Have a Florida Drivers License?
Florida requires anyone driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways to have a valid Florida drivers license. If you move to Florida you are required to get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident. This is important because if you are a Florida resident and are pulled over but you do not have a Florida license you could be subject to fines.
Who is Required to Have a Florida Drivers License?
Florida requires anyone driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways to have a valid Florida drivers license. If you move to Florida you are required to get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident. This is important because if you are a Florida resident and are pulled over but you do not have a Florida license you could be subject to fines.
Florida law requires that you get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident of Florida. You are a resident if you do one of the following:
- Enroll your children in a Florida public school
- Accept employment
- Register to Vote
- File for a homestead exemption
- Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months

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Agreed, and (if your assumption is correct) whether she has a valid British license or International whatever then becomes irrelevant.

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You Have 30 Days
Florida law requires that you get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident of Florida. You are a resident if you do one of the following:
Florida law requires that you get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident of Florida. You are a resident if you do one of the following:
- Enroll your children in a Florida public school
- Accept employment
- Register to Vote
- File for a homestead exemption
- Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months
Last edited by Pulaski; Apr 13th 2016 at 7:52 pm.

#21

Well it can be in MA, depending on your birthday because the license is valid for 5 years till the date of birth in MA, so if your birthday is in a months time, you essentially lose 11 months taking it straight away.

#22

Good advice under the circumstances, but generally speaking, the best advice is to get a local license as you are allowed and are practically (test slots permitting) able to! I am not aware of any circumstance where it is beneficial to delay obtaining a local license until the last possible minute.

#23

I wouldn't be too concerned - you're just another of the multitude of people driving around Orlando without a valid license or insurance.

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Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months.
And if you are a resident, you are required to have a Florida licence.
Who needs to get a Florida driver license | FL-DHSMV Answers

#26

Of course they would. It's money for old rope...you've paid your premium but they won't be paying out if you have an accident if you do not have a valid licence.

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You are considered a resident of Florida if you:
Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months.
And if you are a resident, you are required to have a Florida licence.
Who needs to get a Florida driver license | FL-DHSMV Answers
Reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months.
And if you are a resident, you are required to have a Florida licence.
Who needs to get a Florida driver license | FL-DHSMV Answers

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Ah thank you for the swift reply. I was unsure if we were allowed to or not, and with me being here a year now, wasnt sure if there is time period that i have to do it within (international license or not). Much appreciated!
Due to different circumstances i couldnt do it as soon as i arrived, then i started employment, and that requires me to travel alot, then with travelling home - time just seemed to pass by, very fast!
Thankyou again!
Due to different circumstances i couldnt do it as soon as i arrived, then i started employment, and that requires me to travel alot, then with travelling home - time just seemed to pass by, very fast!
Thankyou again!


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I missed the "I've been here a year now", somewhere else she implied she had been here since October. In which case her UK license is invalid in Florida by which even system you use State or international convention.

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ETA I think the OP is just confused about everything.

Last edited by Pulaski; Apr 14th 2016 at 5:36 pm.
