"Can I take the Florida permit test online?" depends on your age. Florida allows the online Class E knowledge exam only for applicants under 18.
Under 18: online with an approved provider
- Take the exam online through a FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator. FLHSMV lists approved providers on its website; avoid sites that are not on the list.
- A parent or guardian must complete the Parent/Guardian On-line Test Proctoring form (HSMV 71144). It must be signed in front of a driver license examiner, or notarized if the parent will not be there.
- When you pass, the provider sends your result to FLHSMV electronically. You do not need to bring proof of your score.
- FLHSMV may pick you at random for a free, mandatory re-test in person without notice, so learn the material properly.
- You also need a parent's consent form for the learner's license itself.
18 and over: in person
- Take the exam in person at a driver license service center, a county tax collector office that offers driver license services, or in a classroom with an approved third-party administrator.
- Many offices work by appointment. Check your county's tax collector or the FLHSMV office before you go.
Rules for everyone
- The exam has 50 questions and you need 40 correct.
- It is given in English only (since 6 February 2026).
- With a third-party administrator you can take the exam up to three times in total. After that you must test at a driver license service center or tax collector office.
- FLHSMV charges $10 for a knowledge re-test. Third-party providers set their own prices.
- Complete the TLSAE drug and alcohol course too: you need it before your first license.
Getting the learner's license
Once you have passed the exam and finished TLSAE, go to a driver license office or tax collector office with your identity documents to get your learner's license. The original Class E fee is $48, and offices may add a service fee (fees checked October 2026).
Read how to pass the Florida permit test and take a free Florida mock test.
Checked against official sources on 17 October 2026.