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Driver License Renewal Fee in Florida

Learn the Florida Class E driver license renewal fee, service fees at tax collector offices, and renewal timing rules.

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Title: Fees - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Section: FLHSMV lists a $48.00 Renewal Class E fee, a $75.00 Original/Renewal Commercial Driver License fee, and notes a $6.25 service fee for tax collector offices. The schedule also lists a $10.00 knowledge retest fee and a $20.00 skill retest fee.

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Verified on: 2026-01-16 by LocalFees Research

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Source URL: https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/

At a glance

Confirm the current fee and requirements with the issuing office before you go.

Official office

Fee

$48

FLHSMV lists a $48.00 Renewal Class E fee. The fee schedule notes an additional $6.25 service fee may apply in tax collector offices. Commercial driver license renewals are listed at $75.00, and school board commercial renewals at $48.00. The schedule also lists a $10.00 knowledge retest fee and a $20.00 skill retest fee.

Deadline

Florida driver licenses are renewed every eight years and may be renewed up to 18 months before expiration.

Waiting period

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Official details

Where to file and verify.

Confirm the exact fee and requirements with the issuing office before you visit.

Guide

What you need to know before you apply.

These sections summarize official guidance and highlight the steps that most often cause delays.

Summary

  • Fee: $48
  • Deadline: Florida driver licenses are renewed every eight years and may be renewed up to 18 months before expiration.
  • Where to file: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

What this fee covers

Florida's driver license fee schedule lists the current charges for issuing and renewing credentials.

The renewal fee on this page covers renewing your driver license with a new expiration date.

Replacement and test fees are listed separately.

Standard Class E renewal fee

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles fee schedule lists a Renewal Class E fee of $48.00.

Class E is the standard noncommercial driver license used by most Florida drivers, so $48 is the baseline renewal fee for typical applicants.

Commercial renewal fees

The same fee schedule lists a $75.00 fee for an Original/Renewal Commercial Driver License.

The schedule also lists a Renewal School Board Commercial Driver License fee of $48.00.

Use your license type to confirm the correct renewal fee.

Tax collector service fee

The fee schedule notes that an additional $6.25 service fee may apply to credentials issued in a tax collector office.

Veterans who provide evidence of veteran status are not charged the $6.25 fee for the transactions marked with an asterisk, which includes Renewal Class E.

Retest fees

Florida's fee schedule lists a $10.00 knowledge retest fee and a $20.00 skill retest fee.

These amounts are separate from the renewal fee.

Renewal timing rules

FLHSMV states that customers must renew their Florida driver license every eight years and that driver license holders may renew up to 18 months before the expiration date.

Check the expiration date on your credential to plan your renewal.

Online renewal options

FLHSMV offers online renewal through the MyDMV Portal.

The department notes that the online convenience renewal service is available every other renewal period.

Online transactions include a $2.00 processing fee and credentials are mailed within about two to three weeks.

When an office visit is required

FLHSMV states that customers must renew in an office if they used the online convenience service on their last renewal or if they are not REAL ID compliant.

Use the FLHSMV locations page to find a driver license service center.

Planning checklist for applicants

Use this checklist to align with Florida renewal rules and fees:

  1. Confirm your license type and the correct renewal fee on the FLHSMV fee schedule.
  2. Check whether a tax collector service fee applies to your renewal location.
  3. Renew within 18 months of your expiration date and before the eight-year cycle ends.
  4. Use the MyDMV Portal if you are eligible for online renewal, and budget for the $2 processing fee.
  5. Plan an office visit if you used the online service last time or are not REAL ID compliant.

Common reasons renewals get delayed

Renewals can be delayed when applicants use the wrong fee for their license type, overlook the tax collector service fee, or attempt online renewal when they are required to appear in person.

Verify your eligibility and fees before you submit payment.

Official sources and disclaimer

Official sources for this page include the FLHSMV fee schedule and the FLHSMV renewal guidance.

This page is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always confirm details with FLHSMV.

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