Yes, if you are under 18. If you are asking "can I take my permit test online in Florida," the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) says any applicant under 18 can take the Class E Knowledge Exam online through an approved third-party administrator, with a parent or guardian signing a Parent Proctoring Form. Adults 18 and older take the exam in person.
Two things changed the picture in the past year: since August 1, 2025, teens must finish a 6-hour course first, and since February 6, 2026, every Florida driver license exam, including online tests, is given in English only. Here is how it all fits together.
Can I take my permit test online in Florida?
Under 18: yes. FLHSMV's Class E Knowledge Exam page says any applicant under 18 can take the exam online, and that approved third-party administrators provide this service. Passing results are sent to FLHSMV automatically, so you do not carry a paper certificate.
18 and older: no. FLHSMV's teen FAQ states that you must be under 18 to take the Class E Knowledge Exam online. Adults take it at a driver license office or county tax collector office.
How the Florida permit test online works
- Take the required courseSince August 1, 2025, first-time drivers under 18 complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course. It can be taken online or in person.
- Pick an approved providerChoose an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator that offers the online Class E Knowledge Exam. Providers set their own prices.
- Get the Parent Proctoring Form signedA parent or guardian signs it in front of a notary, or in front of a driver license examiner at your office visit.
- Take the exam online50 multiple-choice questions, in English. You need 40 correct (80%).
- Visit an office for the learner licenseBring your documents, the signed forms and payment. Your pass is already in the system.
FLHSMV does not set one price for the online exam. Each approved provider charges its own fee, so compare a couple before you buy, and buy only from providers on FLHSMV's approved list.
The 2026 English-only rule
FLHSMV announced on January 30, 2026 that starting February 6, 2026, all driver license knowledge and skills exams are given in English only. That covers oral exams and exams through third-party testers, so it applies to the online teen exam too. Translators are no longer allowed, and printed tests in other languages were removed.
Some FLHSMV pages still list other exam languages, so if you see that, go by the announcement and ask your provider. If English is your teen's second language, study the English handbook and practice in English so the wording on test day is familiar.
The random retest catch
Passing online is not always the end of it. FLHSMV says anyone who passes through a third-party administrator may be randomly picked for a mandatory retest, without prior notice and at no fee, when they visit the office. If you fail that retest, a re-exam fee is charged at your next attempt. FLHSMV lists a $10 retest fee for the Class E Knowledge Exam.
The best defense is simple: know the material well enough to pass it twice. If you scraped by online, review before your office visit.
Florida permit test online vs in person
| Online | In person | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Under 18 only | Any age |
| Where | At home, through an approved provider | Driver license or tax collector office |
| Parent | Parent Proctoring Form, notarized or signed before an examiner | Parent or guardian consent for under 18 |
| Exam | 50 questions, 40 correct to pass, English only | Same |
| Cost | Provider's fee | Ask your office |
| After passing | Office visit for the learner license, possible random retest | Learner license the same visit if your documents are complete |
What to bring to the office
- Proof of identity, Social Security number and two proofs of address. Bring originals.
- Proof your DETS course is done (providers report completion electronically).
- The Parental Consent Form if you are under 18, and the Parent Proctoring Form if you tested online.
- Payment: FLHSMV lists $48 for the learner license, and tax collector offices add a $6.25 service fee.
- Glasses or contacts for the vision and hearing screening.
Florida's minimum age for a learner license is 15, and you hold it at least 12 months or until you turn 18, whichever comes first.
Can I take my permit test online in Florida?
Yes, if you are under 18. You take it through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator with a signed Parent Proctoring Form. Adults test in person.
Is the Florida permit test online in Spanish?
No. Since February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license exams, including exams through third-party testers, are given in English only.
How much is the FL permit test online?
Each approved provider sets its own price. Separately, FLHSMV lists $48 for the learner license, plus a $6.25 service fee at tax collector offices.
Can adults take the Florida permit test online?
No. FLHSMV says you must be under 18 to take the Class E Knowledge Exam online.
Do I have to retake the test at the office?
Maybe. FLHSMV may randomly select online passers for a free mandatory retest. Failing it means a re-exam fee at your next attempt.
