Important Update
State-mandated policy change: Effective February 6, 2026, all driver license knowledge and driving exams administered in the State of Florida will be offered in English only. Language translation devices and services for both written and road tests will no longer be permitted. Learn more about this state-mandated policy change.
Ready to Get Your Driver License?
Skip the weekday rush – we’ve made getting your driver license easier and more accessible than ever. We’re excited to offer our weekend driver license program for students and county residents!
Services Offered:
Services exclusively for students
- Driver license and learner’s permit issuance
- Written tests and road tests (Available to Hillsborough County residents only)
Driver license renewals
- Saturday driver license renewals are available for Hillsborough County residents with Florida driver licenses only. We are unable to process renewals for driver licenses marked as “Temporary License” on Saturdays, as state support systems have limited availability on weekends. Please inspect your license to confirm if it’s labeled as “Temporary License” before making an appointment.
Event Details:
Location: Brandon Office – 3030 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida 33619
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 (Appointment is required – see below for registration details)
Time: Appointments available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration Details:
Pre-registration is required for students and adults. Before calling to make an appointment, please verify that you meet all the requirements for your desired service:
Road Test
- High School and College Students in Hillsborough County (both public and private) – must show student ID.
- Must be 16 and have a valid learner’s permit for at least 12 months with no moving violations.
- If under 18, must have driven a minimum of 50 hours during the past 12 months, of which 10 hours of driving were at night.
- If under 18, must submit Certification of Driving Experience of a minor prior to taking the driving skills test.
- Must be accompanied to the office by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21.
- The vehicle used for the driving test must have a valid registration, proof of insurance, and pass a basic vehicle inspection that is conducted by the driving test examiner to determine that it is safe for a driving test.
Learner’s Permit/Written Test
- Individuals under 18 years old who have never held a driver license from any other state, country, or jurisdiction must complete a 6-hour DETS course before applying for a Florida license.
- The DETS course replaces the previous 4-hour Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE).
- Need to take the DETS course? Need to take the DETS course? View a list of approved DETS course provider.
- Anyone over 18 years old, must have completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course (TLSAE).
- High School and College Students in Hillsborough County (both public and private) – must show student ID .
- To apply for a learner’s license, you must be at least 15 years old.
- Parent or guardian must be present – Must have the Parental Consent Form, Form HSMV 71142 (PDF) signed by a parent or guardian in the presence of a HCTC staff or notarized if the parent or guardian will not be present.
- REAL ID documents to establish identity, proof of legal presence, proof of social security number and two proofs of residential address.
- Need to know what documents to bring? View our document requirements webpage.
- Must complete Class E Knowledge exam consisting of 50 questions on traffic laws and signs. You must have 40 correct answers to pass (80%). You can take the knowledge exam at one of our offices.
- Must complete vision test using an eye machine. Must have 20/40 or better in each and both eyes, with or without corrective lenses, to pass.
- Must complete hearing test.
Driver License Issuance
- High School and College Students in Hillsborough County (both public and private) – must show student ID.
- Customer must be 16 at least years old (held learner’s license at least one year or reached the age of 18).
- Customer must have successfully completed ALL testing requirements, and ANY test completed with a Third Party, including the school system, must be verifiable through the electronic system.
- No moving violations convictions for one year from learner’s license date of issuance (Or may have one moving violation as long as adjudication was withheld).
- REAL ID documents to establish identity, proof of legal presence, proof of social security number and two proofs of residential address.
- Need to know what documents to bring? View our document requirements webpage.
- If under 18 years of age, a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 years old must complete the Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor, Form HSMV 71143 (PDF)(opens in a new tab), certifying the driver has 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.
- Must complete vision test using an eye machine. Must have 20/40 or better in each and both eyes, with or without corrective lenses, to pass.
Driver License Renewal
- Reminder: We are unable to process renewals for driver licenses marked as “Temporary License” on Saturdays, as state support systems have limited availability on weekends. Please inspect your license to confirm if it’s labeled as “Temporary License” before making an appointment.
- REAL ID documents to establish identity, proof of legal presence, proof of social security number and two proofs of residential address.
- Need to know what documents to bring? View our document requirements webpage.
Once you have confirmed you meet all the requirements, please call our hotline during business hours at 813-635-5200 and choose option 5 to register and schedule your appointment.
Our business hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM