CDL Testing and Licensing

NOTICE: We are currently suspending service for Non-US Citizens who are Out of County Residents. Please contact your home county for service.

All five Pasco Tax Collector’s Offices also are able to issue and renew CDL Licenses. When obtaining or renewing a CDL please remember to have a CDL Medical Certificate in your possession when visiting our office. 

Effective October 7, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles requires customers applying for an Original CDL or CLP must present one of the documents listed below to establish Florida residency. If the document presented is included on List A or B (below) then it will be used as both address and residency proof. Otherwise, this is an additional requirement.

1. A current Florida Class E Driver License or Florida Identification card held for a period of more than 6 consecutive months.
2. A lease agreement, in the customer’s name, that has been in place for a period of more than 6 consecutive months.
3. A current residential mortgage, in the customer’s name, signed more than 6 months ago.
4. A current residential deed, in the customer’s name, signed more than 6 months ago.
5. A Florida Voter Registration Card.
6. A statement of domicile pursuant to section 222.17.F.S
7. A homestead tax exemption filing on property in this state

Effective June 1, 2022 the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles revised their policy on Residential Address for Issuing Credentials for all Commercial License Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants. These individuals must present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name.

Applicants must present one proof from List A and one proof from List B below or two from List A.

 LIST A for CLP / CDL - item presented must be in the applicant's name.

1. A recent lease or rental agreement for the residence with a term of 6 months or greater (must be dated within the last 6 months
2. Current Florida voter registration card
3. Florida vehicle/vessel registration or title
4. Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill
5. Current electricity or water bill
6. Recent cellular or landline telephone bill (must be dated within the last 30 to 60 days)
7. Recent internet service provider bill (must be dated within the last 30 to 60 days)
8. Latest property tax bill
9. Mortgage deed for property in Florida

LIST B for CLP / CDL - item presented must be in the applicant's name.

1. Latest W-2 form or 1099 form (must be dated within the last 6 months)
2. Recent bank statement (must be dated within the last 60 days)
3. Recent credit card statement (must be dated within the last 60 days)
4. Latest military orders
5. Recent pay stub (must be dated within the last 60 days)
6. Recent official government documents (must be dated within the last 60 days)

CLP or CDL applicants unable to provide a proof of residential address from List A, must provide a Declaration of Domicile filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Florida Statues section 222.17 AND one proof of residential address document from List B.

 A Certification of Address form (HSMV-71120) can no longer be accepted. CLP and CDL applicants upgrading from a Class E or ID card must resubmit acceptable proof of residential address.

For more information regarding CDL fees, please visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website located HERE.

For more information please visit:

CDL Testing Manual

Fee Chart