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(561) 297-3049 Fax: (561) 297-2446  \nHOW TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS F-1 AND J-1 VISA STATUS  \n\n| You may either walk in make an appointment with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles office. Following are the two locations closest to campus: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Broward County: Deerfield Beach Office 100 South Military Trail, Suite 26 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441\u003Cbr>Phone number: (954) 497-1570\u003Cbr>Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m. | Palm Beach County: Delray Beach Office 501 South Congress Avenue\u003Cbr>Delray Beach, FL 33445\u003Cbr>Phone number: (561) 355-2264\u003Cbr>Open: Mon-Fri 8:15 a.m. -3:30 p.m. |\n| To make an appointment at any office go to:\u003Cbr>[https://services.flhsmv.gov/oasis/](https://services.flhsmv.gov/oasis/)\u003Cbr>STEP 1: If you do not have a driver’s license from your home country you must first take the Traffic Law &\u003Cbr>Substance Abuse Education Course [http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/TLSAE_providers.html](http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/TLSAE_providers.html)\u003Cbr>STEP 2: Study the information in the Florida Driver’s Handbook: [http://www.flhsmv.gov/handbooks/](http://www.flhsmv.gov/handbooks/)\u003Cbr>[STEP 4: Go to the office with the following documentation:](STEP 4: Go to the office with the following documentation:)\u003Cbr>[A. Valid passport](A. Valid passport)\u003Cbr>B. Form I-20 (for F-1 students) or DS-2019 (for J-1 exchange visitors)\u003Cbr>C. I-94 printout\u003Cbr>D. $48.00 processing fee (cash, credit card except Visa, check, or money order)\u003Cbr>E. Two of the following documents showing your address in Florida to confirm your residence. The following are acceptable:\u003Cbr>1) Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year\u003Cbr>2) Utility bills (cell phone, electric bill), not more than two months old\u003Cbr>3) Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old\u003Cbr>4) Credit card statement\u003Cbr>5) A letter from our office confirming your local address STEP 5: Take the exams:\u003Cbr>a) Hearing-Drivers applying for a license who are deaf, or cannot hear conversation spoken in a normal tone of voice, are restricted to driving with an outside rearview mirror which should be mounted on the left side of the vehicle, or wearing of a hearing aid.\u003Cbr>b) Vision-Vision testing, using an eye machine located on the counter, is conducted in all driver license offices. Visual acuity readings worse than 20/40 are referred to an eye specialist. Color blindness will not cause any special condition for licensing.\u003Cbr>c) Knowledge Exam-50 multiple choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs.\u003Cbr>d) Driving Test-You must provide a vehicle for the driving test. The vehicle must have a valid tag, proof of insurance, and pass a vehicle inspection. During the driving test, the examiner will observe your ability to control the vehicle and how well you obey traffic laws.\u003Cbr>GOOD LUCK! Please contact our office if you experience any documentation issues. |  |","cbCaiiaNLX7avfuV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiaNLX7avfuV","pdf",244012,"English","# How to apply\n## Closest DMV locations\n## Appointment and prerequisites\n## Required documents and fees\n## Exams and testing","[{\"question\":\"How do international students with F-1 or J-1 status schedule a DMV appointment?\",\"answer\":\"Students may walk in or make an appointment with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles office. 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