Jessfar Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 Hi, Wasn't sure where to ask this. Plese redirect me if this is the wrong forum. I'm a full-time traveler, but not owning a vehicle. I wondered if it is possible through Escapees to obtain a Florida residency and driver's license? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 Maybe you could rent a car to take the driver's test? People who don't drive at all usually get a state ID card instead of a driver's license. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 How do you own a RV without a driver's license? Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangodon Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: How do you own a RV without a driver's license? OP stated that they don't own a vehicle. However, where do you live that vehicle ownership requires a driver's license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 OP said full-time traveler. Did not say full-time RVer. Could be flying or cruising or... Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 If you already have a driver's license from another state, you don't need a vehicle. You just walk in to the DMV, present your current driver's license, take your eye test and walk out with your new FL driver's license. You will need to be physically be present. Jay Quote    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDaz Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Dont you need an address in the state you're trying to get your license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 I find it interesting a person can propose to be a "Full Time Traveler" but had no license to operate a vehicle. I guess riding a bus to the airport and using taxi services, but how do you travel without something more than a suitcase?  Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Since Jessfar has not been back since posting his question, I doubt that he will be. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure         Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 20 hours ago, lappir said: I find it interesting a person can propose to be a "Full Time Traveler" but had no license to operate a vehicle. I guess riding a bus to the airport and using taxi services, but how do you travel without something more than a suitcase?  Rod I read the blog of a female traveler who packs her favorite kitchenware in her checked luggage. Back when we were traveling with just carry-on luggage, we still packed tableware so we could eat from grocery stores. Where there's a will... Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Just now, sandsys said: I read the blog of a female traveler who packs her favorite kitchenware in her checked luggage. Back when we were traveling with just carry-on luggage, we still packed tableware so we could eat from grocery stores. Where there's a will... Linda Sand When I was traveling via air and motels for work I would stop in a Wendy's, either at the departing airport or as soon as I landed and have a meal. While I was there I would grab several of their forks, knives and spoons from the condiment counter. One set would live in my carry-on luggage as a reserve set. Wendy's utensils are high quality plastic individually wrapped and they last for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) I did know one person who didn't own a vehicle, he rented one when he wanted to go where a bus or taxi did not; thus it required a driver license. Edited December 1, 2023 by Ray,IN Quote  2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Over the course of many years I've had drivers licenses in three states and two countries, plus the military. Not one of them ever asked if I owned a vehicle. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 4:33 PM, Kirk W said: Since Jessfar has not been back since posting his question, I doubt that he will be. Too bad, would be nice to know the answers to all those questions. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat2B Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Also curious about this. Currently in FL but about to sell vehicle and head overseas. Want to keep FL DL using Escapees Bushnell address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 13 hours ago, Expat2B said: Also curious about this. Currently in FL but about to sell vehicle and head overseas. Want to keep FL DL using Escapees Bushnell address. I didn't go back to the OP, but I think the person was trying to obtain a license without a vehicle. If you already have it, you shouldn't have to worry till it's time to renew. You could try going to a DL station to inquire, but don't pick one in Palm Beach or Dade Counties unless you Really have to. Visit Hendry, or another less populated county if you are in central or north Florida.  Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 16 hours ago, Expat2B said: Also curious about this. Currently in FL but about to sell vehicle and head overseas. Want to keep FL DL using Escapees Bushnell address. You might check with the DMV to see about early or late renewal. Some states allow 6 months either side of due date.  If you can renew before you leave, that might help. BUT! My Dave renewed his license just before we went full time but I didn't. Several years later we moved back home and I reapplied which was a quick computer test. But, Dave's license, even though expired, had been renewed too recently for him to get a new one so he had to stand in the LONG line to do a renewal. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat2B Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I can't renew my FL DL yet since you can only do it 18 months prior to expiration. I spoke with the Bushnell DMV and they were very familiar with Escapees so updating my DL to that address shouldn't be a problem. My concern was the DMV needing to use my vehicle tag # on my license as they do for RV owners. I don't want my FL DL reliant on an automobile tag that will soon be returned to FL due to sale of vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Kirk caused me to go back are re-read the original question. He asked "through Escapees" can I obtain a FL driver license without owning a vehicle? Quote  2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 3 hours ago, Expat2B said: My concern was the DMV needing to use my vehicle tag # on my license as they do for RV owners. Are you sure that license number is on the driver's license? Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure         Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat2B Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 15 hours ago, Kirk W said: Are you sure that license number is on the driver's license? Not sure. I'm only going off what I've read from rv owners using St Brendan Isle mail service. This is where I thought forum members would respond confirming "I don't have an RV, but use a mail service/physical address" and have no problems. The Escapees FL address may suffice since it is an actual RV park and not a PMB number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroad Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 On 2/1/2024 at 1:47 PM, Expat2B said: I can't renew my FL DL yet since you can only do it 18 months prior to expiration. I spoke with the Bushnell DMV and they were very familiar with Escapees so updating my DL to that address shouldn't be a problem. My concern was the DMV needing to use my vehicle tag # on my license as they do for RV owners. I don't want my FL DL reliant on an automobile tag that will soon be returned to FL due to sale of vehicle. do we need to travel to florida to renew our florida driver license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Florida Driver's License Renewal  Online License Renewal Requirements Online renewal is the most convenient way to renew your driver's license. However, there are some restrictions. You cannot renew your Florida driver's license online if: You last renewed your license online, by mail or over the phone You are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident You are renewing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure         Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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