When are You a Florida Resident?You may be considered a Florida Resident and not even know it. This is important because if you are a Florida resident and are pulled over but you do not have a Florida license you could be subject to fines. If you move to Florida you are required to get a Florida drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Who is Required to Have a Florida Drivers License?Florida requires anyone driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways to have a valid Florida drivers license. Following is a summary of the main sections. This section will introduce each manual and highlight the most important sections to each.The Florida Drivers Manual is no longer available at your local DMV office but you can download. The drivers license types and corresponding manuals are the operators license, the motorcycle only license, and the commercial drives license. Florida Drivers License ManualsThe state of Florida issues handbooks for the three major drivers license types available in Florida.