A Florida hardship license allows limited driving privileges during a DUI suspension period. You still need FR-44 insurance — MyFloridaFR44 (License #L091747) files your FR-44 electronically same-day to support your hardship license application.
What Is a Florida Hardship License?
A hardship license (formally called a Business Purposes Only or Employment Purposes Only license) allows DUI-suspended drivers to drive for essential purposes: work, school, medical appointments, and religious activities. It does NOT allow unrestricted driving.
FR-44 Is Still Required
Even with a hardship license, you must have FR-44 insurance on file with DHSMV. There's no hardship exemption from the FR-44 requirement. The good news: we file it same-day, so the insurance step doesn't delay your hardship license application.
How to Apply for a Hardship License
- Enroll in DUI school (Level I for first offense)
- Get FR-44 insurance filed (we do this same-day)
- Apply at a DHSMV service center
- Pay the $125 hardship license fee
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