Three offices will hold special Saturday hours to assist Monroe County teens with obtaining their driver’s licenses.
Monroe County Tax Collector Sam Steele announced his office will host a special back-to-school driver license event for aspiring Monroe County teen drivers. The event will take place on two Saturdays this fall, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sept. 21 at the Marathon branch, and on Oct. 19 at the Key West driver license office (Searstown location) and the Key Largo branch.
“Obtaining a driver’s license is a significant milestone for both teens and their parents,” Steele said. “We understand that it can be difficult for parents to bring their teens to our office during the week. These events are designed to make the process more accessible and convenient for families.
“The positive feedback from last year’s event was remarkable, and we are excited to provide even more opportunities for our community. These Saturday events allow us to serve residents conveniently, without requiring students to miss school or parents and guardians to take time away from their work commitments.”
Monroe County students may attend any of the three events and should call soon to make an appointment as spots are limited.
- Saturday, Sept. 21 – Marathon branch — 305-289-6034
- Saturday, Oct.19 – Key West Driver License Office (Searstown) 305-293-6338
- Saturday, Oct.19 – Key Largo branch — 305-853-3562
Important requirements
- These events are open to Monroe County residents only.
- Students must be at least 16 years old and have held a valid learner’s permit for at least 12 months with no moving violations.
- If the student is under the age of 18, they must provide a Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor signed by a parent or legal guardian. This form attests to a minimum of 50 hours of driving, of which 10 hours were at night, within the past
12 months. - The student must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21.
- The vehicle used for the driving test must have a valid registration, proof of insurance, and pass a basic vehicle inspection that is conducted by the driver license examiner to determine that it is safe for a driving test.
- In the case of inclement weather, the driving skills test will not be available. Students should call ahead to confirm their appointment.
