In the state's own words

“One parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult 21 years old or older must sign this form.”

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles HSMV 71143, Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor, page 1, Instructions, item 1 Read it on flhsmv.gov

“has accompanied the applicant for a total of not less than 50 hours’ behind-the-wheel experience, of which not less than 10 hours must be at night.”

The Florida Senate Florida Statutes section 322.05, subsection (3) Read it on flsenate.gov

“All signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an examiner.”

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles HSMV 71143, page 1, Instructions, item 2 Read it on flhsmv.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Florida's HSMV 71143 is a statement, signed before a notary, that the teen drove 50 hours in the past 12 months, 10 at night. It has no rows, so keep your own log.

The form

HSMV 71143 Needs a notary

Open HSMV 71143 on flhsmv.gov

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