For the purposes of hunting or fishing in Florida, a
Resident is defined as:
- Any person who has resided in Florida for 6 continuous months
prior to the issuance of a license and who claims Florida as
his/her primary residence; or
- Any member of the United States Armed Forces who is stationed
in Florida (includes spouse and dependent children residing in the
household).
Acceptable Proofs of Florida Residency
are:
- Florida Driver License or ID Card
- Proof of Homestead Exemption
- Landlord Certification
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Florida Military Orders
For children under the age of 18, there are two
additional options for proving residency.
- Student ID Card (from Florida school)
- Parent's Proof of Residency (child must be accompanied by the
parent at the time of purchase
Additional documentation is required when
purchasing the lifetime license for a child under 12
years of age.
Persons with Disabilities