Form HSMV 71142: Parental Consent for a Minor's Florida Driver Application (2026)

TLDR Form HSMV 71142 (Parental Consent for a Driver Application of a Minor) is the FLHSMV form a parent or legal guardian must sign before a minor under 18 can apply for a Florida learner's permit or driver's license. It is free, must be signed and notarized (or witnessed by an examiner), presented as the original, and carries joint liability under F.S. 322.09.

What Is Form HSMV 71142?

Form HSMV 71142 is the official "Parental Consent for a Driver Application of a Minor" used by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). By signing it, a parent or legal guardian consents to the minor being granted a Florida driver license and accepts the obligations imposed by F.S. 322.09 - meaning the parent can be held jointly responsible for the minor's driving violations.

Who Must Sign Form 71142?

• One parent or legal guardian must sign the form for any applicant under 18 who is not married.
• The signature must be notarized, or witnessed by a DMV examiner at the office.
• It is not required if the minor is married.
• The original form is required - photocopies and photos are not accepted.

Field-by-Field Breakdown of the Form

Here is exactly what each section of the form asks for, so nothing surprises you at the DMV.

Section	What You Fill In	Notes
Minor's information	Full name (first, middle, last) and date of birth	Must match the minor's identity documents exactly
Consent statement	The parent/guardian consents to the driver license and assumes obligations under F.S. 322.09	Liability continues until the parent withdraws consent in writing
Parent/guardian signature	Signature and printed name	One parent or legal guardian is sufficient
Notary / examiner block	Notary public, or DMV examiner, signs and stamps	All signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an examiner
Underlying requirements	12-month permit hold, no convictions, 50 hrs (10 night) certified	Printed on the form's instruction side (see below)

What the Form Requires of the Minor

The form's instructions carry the full list of what the minor must already have done before the Class E (operator's) license application is approved:

• Hold a learner's permit for a minimum of 12 months.
• No traffic convictions in the 12 months before applying - or one non-criminal conviction resolved through a BDI course with adjudication withheld (no points assessed).
• 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, including 10 hours of nighttime driving, certified by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult (21+) in person or by notary.

How to Get and Submit Form 71142

1. Download it free: Get the form at flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71142.pdf (official FLHSMV PDF). It costs nothing.
2. Complete the minor's information: Fill in the name and date of birth before going to the notary.
3. Sign and notarize: The parent or guardian signs in front of a notary (or at the DMV, in front of an examiner).
4. Bring the original: Take the original signed form to your DMV appointment - no photocopies.
5. Submit with the rest of the application: Present it with the DETS/TLSAE certificate, proof of identity, Social Security proof, and two residency documents.

Common Mistakes That Delay the Application

Mistake 1: Forgetting It Needs to Be Notarized

Many families sign the form at home and arrive at the DMV to find it rejected. All signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an examiner - plan the notary visit before your appointment.

Mistake 2: Bringing a Photocopy

The DMV requires the original form. Photocopies, phone photos, and scans are not accepted.

Mistake 3: Confusing It with Other Forms

Only Form HSMV 71142 is the parental consent form. Other Florida forms (like the DETS/TLSAE course certificate) are separate documents - bring all of them, each in original form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form HSMV 71142 in Florida?

Form HSMV 71142 is the Parental Consent for a Driver Application of a Minor. A parent or legal guardian signs it so a minor under 18 can apply for a Florida learner's permit or driver's license, accepting liability under F.S. 322.09.

Does Form 71142 need to be notarized?

Yes. All signatures on Form HSMV 71142 must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV examiner. The original signed form is required - photocopies are not accepted.

How much does Form 71142 cost?

Form 71142 is free. Download it from flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71142.pdf.

Who signs Form HSMV 71142?

One parent or legal guardian must sign it for an unmarried minor under 18. If the minor is married, the form is not required.

Citations

• https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71142.pdf
• https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/322.09
• https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/driver-education-traffic-safety-dets-course-frequently-asked-questions/