FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Instructions
Instructions vary by application type. Please refer to the application type selected on the top of the application
for the appropriate instructions.
Requirements for an Original application:
1. Form HSMV 83390, Application for Sunscreening Medical Exemption, accurately completed, including
the "Physician's Statement of Certification," which must be completed and signed by one of the
following authorities:
• Physician licensed to practice under Chapters 458, 459, or 460, Florida Statutes.
• Dermatologist licensed to practice under Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
• Physician who practices medicine in a military medical facility, state hospital or federal prison.
The physician must include the name and address of the facility.
• An advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under Chapter 464, under the protocol of a
licensed physician.
• Physician assistant licensed under chapter 458 or 459, Florida Statutes.
2.
One of the following proofs of identification is required:• A photocopy of a current Florida Driver License
• A photocopy of a current Florida Identification Card
3. Fees for each applicable vehicle: $ 6.25
Requirements for a Duplicate application:
1. Form HSMV 83390, Application for Sunscreening Medical Exemption, accurately completed.
• The “Physician's Statement of Certification” section does not have to be completed.
• The checkbox for "Duplicate" must be checked on the top of the form.
2. Duplicate fees for each vehicle: $ 6.25
Requirements for a Lost-in-transit application:
1. Form HSMV 83390, Application for Sunscreening Medical Exemption, accurately completed.
• The “Physician's Statement of Certification” section does not have to be completed.
• The checkbox for “Lost-in-transit” must be checked on the top of the form.
2. No fee is charged for issuing a replacement when the certificate has been lost-in-transit and a
completed application is submitted within 180 days of the current issue date.
Additional Information
A medical exemption certificate has no expiration date and is non-transferable. It becomes invalid upon the
sale or transfer of the vehicle identified on the certificate.
HSMV 83390 – Rev. 06/23
www.flhsmv.gov