How Long Does It Take for the FLHSMV to Process My Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course Completion?
After you pass the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course final exam, Driving Logic submits your completion to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) within 1 business day. The FLHSMV typically processes course completions immediately upon submission.
What Happens After You Finish the Course?
There are two steps between passing the final exam and seeing the update on your Florida driving record:
Step 1: Driving Logic reports your completion to the FLHSMV Driving Logic submits your completion to the FLHSMV within 1 business day of you passing the final exam.
Step 2: The FLHSMV processes your completion The FLHSMV typically processes course completions immediately upon receiving the submission from Driving Logic. Your Florida driving record should reflect the update without a significant waiting period.
When Should You Check Your Florida Driving Record?
If you need to confirm that your Florida driving record has been updated, allow 1 business day after passing the final exam before checking. This accounts for the time Driving Logic needs to submit your completion to the FLHSMV.
You can check your Florida driving record through the FLHSMV website at flhsmv.gov.
Does This Affect Your Court Deadline?
If a court required you to complete the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course, your deadline is the date by which you must finish the course and pass the final exam — not the date by which the FLHSMV must process it. As long as you complete the course and pass the exam before your court deadline, you have met the requirement even if the FLHSMV has not yet updated your record.
What If Your Record Has Not Updated After 1 Business Day?
If your Florida driving record does not show your completion after 1 business day, see the article: What Should I Do If the FLHSMV Does Not Show My Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course Completion?
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Driving Logic reports to FLHSMV | Within 1 business day of passing the final exam |
FLHSMV processing time | Typically immediate upon submission |
When to check your record | After 1 business day |
Where to check your record | flhsmv.gov |
Business days include weekends | No |
Deadline requirement | Complete the course and pass the exam before your court deadline |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 1 business day window start when I finish the course or when I pass the final exam? The 1 business day window starts when you pass the final exam. Driving Logic reports your completion to the FLHSMV within 1 business day of you passing the exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Do weekends and holidays count toward the 1 business day? No. Business days exclude weekends and public holidays. If you passed the final exam just before a weekend or holiday, allow extra time before checking your Florida driving record.
Can I contact the FLHSMV directly to speed up processing? FLHSMV processing is typically immediate upon submission from Driving Logic. If more than 1 business day has passed and your record has not been updated, let us know and we can help.
Will I receive a notification when the FLHSMV has updated my record? No. To confirm the update has been applied, check your Florida driving record at flhsmv.gov after 1 business day has passed.
What if my court deadline is approaching and my record has not been updated? Let us know and we can help. Include your course completion date and account email address. Your completion date — not the date the FLHSMV processes it — is what matters for meeting your court deadline.