Does the Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course Expire
No. Your Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course completion does not expire. Once Driving Logic reports your completion to FLHSMV through DICIS, your record is permanently on file and remains valid throughout your Florida licensing process.
Completion Is Permanent
Your DETS completion is recorded in FLHSMV's DICIS system after Driving Logic submits it within 1 business day of your course completion. This record does not have an expiration date and does not need to be renewed.
Your 120-Day Course Access Window
The 120-day window applies to your access to the course during enrollment — it is not a validity period for your completion. Once you have successfully completed the course and it has been reported to FLHSMV, the 120-day window is no longer relevant.
TLSAE Certificates Expire — DETS Completions Do Not
If you completed a TLSAE course before August 1, 2025, that certificate is valid for one year from completion. DETS completions work differently — there is no expiration on a successfully completed and reported DETS course.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Does DETS completion expire | No |
FLHSMV record permanent | Yes |
120-day window applies to | Course access during enrollment only |
TLSAE certificate validity | 1 year from completion (different program) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my DETS completion expire if I wait a while before applying for my learner's license? No. Your DETS completion is permanently on file with FLHSMV. You can apply for your learner's license whenever you are ready.
Does the 120-day enrollment window affect my completion? No. The 120-day window is how long you have to finish the course after enrolling. Once you complete the course, that window no longer matters.
I completed the TLSAE course — does that expire? TLSAE certificates issued before August 1, 2025 are valid for one year. After that year they are no longer accepted for applicants under 18, and you would need to complete the DETS Course instead.
Do I need to show proof of completion at my FLHSMV visit? Driving Logic reports your completion electronically through DICIS, so FLHSMV can verify it without a paper certificate. Your emailed certificate is proof for your personal records.
Can I take the DETS Course now and apply for my learner's license in a year? Yes. Your completion is permanent and does not expire, so you can apply for your learner's license at any point after completing the course and meeting all other GDL requirements.