Most drivers do not need a case number. If you received a traffic ticket and are enrolling to prevent points or satisfy a court order, your citation number is what you need. The case number field is only relevant if your citation resulted in a formal court case.
What Is a Case Number?
A case number is the identifier assigned by a court when a formal case is opened. It is longer than a citation number and looks something like 2025-TR-012345. It is assigned by the court — not printed on your traffic ticket.
What Is a Citation Number?
A citation number is always 7 characters long and contains a combination of letters and numbers — for example, ABC123D. If you have a 7-character code, that is your citation number.
When Would You Have a Case Number?
You may have a case number if:
Your citation resulted in a formal court case
A judge or court ordered you to complete the BDI course as part of a proceeding
Your attorney provided you with a court case reference number alongside your citation number
If you only received a traffic ticket and have not been to court, you have a citation number — not a case number.
How to Enter a Case Number
If you have a case number and the enrollment form asks for it, enter it without dashes — letters and numbers only.
For example: if your court paperwork shows 2025-TR-012345, enter it as 2025TR012345.
What If Your Attorney Gave You a Combined Number?
Some attorneys list both numbers together — for example: 2025-TR-012345, ABC123D
The 7-character code (
ABC123D) is your citation number — enter it in the citation number fieldThe longer number (
2025-TR-012345) is your case number — enter it in the case number field without dashes:2025TR012345
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Most drivers need a case number | No |
Citation number format | 7 characters, letters and numbers (e.g., |
Case number format | Longer, assigned by court (e.g., |
How to enter case number | Remove all dashes — numbers and letters only |
Not sure which you have | The 7-character code is always the citation number |
Frequently Asked Questions
I only have a traffic ticket. Do I need a case number? No. Enter your citation number from your ticket. Leave the case number field blank or as prompted.
What if I entered my case number incorrectly? Let us know and we can help you correct it before your completion is reported to the FLHSMV.
I am not sure whether I have a case number. What should I do? If you only received a traffic ticket and have not appeared in court, you do not have a case number. Let us know and we can help if you are still unsure.