When you enroll in the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course, you will be asked to enter a citation number. Your citation number is printed on the traffic ticket the officer gave you at the time of the stop.
What a Citation Number Looks Like
A citation number is always 7 characters long and contains a combination of letters and numbers — for example, ABC123D. It may be labeled "Citation Number," "Ticket Number," or "Uniform Traffic Citation Number" on your ticket.
Where to Find Your Citation Number
Your citation number is printed on your traffic ticket. If you no longer have your ticket, you may be able to locate it by:
Checking correspondence from your attorney, if you have one
Logging in to your county's online court portal, if available
Contacting the clerk of court in the county where the citation was issued
What If Your Attorney Gave You a Combined Number?
Some attorneys list both the citation number and case number together — for example: 2025-TR-012345, ABC123D
The 7-character code (e.g.,
ABC123D) is your citation number. Enter this in the citation number field.The longer number (e.g.,
2025-TR-012345) is your case number. Enter it in the case number field without dashes:2025TR012345.
What If You Do Not Have a Citation Number?
If you received a letter from the FLHSMV directing you to take the course, or if you are taking the course voluntarily or under a court order that did not produce a citation number, enter seven zeros — 0000000 in the citation number field and continue enrollment.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Citation number format | 7 characters, letters and numbers (e.g., |
Where to find it | Your traffic ticket |
No citation number | Enter |
FLHSMV letter only, no ticket | Enter |
Case number | Separate field — most drivers do not need this |
Frequently Asked Questions
My citation number does not look like a 7-character code. What should I do? Let us know and we can help you confirm what to enter before you complete enrollment.
Do I need a case number to enroll? Most drivers do not need a case number. A case number is only relevant if your citation resulted in a formal court case. See the related article: Do I need a case number to enroll in the Florida BDI course?
I received a letter from the FLHSMV, not a traffic ticket. What do I enter? Enter seven zeros — 0000000 — in the citation number field. You do not need a traffic citation to enroll.