Florida Hazmat /background check

Anyone done one recently and have an idea of the time frames and process involved?. I know I have to do the background check (and pass the written) in order to get the endorsement, but does one have to be done before the other?.

Basically, I have a 2 week window that I am trying to get as much done in as possible. Can I do the background check then take my written at the DMV before I get the TSA approval?. I know I won't get the actual endorsement before approval, but if I can get the ball rolling and have a test pass on the books pending approval then that would be preferable.

Also, checking on the DMV website, it seems they want proof of social security number, either card or W2s, neither of which I have so wondering if trying to do the test at all will be pointless before I can get a replacement SS card...all within that 2 week timeframe.

 

Don't know where my birth cert is, but I have a passport. Pretty sure neither of them have my SS# on them so they wouldn't help with proof for the DMV.

If I can get the written test out of the way and just have that pass on file pending the background check then I would be happy enough with that. Just not sure if the Florida DMV will want to see background check approval before they will even let you do the written test.

 

Did you do the test or the background check first?. I fully intend to do the background check as soon as I can, but I only have 2 weeks in which to get the results and take the written test...assuming I can get a replacement SS card in that same time frame.

The whole proof of SS# number thing could cause my plans to come to a halt. Can't imagine why the DMV need proof of that for a driver's license especially when I have my current unexpired license and passport etc to prove I am who I say I am.

 

The website does state that you need to show proof of SS# for license renewals or to get a new license. I will still cross my fingers that they will let me reinstate my CDL (it got auto downgraded due to lack of med card) and do the hazmat written without my SS card.

The expiration date on my downgraded license is not until next year so "technically" I am not renewing the license just reinstating the CDL portion. I am fully aware that they may not see it that way though.