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License Renewals

License Renewals

Notice

Giving false information on an application for a driver license or identification card is a third degree felony which may result in arrest, and includes a one-year suspension of the driving privilege.

Proof of correct address may be required, for example, cancelled mail envelope received.

Driver's License

All applicants applying for an original Florida Driver License:

  • Must show proof that they have completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course.
  • Be required to pass vision and hearing tests.
  • Road rules and road sign tests.
  • A driving test. (Schedule an a driving test here: Schedule an Appointment.

Applicants who are applying for an original or renewal Florida Driver License must provide:

    • United States Birth Certificate, Valid United States Passport, or Proof of Legal Presence
      • A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.
      • U.S. citizens: If the documentation submitted reflects any name change since birth, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License(s), Divorce Decree or Court Order, must be submitted. In some instances, more than one document may be required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted.
      • Non-U.S. citizens will be issued with the name on Legal Presence documents. 
      • Documents MUST show the reflection of the name change.

    • Proof of Social Security Number
      • If issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to see proof of social security number for the issuance of Driver License or Identification Card
      • The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. 
      • If you have recently changed your name, you must first update your records with the Social Security Administration. Wait 24 hours after you update your records before you apply for your Driver License or Identification Card.

    • Two proofs of residential address

 

*For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring.

Driving and Education Course Schools in Florida

The Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles maintains a list of approved driving schools on it's website.

Click the link below to view the approved driving schools.

Driving Schools

Learner's Permit

Requirements for Teens Obtaining a Florida Learner’s License
  • Must be at least 15 years old;
    • If under 18 years old, must have a signed/notarized Parental Consent Form (step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted the minor child);
  • Proof of Proof of Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course completion;
  • Pass a vision and hearing test
  • Pass Class E Knowledge Exam
  • Must provide documents needed to establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and proof of residential address. 

For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring  and Licensing Requirements for Teens, Graduated Driver License Laws and Driving Curfews

 

 

 

 

 

Originals with a Valid Out-of-State Driver License and ID Card (US Citizens)

Before a Driver License or Identification card can be issued, Florida law requires all customers have:

    • United States Birth Certificate, Valid United States Passport, or Proof of Legal Presence
      • A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.
      • U.S. citizens: If the documentation submitted reflects any name change since birth, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License(s), Divorce Decree or Court Order, must be submitted. In some instances, more than one document may be required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted.
      • Non-U.S. citizens will be issued with the name on Legal Presence documents. 
      • Documents MUST show the reflection of the name change.

    • Proof of Social Security Number
      • If issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to see proof of social security number for the issuance of Driver License or Identification Card
      • The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. 
      • If you have recently changed your name, you must first update your records with the Social Security Administration. Wait 24 hours after you update your records before you apply for your Driver License or Identification Card.

    • Two proofs of residential address

 

*For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring.

Florida Identification Card

For an original or renewal Identification Card, apply in person at a Driver License office. No test is required.

Any person who is 5 years of age or older, or any person who has a disability, regardless of age, who applies for a disabled parking permit under Section 320.0848, may be issued an Identification Card/

Before an Identification Card can be issued, Florida law requires from all customers:

    • United States Birth Certificate, Valid United States Passport, or Proof of Legal Presence
      • A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.
      • U.S. citizens: If the documentation submitted reflects any name change since birth, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License(s), Divorce Decree or Court Order, must be submitted. In some instances, more than one document may be required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted.
      • Non-U.S. citizens will be issued with the name on Legal Presence documents. 
      • Documents MUST show the reflection of the name change.

    • Proof of Social Security Number
      • If issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to see proof of social security number for the issuance of Driver License or Identification Card
      • The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. 
      • If you have recently changed your name, you must first update your records with the Social Security Administration. Wait 24 hours after you update your records before you apply for your Driver License or Identification Card.

    • Two proofs of residential address

 

*For additional information, please visit FLHSMV's What To Bring.

Renew or Replace an Identification Card

You may apply online using the MyDMVPortal website for the following Identification Card services:

    • Renewal ID Card
    • Replacement ID Card if yours was lost/stolen/destroyed or if you need an address change

Or you can apply in person at one of our two locations listed at the top of the page.

 

*For a list of our current fees, please view our Fee Schedule

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