Please bring the following documents for issuance of a Real ID-compliant Florida Driver License or Identification Card. Be prepared to have your photo taken and your vision checked. If corrected lenses are required, please have them with you.
- Certified U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport in current name
- If customer’s name has changed since birth, we need certified proof of legal name change(s) (certified marriage certificate, certified court order, etc). Documents must link birth record to current name.
- Social Security card or acceptable proof of number
- Social Security name change must be made at least 24 hours prior to visiting our office
- Florida residential address requirements (no post office box)
- Two proofs of current Florida residential address in your name
- If using two proofs of current Florida residential address in another person’s name, you must prove a family connection with a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or similar documentation
- If no family connection can be established with documents presented, a Shared Residence Certification of Address Form must be submitted along with two proofs of residential address from another person. Follow the instructions on the form for acceptable residential proof.
- Previous license if not lost or destroyed
- See section 10 of the Florida Driver Handbook for additional license requirements
- Military members and veterans should present a copy of their DD-214, which shows their honorable discharge from active duty, to receive a veteran designation.
Please be aware the documents must be certified originals, photocopies of the documents cannot be accepted. Hospital birth certificates are not considered a certified document and will not be accepted.
REAL ID-compliant cards have a gold star on them. If you are changing the name on a REAL ID compliant card, you will need to provide name change documents (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree). If you are visiting an office for a driver license or identification card transaction, bring proof of address with you even if you have not moved since your last transaction.
U.S. citizens renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL-ID compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card.
1. Primary Identification
An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
- U.S. birth certificate, including some U.S. territories and District of Columbia (birth certificates from Puerto Rico must have an issue date after July 1, 2010);
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card;
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad;
- Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or form N-570; or
- Certificate of Citizenship, form N-560 or form N-561.
NOTES
- Only a birth certificate issued by a county health department or the CDC Bureau of Vital Statistics will be accepted. Hospital birth certificates are not considered a certified document and will not be accepted.
- Please come prepared to present one of the above listed identification documents as proof of citizenship or legal presence.
- When applicable, marriage certificates, court orders or divorce decrees must be provided to link the name on the primary identification to the name on the driver license or ID card.
- If a valid U.S. passport has the customer’s current name, they are not required to present additional name change documents.
2. Proof of Social Security
An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
- Social Security card (with the customer’s current name);
- W-2 form (not handwritten);
- Pay check/stub;
- SSA-1099; or
- Any 1099 (not handwritten).
For customers without an SSN, please click here.
3. Proof of Residential Address
Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). Residential address documents include, but are not limited to:
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement;
- Florida voter registration card;
- Florida vehicle registration or title (print a duplicate registration at www.GoRenew.com);
- Utility bill;
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days prior to the application;
- Automobile payment booklet;
- Selective service card;
- Medical or health card with address listed;
- Current homeowner insurance policy or bill;
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill;
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.;
- W-2 form or 1099 form;
- Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status;
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form;
- Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements;
- Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies; or
- FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff’s department.
Customers who do not have any of the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
In accordance with the REAL ID Act, customers are not required to present these documents for subsequent renewals unless their information changes (e.g., name, address).
Name Changes
Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must submit the original or a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. Photocopies are not accepted. Marriage certificates must be recognized by the state of Florida. Generally, marriage certificates issued in Florida or another state in accordance with the respective laws of those states are recognized by the State of Florida. Church-issued marriage certificates are not accepted.
Note: Please allow 24 to 48 hours after changing your name with Social Security Administration before applying to change it with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Your name must verify with the Social Security electronic system to obtain a Florida driver license or identification card.
Certified copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees may be obtained at the clerk of court in the county where it was originally filed.
Immigrants renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card.
1. Primary Identification
An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
- Valid alien registration receipt card (green card, form I-551);
- I-551 stamp in passport or on I-94;
- Immigration judge’s order, containing the customer’s A-number (admissions number),
granting asylum;
- I-797, containing the customer’s A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum; or
- I-797, or another form from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer’s application for refugee status is approved.
2. Proof of Social Security
An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
- Social Security card (with the customer’s current name);
- W-2 form (not handwritten);
- Pay check/stub;
- SSA-1099; or
- Any 1099 (not handwritten).
For customers without an SSN, please click here.
3. Proofs of Residential Address
Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). Residential address documents include, but are not limited to:
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement;
- Florida voter registration card;
- Florida vehicle registration or title (print a duplicate registration at www.GoRenew.com);
- Utility bill;
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;
- Automobile payment booklet;
- Selective service card;
- Medical or health card with address listed;
- Current homeowner insurance policy or bill;
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill;
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.;
- W-2 form or 1099 form;
- Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status;
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form;
- Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements;
- Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies; or
- FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department.
Customers who do not have the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
In accordance with the REAL ID Act, customers are not required to present these documents for subsequent renewals unless their information changes (e.g., name, address).
Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must have their name changed on their USCIS documents.
Non-immigrants renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL-ID compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card.
1. Primary Identification
An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
- Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766;
- Non-expired proof of non-immigrant classification provided by DHS form I-94 with required supporting attachment(s). If a customer is unsure of the required documentation, they should bring all United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation with them.
I-94s must be accompanied by a valid passport with a date of entry stamp. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:
- F-1 and M-1 classification must be accompanied by an I-20;
- J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019;
- Refugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation;
- I-571 travel document/refugee travel permit;
- I-512 parole letter accepted; or
- Immigration judge’s order granting asylum or cancellation of removal.
NOTES
- Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt. Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or ID card will be issued within 60 days and mailed to the address on the driver record. The driver license or ID card will be issued for the period of time specified on the USCIS document, up to a maximum of four years.
- If lawful status or identification is not verified, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.
2. Proof of Social Security
An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
- Social Security card (with customer’s current name);
- W-2 form (not handwritten);
- Pay check/stub;
- SSA-1099; or
- Any 1099 (not handwritten).
For customers without an SSN, please click here.
3. Proofs of Residential Address
Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). Residential address documents include, but are not limited to:
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement;
- Florida voter registration card;
- Florida vehicle registration or title (print a duplicate registration at www.GoRenew.com)
- Utility bill;
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;
- Automobile payment booklet;
- Selective service card;
- Medical or health card with address listed;
- Current homeowner insurance policy or bill;
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill;
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.;
- W-2 form or 1099 form;
- Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status;
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form;
- Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements;
- Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies; or
- FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department.
Customers who do not have the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must have their name changed on their USCIS documents.
Non-immigrants in the country without a work visa are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that they were never issued an SSN (also known as an SSA refusal letter).
Canadians renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL-ID compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card.
1. Primary Identification
An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
- Valid Canadian passport;
- Original or certified Canadian birth certificate;
- Canadian naturalization certificate; or
- Canadian certificate of citizenship.
2. Proof of Social Security
An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
- Social Security card (with customer’s current name);
- W-2 form (not handwritten);
- Pay check/stub;
- SSA-1099; or
- Any 1099 (not handwritten).
For customers without an SSN, please click here.
3. Proofs of Residential Address
Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). Residential address documents include, but are not limited to:
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement;
- Florida voter registration card;
- Florida vehicle registration or title (print a duplicate registration at www.GoRenew.com);
- Utility bill;
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;
- Automobile payment booklet;
- Selective service card;
- Medical or health card with address listed;
- Current homeowner insurance policy or bill;
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill;
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.;
- W-2 form or 1099 form;
- Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status;
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form;
- Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements;
- Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies; or
- FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department.
Customers who do not have the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must have their name changed on their Canadian driver license and/or passport before applying for a name change on their Florida driver license or ID card.
Canadians in the country without a work visa are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration stating they were never issued an SSN (also known as an SSA refusal letter).
You can update the address on your Real ID-compliant driver license or identification card or replace a lost or stolen Real ID-compliant credential online. Click here to change your address, renew or replace your license on-line.
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Please feel free to contact us at (850) 606-4700 for any questions and assistance. Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.