• Primary Identification – BRING ONE
• Original / Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
• Original U.S. Passport or Passport Card
• Original U.S. Certificate of Citizenship
• Original U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
• Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS 240)

Proof of Social Security – BRING ONE

• Original Social Security Card
• W2 or 1099 form 
• Pay Stub with full Social Security Number

Proof of Name Change
(Necessary only if name is different than on primary identification.)

• If name differs from primary identification, please present one of the following (must be an original or certified copy): marriage certificate, court order, or divorce decree (must be accompanied by proof of prior name if not listed in decree)
• When changing to a new name, you must obtain an updated social security card and wait at least one business day before applying for a license or ID card   
• If you are a first-time applicant who has had name changes (marriages/divorces) you must present documentation showing a complete chain of names since birth (unless you are presenting a US Passport listing the desired name)

Proof of Address* – BRING TWO

• • Deed, mortgage statement, or lease agreement
  • Florida Voter Registration card
  • Selective Service card
  • Utility bills dated within the last 30 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
  • Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
  • Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 30 days
  • Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 30 days
  • Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policy or bill  dated within the last 30 days
  • Financial statement dated within the last 30 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statements)
  • Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 30 days
  • Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
  • Employer documentation dated within the last 30 days (ex: W-2 or pay stub)
  • FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
  • Letter from homeless shelter or transitional service provider verifying residence there
    
    

    When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a completed Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed. 

Note: If you have impaired vision and legally require the use of glasses or other corrective lenses while driving, you must bring your corrective lenses to your driver license appointment

Primary Identification – BRING ONE

• Valid Canadian passport
• Valid Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
• Expired employment authorization card and I-765 filed prior to employment card expiration
• Valid foreign passport and Immigration Judge’s Order or Notice of Future Hearing
• Valid foreign passport and current I-94
• Valid foreign passport and current USCIS documents authorizing Parole or Refugee status
• Valid foreign passport and pending application for Asylum

Proof of Social Security

• Original Social Security Card
• W2 or 1099 form
• Pay Stub with full Social Security Number

Note: Proof of Social Security is not required if no Social Security number has been previously issued.

Proof of Name Change
(Necessary only if name is different than on primary identification.)

The name that appears on the primary document is the name we must use for the driver license or identification card. To change your name on the driver license or identification card, you must first change it on your Canadian passport.

Proof of Address* – BRING TWO

• Deed, mortgage statement, or lease agreement
• Utility bills dated within the last 30 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
• Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
• Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 30 days
• Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 30 days
• Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policy or bil  dated within the last 30 days
• Financial statement dated within the last 30 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statements)
• Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 30 days
• Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
• Employer documentation dated within the last 30 days (ex: W-2 or pay stub)
• FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
• Letter from homeless shelter or transitional service provider verifying residence there

When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a completed Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed. 

Note: If you have impaired vision and legally require the use of glasses or other corrective lenses while driving, you must bring your corrective lenses to your driver license appointment.

United States lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as ‘green card’ holders, are non-citizens who are lawfully authorized to live permanently within the United States.

Primary Identification – BRING ONE

• US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card, Form I-551)
• Valid foreign passport and proof from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), such as approved I-797 receipt, immigration judge’s order, or stamp in passport showing that asylum or refugee status is granted/approved
• Immigrant Visa or I-551 stamp in valid passport

NOTE: Immigrants with a name change must first update their name with USCIS and Social
Security Administration (SSA). An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or 
court order must be provided along with proof of name change with USCIS (such as I-797 for I-90). Please wait at least one business day after updating name with social security before applying for an updated license or ID card.

Proof of Social Security

• Original Social Security Card
• W2 or 1099 form
• Pay stub with full Social Security Number

Proof of Address* – BRING TWO

• Deed, mortgage statement, or lease agreement
• Selective Service card
• Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel registration or title
• Utility bills dated within the last 30 days (ex: gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
• Financial statement dated within the last 30 days (ex: bank, credit card, or investment account statements)
• Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 30 days
• Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 30 days
• Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
• Employer documentation dated within the last 30 days (ex: pay stub, W-2 form)
• Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policy or bill dated within the last 30 days
• Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City agencies dated within last 30 days
• FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
• Letter from homeless shelter or transitional service provider verifying residence 

When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a completed Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed. 

Note: If you have impaired vision and legally require the use of glasses or other corrective lenses while driving, you must bring your corrective lenses to your driver license appointment.

Non-Immigrants (anyone who is not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) are entitled to a driver license or ID card for the period of time listed in their USCIS document(s), up to a maximum of four years.

Valid identification and current USCIS immigration documents must be presented each time testing, identification card, or driver license issuance is requested. The listing below is not all inclusive; please bring all current immigration documents to your appointment for review and acceptance.

Primary Identification – BRING ONE

• Valid Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
• Expired employment authorization card and I-765 filed prior to employment card expiration
• Valid Canadian passport
• Valid foreign passport and Immigration Judge’s Order or Notice of Future Hearing
• Valid foreign passport and current I-94
• Valid foreign passport and current USCIS documents authorizing Parole or Refugee status
• Valid foreign passport and pending application for Asylum

NOTE: Non-immigrants with a name change must first update their name with USCIS and Social Security Administration (SSA). An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order must be provided along with proof of name change with USCIS. Please wait at least one business day after updating name with social security before applying for an updated license or ID card. Canadian Citizens will need to update their passport and present an original or certified copy of marriage certificate or court order to apply for name change on Florida DL/ID.

Proof of Social Security

• Original Social Security Card
• W2 or 1099 form
• Pay stub with full Social Security Number

NOTE: All persons who are eligible for social security number issuance/ authorized to work in the United States must provide proof of social security number (SSN) to be issued a license or identification (ID) card. If your application for social security number is pending, you must wait to obtain this prior to applying for a license or ID card.

Proof of Address* – BRING TWO

• Deed, mortgage statement, or lease agreement
• Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
• Utility bills dated withing the last 30 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
• Financial statement dated within the last 30 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statement)
• Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 30 days
• Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 30 days
• Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
• Employer documentation dated within the last 30 days (ex: pay stub, W-2 form)
• Automobile or Homeowners Insurance policy or bill dated within the last 30 days
• Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 30 days
• FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
• Letter from homeless shelter or transitional service provider verifying residence there
  

  When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a completed Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed. 

Note: If you have impaired vision and legally require the use of glasses or other corrective lenses while driving, you must bring your corrective lenses to your driver license appointment.

Note: Those applying for a license will be issued a temporary driving permit (en español) (an kreyòl). The permit should be carried with photo identification until the hard card comes in the mail. Please wait until the last week the permit is valid to return to our office. That should allow enough time for the license to be approved and mailed from the Florida Department of highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.