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
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 Â
- 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, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement, property tax documents
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Selective Service card
- Utility bills dated within the last 60 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
- Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
- Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 60 days
- Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 60 days
- Current Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policy
- Financial statement dated within the last 60 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statements)
- Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 60 days
- Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form), paycheck stub dated within the last 60 days
- FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying you reside at the shelter address dated within the last 60 days
When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed.Â
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: If your last Florida driver license renewal was completed online, your next renewal must be done in person and requires two proofs of Florida address, even if your license is REAL ID–compliant.
Note: Veterans who would like the Veteran designation added to their Florida driver’s license must bring their DD-214 when visiting our office.
Canadian Citizens presenting only their valid passport are entitled to a driver license or ID card issuance for six months. Canadians with USCIS/DHS documents are entitled to issuance until the specific expiration date of their document(s), not to exceed one year.
Primary Identification – BRING ONE
- Valid Canadian passportÂ
- Valid Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and Immigration Judge’s Order or Notice of Future Hearing
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and current I-94
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and current USCIS documents authorizing Parole or Refugee status
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and pending application for Asylum
Proof of Social Security
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, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement, property tax documents
- Utility bills dated within the last 60 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
- Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
- Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 60 days
- Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 60 days
- Current Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policyÂ
- Financial statement dated within the last 60 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statements)
- Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 60 days
- Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form), paycheck stub dated within the last 60 days
- FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying you reside at the shelter address dated within the last 60 days
When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed, and the directions on the form must be followed.Â
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 with US Visa 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 orÂ
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
Proof of Address* – BRING TWO
Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement, property tax documents
Selective Service card
- Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel registration or title
- Utility bills dated within the last 60 days (ex: gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
- Financial statement dated within the last 60 days (ex: bank, credit card, or investment account statements)
- Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 60 days
- Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 60 days
- Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form), paycheck stub dated within the last 60 days
- Current Automobile or Homeowner’s Insurance policyÂ
- Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City agencies dated within last 60 days
- FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying you reside at the shelter address dated within the last 60 days
When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed.Â
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 until the specific expiration date of their USCIS document(s), not to exceed one year.
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)
- Valid Canadian passport with US Visa
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and Immigration Judge’s Order or Notice of Future Hearing
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and current I-94
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa and current USCIS documents authorizing Parole or Refugee status
- Valid foreign passport with US Visa 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
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, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement, property tax documents
Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
- Utility bills dated withing the last 60 days (ex: water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable etc.)
- Financial statement dated within the last 60 days (ex: bank, credit card or investment account statement)
- Automobile payment booklet dated within the last 60 days
- Medical or health card and/or medical bill dated within the last 60 days
- Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form), paycheck stub dated within the last 60 days
- Current Automobile or Homeowners Insurance policyÂ
- Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies dated within the last 60 days
- FDLE registration form completed by the local Sheriff’s Office or Department of Corrections dated within the last 30 days
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying you reside at the shelter address dated within the last 60 days
When using proofs of address in someone else’s name, a Certification of Address form (English, En Espanol) must be completed and the directions on the form must be followed.Â
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: If your legal status cannot be verified during your visit, you may receive a temporary driving permit (en español) (an kreyòl). You must carry the permit with photo identification until your permanent card arrives in the mail.
Once your legal status is verified, FLHSMV will mail your driver license or ID card to the address on record within 60 days.
If you haven’t received your card and need another temporary permit, please wait until the final week your current permit is valid before returning to our office.
You must receive your permanent card in the mail before applying for any additional licenses or ID cards.
