The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has established a rule that defines a “valid passport” when filing an application to register a motor vehicle. This rule goes into effect on September 23, 2024.
The following proofs of identification are acceptable for issuance of a Florida certificate of title, disabled parking permit, or vessel (boat) title and registration.
The following proofs of identification are acceptable for issuance of a Florida vehicle license plate/registration (including cars, SUVs, trucks, mobile homes, trailers, motorcycles, low speed vehicles, and recreational vehicles):
*Venezuelan Passports: Per National Assembly decree, Venezuelan passports issued before 6/24/2024 remain valid ten (10) years beyond printed expiration date.
Business applicants will need to submit proof that the business is active/authorized to conduct business in Florida, such as federal employer identification number (FEID/FEIN), fictitious name documents, official corporation papers, proof of city/county business tax or license number, etc.
Proof of officers permitted to sign documents on behalf of the company; usually a printout of the business filing listing authorized agents from Florida Division of Corporations records is provided to satisfy both requirements.
A copy of the trust agreement or Certification of trust document must be submitted outlining the current trustee(s) and successor trustee(s) and other basic information about the trust; review FLHSMV’s official motor vehicle procedure TL-21 for additional details.
The trustee(s) signing for the transaction must present valid proof of identification as listed above for individuals.
When a minor child is being issued a disabled parking permit, issuance of a Florida Identification Card is required, unless the certifying authority determines a special exception applies and signs in the applicable section of HSMV 83039. If a special exception is granted, a birth certificate or valid passport must be presented as proof of identification for the child.
The same identification requirements outlined above for individuals apply to minor children. For children under 5 years old, a copy of the child’s U.S. birth certificate is also considered acceptable proof of identification for issuance of a Florida title.
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