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If you visit an office to change the name on your Florida driver license, commercial license (without Hazmat endorsement) and/or identification card, you will be asked to provide documents that will establish your identity. The documents are broken down into 4 categories listed below.
Note: If you have already presented these documents after January 1st to obtain a Real ID compliant license (indicated by a gold star after your license number), you may not need to present them again at your next visit.
- Identification for US Citizens (Bring One)
Note: Customers born in 1935 or prior may be exempt from this requirement.
- Current Original US Passport or Passport Card
- Original/Certified US Birth Certificate from state or government agency
- Original US Certificate of Naturalization
- Original Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State
- Social Security Number (Bring One)
- Original Social Security Card or Stub with name and full SSN
- W-2 Form or pay stub with name and full SSN
- SSA-1099 or Non-SSA-1099 with name and full SSN
- Letter from Social Security with name and full SSN
- Residential Address (Bring Two; Must be in your name)
The most common proofs are:
- Vehicle/boat registration
- Voter registration card
- Automobile insurance policy
- Utility bill
- Deed or mortgage
(Click here for a complete listing of acceptable proofs.)
- Legal Name Change (If Applicable)
Compare the name on your current driver license or ID card to the name on your US Citizenship documentation. If your full name from Step #1 is different, you must provide legal name change documents that link the names together. Note: Customers born in 1935 or earlier may be exempt from this requirement.
- Original/Certified Marriage Certificate(s) from state/government agency
- Court ordered name change documentation
- Divorce Decree(s) legally filed/documented
- Driver License Application Form
If you elect to not complete an Application Form in advance, you will be required to complete one prior to being served.
Please Note: A new photo will be taken at the time of issuance. | 
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