Did you know that starting January 1 there will be new requirements for all Florida residents getting a Florida driver license or ID card?
The Federal Real ID Act requires you to bring specific forms of identification when you visit an office to process any of the following types of transactions:
1st time Florida license or ID
Out-of-state license or ID transfer
Renewal of a Florida license or ID
Replacement of a lost/stolen Florida license or ID
Address change on a Florida license or ID
Some of the most common documents you will be asked for when visiting an office are:
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
Be prepared and save a 2nd trip! Visit www.GatherGoGet.com now to find out exactly what you will need to bring with you starting January 1.
** Not a US citizen? You will need to bring other (USCIS) documents with you to the local State office to prove you are a legal US resident.
Address Change
