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Medical Review Referral to Driver License Office

THIS TRANSACTION MUST BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT AT THE
DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE – 904 301 BLVD W, BRADENTON
Customers will be charged a $6.25 Tax Collector service fee for information and processing, and additional transaction fees may apply. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule your appointment. Services are for Manatee County residents and businesses only.

1. OBSERVING AND SCREENING CUSTOMERS FOR A SAFER FLORIDA

Pursuant to Florida Statutes, the Florida Driver License Operation’s Manual and Tax Collector Procedures (Section CI08.2), one of the responsibilities of an examiner/agent is to observe customers and determine if there are any driver limitations that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Examples of possible conditions requiring further evaluation include paralysis, amputation, orthopedic impairments due to injury, severe arthritis, full or partial loss of use of one or more limbs, general weakness, stiffness, shakiness; problems with balance and assistive devices required to ambulate – if really needed for mobility and balance; progressive neurological diseases; epilepsy, fainting or dizzy spells within the past two years; alcohol or drug addiction within the past two years; lack of comprehension or orientation; difficulty with mobility; significant problems with memory or judgment; sleep apnea; weakness or coordination problems; and many other medical conditions.

We are NOT stating that you are not eligible to be issued a driver license. However, you are being referred to our Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd W, Bradenton for further evaluation. The information used to refer you was obtained from your answers on the Driver License Application or observations made in our office. This information has been placed on your Florida record and will be reviewed at the Driver License Office.

2. ARRIVING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT AT THE DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE – 904 301 BLVD. W, BRADENTON

Arrive on time for your appointment; if you are more than 15 minutes late your appointment will be cancelled.

An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction

at one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Bring your driver license, vehicle registration and insurance card with you – should additional testing be required.

3. CHANGING YOUR APPOINTMENT AFTER WE MAKE IT FOR YOU

Appointments are ALWAYS required and cannot be made over the phone or by email. Appointments must be made online, via computer or mobile device. Public computers are available at the public library or in the lobby of our office.

If for any reason you need to reschedule your appointment, you must do this online at taxcollector.com- by clicking the red appointment button.

4. ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF PAYMENT AND ESTIMATED FEES

We will accept cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards. A $2.50 processing fee for debit cards and a 2.5% processing fee (minimum of $2.50) for credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.

The $6.25 Tax Collector service fee is waived when solely administering any testing pertaining to the medical review process. Issuance or reinstatement(s) in conjunction with medical related testing will incur the $6.25 Tax Collector service fee in addition to all applicable processing fees.

5. OPTION TO SURRENDER YOUR DRIVER LICENSE FOR AN IDENTIFICATION CARD

If you no longer wish to drive, you may apply for a Florida identification card in lieu of complying with the Five-Day or Medical Review process. You have two options to downgrade:

1. Save time and money! Request to downgrade your Florida driver license to an ID card online - or scan the QR code to access the site - for an estimated fee of $27.00. Your ID card will be mailed to you.

2. If you have a Florida REAL ID (Gold Star) compliant driver license and no information needs to be changed, we can usually exchange it for a Florida Identification Card for an estimated fee of $31.25.

An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at

one of our offices, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

Not a Manatee County Resident? Our offices are open by appointment only for Manatee County residents/businesses only. All out-of-county residents must visit their home county for information and processing. To find a location, visit flhsmv.gov/locations.

MedicalReviewReferral – Last Update: 10/06/2022