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Florida Driver License or ID Card Renewal, Replacement, Address Change, or Name Change
Need to renew, replace, change your address, or change your name on your Florida driver license or ID card? Follow these 6 easy steps!
The US Federal Real ID Act (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id) requires EVERYONE to become REAL ID compliant after
January 1, 2011. A STAR on your current Florida driver license or Florida ID card means you are Real ID compliant. There are a couple of different designs in circulation – examples of Real ID compliant Florida driver licenses are shown on the right.
If you are renewing or replacing your driver license or ID card, you have a STAR on your license, and no information is changing, no additional documentation is required.
If you are renewing or replacing your driver license or ID card and you DO NOT have a STAR on your license OR if you are changing your address or name, you must present additional documentation.
You can renew your Florida Driver License up to 18 months or your ID Card up to 12 months in advance. You won’t lose any time by renewing early. It will just extend your expiration date.
1. Processing Options - Online or In Office
Option 1. Save a trip! You can renew, replace, or update your Florida Driver License or ID Card online - or scan the QR code to access the site.
Option 2. Visit one of our offices - Appointments are REQUIRED for all transactions! Visit taxcollector.com to schedule an appointment. We only serve Manatee County residents. Individual appointments are required for each person for all transactions. For example, a married couple who have two children – all four are getting driver licenses – four separate appointments would be required (one for each person).
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. We have three convenient offices to serve you: Our DeSoto Office (located closest to the Island, West and Central Bradenton), our Lakewood Ranch Office (located closest to Lakewood Ranch and East Manatee County), and our North River Office (located closest to Palmetto, Ellenton, and Parrish).
2. Proof of Citizenship or Legal Presence (Identity) – Bring One
This is only required if you DO NOT have a STAR on your current driver license or ID card.
Bring one of the following documents for proof of your citizenship or legal presence (identity):
- Unexpired US Passport
- Original or Certified US Birth Certificate (must be government issued)
- US Naturalization Certificate or INS (USCIS) Documentation (if presented, you must visit our Driver License Office)
- No Proof Available/No Proof of Legal Presence – Florida does not issue driver licenses/ID cards in this case; you must submit a proof of your identity
3. Proof of Name Change (if applicable) – Bring ALL
This is only required if you DO NOT have a STAR on your current driver license or ID card or if you do have a STAR and your name is changing.
If your current name is different than your name as listed on your proof of citizenship/legal presence, bring all that apply for proof of your legal name change (if applicable):
- Original or Certified Marriage License/Certificate (must be government issued – cannot be issued by a church)
- Divorce Decree
- Court Order
Note: You must report any name change to Social Security at least 48 hours before visiting our office so that your name verifies in the State driver license system and the Social Security Administration’s database.
4. Proof of Residential Address – Bring Two
This is only required if you DO NOT have a STAR on your current driver license or ID card or if you do have a STAR and your address is changing.
Bring two documents for proof of your residential address – it cannot be a PO Box. The documents must show your name and your residential address.
- Any postmarked mail w/sender information listed
- Cell phone/cable bill
- Rental/lease agreement
- Car/boat registration
- Voter registration card
- Bank/financial statement
- Federal/State EBT account printout
- Federal/State/County – mail or account
- Screen print from car insurance or other bill or business account
- Homeless – Letter from authorized Manatee County Non-Profit Agency serving the homeless indicating that you are a client receiving services is required
- If you live with someone and you cannot provide a signed lease, or other documents, both parties must visit our office to sign affidavits/statements
5. Proof of Social Security Number – Bring One
This is only required if you DO NOT have a STAR on your current driver license or ID card or if you do have a STAR and your name is changing.
Sections 322.051 and 322.08, Florida Statutes, require customers to present proof of social security number (SSN). Proof must list full name and full SSN. Bring one of the following documents for proof of your SSN:
- Social Security Card or Stub
- W-2/1099 Form (pre-printed)
- Pay Stub
- L-676 Form (# never issued)
- Military ID card
- Self-Certify – For those who have had a social security card in their name for a least one year – Note: SSN must match in the State driver license system.
Note: You must report any name change to Social Security at least 48 hours before visiting our office so that your name verifies in the State driver license system and the Social Security Administration’s database.
Acceptable Methods of Payment and Estimated Fees
Estimate of fees for renewing or replacing your Florida driver license or ID card (Online):
Driver License (renewal) ......................................$48.00
Driver License (replacement)................................$25.00
Commercial Driver License (renewal)...................$75.00
ID Card (renewal or replacement).........................$25.00
Endorsements.......................................................$7.00 (each)
Late Fee................................................................$15.00
In Office, we 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.
Estimate of fees for renewing or replacing your Florida driver license or ID card (In Office):
Driver License (renewal) ......................................$54.25
Driver License (replacement)................................$31.25
Commercial Driver License** (renewal)................$81.25
ID Card (renewal or replacement).........................$31.25
Endorsements.......................................................$7.00 (each)
Late Fee................................................................$15.00
**All Commercial Driver License (CDL) transactions (including questions) are processed at our Driver License Office only.
Add US Military Veteran Designation to your Driver License or ID Card
If you are Veteran of the US military, bring proof of your Honorable Discharge (e.g. a copy of your DD-214, Veteran Identification Card issued by US Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.) and we will add this designation to your driver license or ID card. There is no additional cost to add this designation when transferring your driver license or ID card to Florida. Visit our Military Benefits page on taxcollector.com to view additional benefits.
How to Obtain Records – Birth Certificates, Divorce Decrees, Marriage Certificates, etc.
Nationwide records access – VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com) a private company, sells the following certificates nationwide:
