Driver License – U.S. Citizens

With MyDMVPortal, you may now access your driver license and motor vehicle information online. Services include:

Replace or renew a driver license or ID card, if eligible.
Replace or renew registration for a motor vehicle, vessel, or mobile home.
Update your automobile insurance information to clear sanctions.
View pending citations on your customer record.
Update your Emergency Contact Information (ECI).
Monitor a minor child, so you may receive notifications of any changes to the child's license or driver status or withdraw parental consent.
Check the status of your driver license
Change your address and much more!

What to Bring:

The Federal Real ID Act requires you to bring specific forms of identification when you visit an office to obtain a Driver License or ID card.

A STAR on your Florida driver license or ID card means you are Real ID compliant.

FOR CURRENT FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD WITH A STAR:
• Address Change: Bring two proofs of your new address (see #3 below)
• Name Change: Bring your official name change document (see #2 below)

FOR FIRST TIME FLORIDA LICENSE/ID CARDS, OR CURRENT FLORIDA LICENSES/ID CARDS WITHOUT A STAR, PLEASE SEE THE LIST BELOW:

1 - IDENTIFICATION

BRING ONE:

US Passport (expired is ok)
Original US Birth Certificate*
Certified US Birth Certificate*
Naturalization Certificate
INS (USCIS) Documentation

*Does the name match your license or ID card? If not, don’t forget your name change documents; see #2 below.

2 - NAME CHANGE

BRING ALL THAT APPLY:

Original Marriage Certificate*
Certified Marriage Certificate*
Divorce Decree
Court Order

*This is only required when a prior name (or maiden name) is shown on the identification document provided; see #1 above.

3 - YOUR ADDRESS

BRING TWO forms of Residence:

Car or Boat Registration
Utility Bill or Credit Card Bill
Bank Statement
Voter Registration Card
Lease/Rental Agreement
Deed, Mortgage
Insurance Policy/Card
W2 or paycheck stub
Mail issued from federal, state, county, or city agencies
Medical/health card or bill
Selective Service card

4 - SOCIAL SECURITY*

BRING ONE:

Social Security Card or Stub
W-2/1099 Form (pre-printed)
Pay Stub
Proof must list the full name and full Social Security Number.
Name changes must be reported to the Social Security Administration at least 24 hours prior to visiting our office. Please allow 1-2 business days for the record to update in the Florida DHSMV database.

Special Veteran Designation

Veterans who live in Florida can add a veteran designation to their driver license or ID card. Be prepared to present your DD-214, which shows honorable discharge from active duty. Veterans who need to obtain a copy of their DD-214 may request it through the National Archives, which provides information on how to make the request online at www.archives.gov.