IMPORTANT NEWS:

Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, new documentation requirements will take effect for Florida residents wishing to obtain a driver license or identification card. These changes are part of Florida’s efforts to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Federal Real ID Act.

On Dec. 18, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security extended the time frame for all states to begin issuing Real ID compliant driver licenses and identification cards. Despite this extension, Florida will continue its efforts to provide the most secure credentials and issuance processes possible, benefitting both our citizens as well as law enforcement agencies. The decision by DHS will have no impact on Florida’s planned improvements.

NEW DRIVER LICENSE AND ID REQUIREMENTS TAKE EFFECT JAN. 1, 2010

Documents Now Required When You Come to a Driver License Office:
Proof of Identity (Click here for more information); two forms of proof of residential address; and one form of proof of social security number from the lists below.
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Proof of Residential Address includes two (2) of the following:

1. Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
2. Florida Voter Registration Card
3. Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
4. Florida Boat Registration or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat)
5. Customers under 18 - A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of the minor is required. Parent, guardian or step-parent must reside at the same residence address as minor. Parent, guardian or step-parent that accompanies the minor, will give a verbal statement that minor resides at same address and present two proofs of residence address. Parent, guardian or step-parent that cannot accompany minor must complete a statement through a Certification of Address form with two proofs of residence address.
6. Customers 18 years or older - Customers who reside with someone must provide a statement through a Certificate of Address form from that person along with two proofs of address in that person’s name.
7. A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
8. Automobile Payment Booklet
9. Selective Service Card
10. Medical or health card with address listed
11. Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
12. Current automobile insurance policy or bill
13. Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
14. Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
15. W-2 form or 1099 form
16. Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
17. A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
18. Utility bills, not more than two months old
19. Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old
20. Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
21. Transients – Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender:
         - FDLE Registration form completed by local sheriff’s department

Proof of your social security number, if issued, includes one of the following:

1. Social Security card
2. W-2 form
3. Pay check
4. SSA-1099
5. Non-SSA-1099

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