Florida law requires identification, proof of date of birth, proof of residential address, and proof of social security number (if issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department see proof of social security number for the issuance of driver license and identification cards) from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or identification card. If you have recently changed your name, update your records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your license or identification card. Each U.S. citizen who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:

I. Primary Identification - One of the following (5) documents:

1. Certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia (the birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted); or
2. Valid unexpired United States passport; or Passport Card
3. Consular Report of Birth Abroad
4. Certificate of Naturalization , Form N-550 or Form N-570
5. Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561

• Proof of citizenship or legal presence may be required for renewal or replacement licenses. Please come prepared to present one of the above identification documents as proof of citizenship or legal presence.
• When necessary, marriage certificates, court orders, or divorce decrees must be provided to tie the name on the primary identification to the name the customer would like to place on the driver license or identification card.
• For the first visit in an issuance office after January 1, 2010, individuals will need to present proof of identity, social security number and two proof of residential address. This applies for all transactions, (renewal, card replacement, change of address or name).

II. Proof of Social Security Number

• I don't have a Social Security Number

III. Proof of Residential Address

IV. Name Change

• If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order. No photocopies will be accepted unless certified by the issuing authority. For multiple name changes, you must show a document trail linking your current name to your chosen proof of identity.

Non-United States Citizens

For an Original Driver License or Identification Card, Florida law requires proof of identification, social security number (if issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department see proof of social security number for the issuance of driver license and identification cards) and proof of residential address from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or identification card. If you have recently changed your name, update your records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your license or identification card. Each applicant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:

Immigrants

I. Primary Identification - Each immigrant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:

1. Valid Alien Registration receipt card, (Green card, Form I-551); or
2. I-551 stamp in passport or on I-94; or
3. Immigration Judges Order, with the customer's A-number, granting asylum; or
4. I-797, with the customer's A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum; or
5. I-797 or another form from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, with the customer's A-number, stating the customer's application for Refugee status is approved

II. Proof of Social Security Number

• I don't have a Social Security Number

III. Proof of Residential Address

Non-Immigrants

I. Primary Identification - Each non-immigrant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:

1. Employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Justice (Form I688B or I-766); or
2. Proof of nonimmigrant classification provided by United States Department of Justice (Form I-94, not expired, with required supporting attachment(s). If in doubt regarding required documents, please bring all of your US BCIS documentation with you.). I-94s must be accompanied by a Passport. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:

• F-1 and M-1 classification must also be accompanied by an I-20.
• I J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019.
• Refugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation.

3. I-571 Travel Document/Refugee Travel Permit**
4. I-512 Parole Letter Accepted**
5. IJO- Asylum or Cancellation of Removal - Immigration Judges Order granting Asylum or Cancellation of Removal.**
• All required and supporting documents MUST be original or certified.
• Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.
• Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 30-day, no photo, paper temporary permit and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an identification card will be issued a receipt.
• All records are transmitted to our database in Tallahassee, where the information will be examined and run against FDLE, FBI and US BCIS databases.
• Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or identification card will be issued within 30 days from Tallahassee, mailed to the address on the driver record. The license or identification card will be issued for the period of time specified on the US BCIS document, up to a maximum of one year.
• If a problem is detected, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.

** These documents will only be accepted with a supporting document, including but not limited to a Passport, Florida Driver License or Identification Card, Driver License from any other state, Employment Authorization Card, Employer Identification, Identification from home country, Identification from school or college, Social Security Card (Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to see proof of social security number for the issuance of driver license and identification cards) or other US BCIS document.

II. Proof of Social Security Number (if issued) Non-Immigrants who have never been issued a Social Security card are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration.

• I don't have a Social Security Number

III. Proof of Residential Address

Canadian Citizens

Under federal law, Canadian citizens are non-immigrants and are allowed to stay in the U.S. without obtaining Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. For issuance of an o riginal Driver License or Identification Card Florida law requires proof of identification, social security number (if issued, Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department see proof of social security number for the issuance of driver license and identification cards) and proof of residential address from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or identification card. If you have recently changed your name, update your records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a license or identification card.

I. Primary Identification - each Canadian Citizen is required to provide one of the following primary identification documents:

1. Valid unexpired Canadian passport
2. Original or certified Canadian birth certificate
3. Canadian Naturalization Certificate
4. Canadian Certificate of Citizenship

II. Proof of Social Security Number (if issued) Non-Immigrants who have never been issued a Social Security card are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration.

• I don't have a Social Security Number

III. Proof of Residential Address

Note: If you are not a Canadian citizen and have a Canadian driver license, you are required to provide the same proof of legal presence as any other non-U.S. citizen.

Renewals or Replacements for Non-United States Citizens

• Any immigrant holding a driver license or identification card who needs a renewal, or replacement driver license or identification card must apply in person at a driver license office at least one time after January 1, 2010, and re-present his/her identification documents, proof of social security number (if issued) and proof of residential address is required by Florida law for each driver license and identification card application.
• Any non-immigrant holding a driver license or identification card who needs a renewal, or replacement driver license or identification card must apply in person at a driver license office and present identification, legal presence documents, proof of social security number (if issued) and proof of residential address.
• If you do not have the required documents showing legal presence, your driver license or identification card will be retained and a receipt issued. If you have an unexpired driver license, you will be issued a 30-day temporary permit. When you return with the required documentation, you will be processed for a renewal or replacement license and the expiration date will be changed to the expiration date on your US BCIS document, but not for a term greater than one year.

Name Change for Non-United States Citizens

• If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must have your name changed on your Citizen and Immigration Services (CIS) documents.
• Canadian Citizens: If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must have your name changed on your Canadian license, and/or passport before applying for a name change on your driver license or identification card.