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NEW DMV REQUIREMENTS (January 1, 2010)


Each U.S. citizen renewing, applying for a new driver license, identification card, or business purpose license in person after January 1, 2010 must submit:


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.
(You will not be required to present these documents for subsequent renewals unless your information - last name, address etc - changes)


Primary Identification
Gather one (1) original or certified copy of the following documents:

  • Certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia.
  • Valid United States Passport or Passport Card.
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
  • Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or N-570.
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561.

Note: A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.


Please come prepared to present one of the above listed identification documents as proof of citizenship or legal presence.


**If you are married, previously married, or have changed your name for any reason, and it is different from what is stated on your birth certificate, YOU MUST BRING PROOF: 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 identitfication card.


Proof of Social Security Number
Gather one (1) original or certified copy of the following documents:

  • Social Security Card
  • W-2 Form
  • Pay Check
  • SSA-1099
  • Any 1099

Two (2) Proofs of Residential Address
Gather TWO (2) of the following documents showing your residential address:
(internet printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable)

  • Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement.
  • Florida Voter Registration Card.
  • Florida Vehicle Registration or Title.
  • Florida Boat Registratrion or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat).
  • Current automobile insurance policy or bill.
  • Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year.
  • Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
  • W-2 form or 1099 form.
  • Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status.
  • A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same residence address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address."
  • A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application.
  • Utility bills, not more than 2 months old.
  • Automobile Payment Booklet.
  • Mail from financial institution: including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than 2 months old.
  • Selective Service Card.
  • Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies).
  • Medical or Health card w/address listed.
  • Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill.
  • A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address.
  • Transients-Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender: - FDLE Registration form completed by local Sheriff's Department.

You can obtain furth information from www.gathergoget.com
They have a step by step interactive checklist that you can fill out and it will tell you exactly which documents you will need to bring with you.