Driver License Required Documents

Federal and Land law requires proof of identity, Social Security number, and 2 (ii) proofs of residential accost for a Florida driver license or ID carte. Click hither for a handy checklist of required documents.

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1. Identification (bring i)

U.Southward. Citizens:

  • Original or certified U.S. nativity certificate from a government agency
  • Valid, unexpired U.Due south. passport or U.S passport card
  • Naturalization document or certificate of citizenship
  • Consular proof of nascency abroad
  • Click here for a handy checklist of required documents.

Non-U.S. Citizens:

  • Current permanent resident card (I-551)
  • Current employment authorization card (I-688B, I-766)
  • Valid passport along with proof of current temporary condition classification from the Department of Homeland Security

Canadian Citizens:

  • Canadian certificate of citizenship
  • Canadian naturalization certificate
  • Valid Canadian passport
  • Original or certified Canadian nascence document

2. Proof of ALL Legal Proper noun Changes (if any)

Ever changed your proper name?
If the name on your identification document doesn't lucifer your electric current legal proper noun, you will need to evidence proof of all legal name changes to prove your current name.

  • U.S. passport in current proper noun – OR-
  • Original or certified copies of ALL marriage certificates or courtroom orders, such every bit divorce decrees, that bear witness your name change(s). Photocopies and non-certified copies are non valid.

Also be sure the name on your social security card is current. In that location is a 48-hr turn-around fourth dimension for the data to update in our records. Click hither for a handy checklist of required documents.

three. Social Security number (bring ane)

U.Southward. citizens, immigrants, and not-immigrants required to accept a social security number (SSN) must show acceptable proof of SSN and it must exist verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before a REAL ID driver license or ID card tin be issued.

Note: This must bear witness your full Social Security number and full name.

  • Social Security card
  • W-2 form (hand-written not adequate)
  • Paycheck stub showing applicant's name and full number (hand-written non acceptable)
  • Internal Revenue Service form 1099
  • U.South. Military ID card showing Social Security number
  • Self-Certification of Social Security Number Form

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New Social Security Assistants procedures require valid, unexpired identification. Click here for more than information.

Never been issued a Social Security number?
Individuals applying for an original, renewal, or replacement Existent ID commuter license or ID card who take not shown proof of SSN or SSN ineligibility must bear witness acceptable proof earlier one tin be issued – an affidavit from SSA will not be accepted.

  • Not-immigrant/alien
    • Must show evidence of current non-work authorized non-immigrant condition to be eligible
    • SSN is required for commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner'south permit (CLP)

In addition, U.South. citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian citizens without a social security number, as well equally those with temporary condition classifications from DHS, must bring at least one proof of secondary ID. Click here for a handy checklist of required documents.

4. Residential Address (bring ii)

Note: Each proof of address must bear witness your consummate residential address. P.O. boxes are non accustomed.

  • Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement or payment booklet or rental agreement
  • Florida voter registration card
  • Florida vehicle registration or title
  • W-two course or 1099
  • Utility bill, hook upwards or piece of work social club
  • Auto or homeowner'southward insurance policy or bill
  • Mail from financial institutions, including checking, savings, or investment account statements
  • Medical or health card with accost
  • Letter from shelter or half-style house verifying bidder lives at this address
  • Educational transcripts
  • Certification of Address form
  • Click here for a handy checklist of required documents.

No proof of residential address?

UPDATED Every bit OF JUNE 10, 2020:

Residing with a Relative
If you reside with a relative, you must provide two acceptable proofs of residential accost documents in the relative'southward name, certificate(southward) showing the family relationship, along with a Certification of Address form to self-certify.

Adequate family human relationship documents may include, but are non limited to:

  • Wedlock certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Military dependent identification card
  • Adoption record

If you are unable to provide family relationship documents, a completed Certification of Address course must be submitted.  The person you lot live with who is signing the course can choose to sign the document in our function at the time of the transaction or sign the form in front of a notary.

For a handy checklist of required documents, click here.

Residing with a Non-Relative
If you lot reside with someone that is not a relative, you must provide two acceptable proofs of residential address documents in the non-relative'south name along with a Certification of Accost form to cocky-certify.  The person you live with who is signing the course can choose to sign the document in our office at the time of the transaction or sign the course in front end of a notary.

For a handy checklist of required documents, click here.