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How to Apply for a Florida Identification Card

Submitted by deniz on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 15:43

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) issues non-driver identification cards to State residents above 12 years of age who don't have a valid ID card, driver license or instruction permit from the State or any other jurisdiction. The ID card can be used to prove your identity, age, and residence in a variety of situations. The identification card is valid for four years, and expires on your birthday four years after it was issued.

[edit] APPLYING FOR A FLORIDA ID CARD

  1. Locate the Office of Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles nearest you, if you want to apply for the ID card in person. You can make an appointment before you go to the office.
  2. You can also apply online for an ID in Florida with GoRenew if you have a license already on file.
  3. Bring proper identification of citizenship. You will be asked to present one piece of primary identification and one piece of secondary identification.
  4. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). The name on the Social Security Card must be the same as the one desired on the ID card.
  5. Pay the ID card application fee, currently $3 for a new card. Confirm the exact fee with your local DMV Office.
  6. You must also surrender any valid driver license or instruction permit issued by the state of Florida or any other jurisdiction.

[edit] RENEWING A FLORIDA ID CARD

  1. Locate the Office of Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles nearest you, if you want to apply for the ID card in person. You can make an appointment before you go to the office.
  2. You can also apply online for a replacement ID in Florida with GoRenew.
  3. Bring proper identification of citizenship. You will be asked to present one piece of primary identification and one piece of secondary identification.
  4. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). The name on the Social Security Card must be the same as the one desired on the ID card.
  5. Pay the ID card application fee, currently $10 for renewal. Confirm the exact fee with your local DHSMV Office.
  6. In case the address has changed, you need to fill a Change of Address form at the time of renewal, which is to be done within 10 days of address change. You can either submit this at the nearby office or mail with a money order or check for $10 to: 
    Bureau of Records
P.O. Box 5775
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775

[edit] REPLACING A LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED ID CARD

You may be issued a replacement identification card if your original ID card has been lost, stolen or destroyed, or if you have had a name or address change.
  1. Locate the Office of Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles nearest you, if you want to apply for the ID card in person. You can make an appointment before you go to the office.
  2. You can also apply online for a replacement ID in Florida with GoRenew.
  3. Bring proper identification of citizenship. You will be asked to present one piece of primary identification and one piece of secondary identification.
  4. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). The name on the Social Security Card must be the same as the one desired on the ID card.
  5. Pay the ID card application fee, currently $10 for a replacement card. Confirm the exact fee with your local DHSMV Office.
  6. In case the address has changed, you need to fill a Change of Address form at the time of renewal, which is to be done within ten days. You can either submit this at the nearby office or mail with a money order or check for $10 to: 
    Bureau of Records
P.O. Box 5775
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775
  7. If your name has changed, you must provide proof of name change at the time of getting a replacement card. The DHSMV should be notified of a name or address change within 10 days of the change.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Former State residents moving back to Florida may be eligible to apply for a renewal or replacement ID card, depending on the validity of their original identification card. Those whose Florida ID cards expired more than one year ago must apply for an original ID card.
  • If you are out of state and your card is about to renew, but you plan to return to Florida soon, then you can call GoRenew at 1-866-467-3639 or renew it via e-mail. A 90-day extension is allowed, and you can renew it once you return to Florida.
  • Citizens with out-of-state licenses can also apply for an ID card in Florida.
  • Canadian citizens are not considered immigrants and can apply for an ID with one primary and one form of secondary identification.
  • Non-US citizens can need to provide proof of identity and legal presence when they are applying for an ID.
  • See also Applying for a New License.
  • See also Change of Address.