Select your citizenship status to see the complete list of documents required that applies to you:

• U.S. Citizen
• Immigrant
• Non-Immigrant
• Canadian

Note: Address requirements have been updated.

Under the new rules from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, residents unable to provide two documents proving their residential address may use a Certification of Address form. However, the form now requires additional steps:

The certifier (the person providing proof of address) must either:

• Accompany the customer to an office to sign the form in the presence of an examiner; or
• Sign the form in front of a notary.

The certifier must also provide two documents proving their own residential address, one of which must be a deed, mortgage agreement, lease agreement, or a similar document.

(Click here to access the Certification of Address form)

You must visit an office for these transactions with the following required documents:

• If you are applying for your first driver license or identification card
• If you have changed your name since your last renewal (eg: by marriage or divorce)
  • NOTE: You need to bring proof of the name change (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, etc.) AND you need to update your records with the Social Security Administration at least 24-48 hours BEFORE visiting our office for a name change on your driver license or identification card. Additionally, if you are an immigrant or non-immigrant, you NEED to present your immigration documents with your proof of name change when changing your name.
• When your current credential expires and you have already used the one-time “convenience” renewal option

If none of these apply then you can renew your license online, or by mail. Please come prepared to present one of the approved identification documents as proof of citizenship or legal presence.

Important update: Effective June 1, 2022, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will no longer accept out of state or U.S. territory addresses for applicants obtaining a Florida Class E license or Identification Card. These individuals must present proof of a Florida residential address in compliance with established Real ID address requirements.

For information about Commercial Driver License requirements, click here.

Printable Resources

Click on the links below for printable PDF's for document requirements for Driver Licenses

Click on the links below for printable PDF's for document requirements for Commercial Driver Licenses