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REAL ID compliant driver licenses and ID cards begin enforcement on May 7th, 2025.

“REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver licenses and ID cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce identity fraud,” according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials back in January of 2010

If your ID is not already REAL ID complaint, you must visit one of our branches to update it. 

Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. 

Customers must submit two different documents with their Florida residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). We will no longer accept out-of-state or U.S. territory addresses for applicants obtaining a Florida Class E license or identification card. Residential address documents include, but are not limited to: 

•     Household information documents – Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement; or

•    Florida voter registration card; or

•    Valid Florida vehicle registration or title; or

•    Utility bill – (Ex. water, gas, electricity, cell phone, cable) (must be dated within the last 60 days); or

•    Automobile payment booklet (must be dated within the last 60 days); or

•    Selective service card (must be dated within the last 60 days); o

•    Medical or health card and/or medical bill (must be dated within the last 60 days); or

•    Homeowner and/or automobile insurance policy or bill (must be dated within the last 60 days); or 

•    Employer documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form, paycheck stub

•    A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying the customer resides at the shelter address. (must be dated within the last 60 days); or 

•    Financial statements (bank, credit cards or investment accounts) (must be dated within the last 60 days) 

•    Mail/documents used by Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including cities and county agencies) (must be dated within the last 60 days) 

•    Sexual Offender/Sexual Predator/Career Offender: (must be dated within the last 60 days) Certification of Address, section A, and the FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department.