About 1000 people move to Florida each day. That signifies a lot of new drivers showing up at the local Department of Motor Vehicles offices. But depending on where you are moving from your out-of-state drivers license may not count as primary identification and Florida will impose stricter ID requirements.
Already have a Drivers License - Recognized by Florida
If you have a driver license from another US state that Florida identifies as a primary kind of ID then getting your Florida drivers license may be fairly basic. The biggest challenge is providing the correct ID. A driver license from most US states is recognized by Florida as a primary source of identification.
It must be accompanied by a secondary ID like a social safety card, marriage certificate, a life insurance policy, or a birth certificate. See the full list of secondary documents accepted by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.
More ID Required
If your driver license is from one of the next 20 US states it is only acceptable as a secondary kind of ID.
Alaska
Connecticut
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Your ID requirements are stricter - as a primary kind of ID you must provide one of the next documents:
Original or certified U.S. birth certificate
Valid U.S. passport
Certificate of Naturalization
Bring the Right ID
Failing to bring acceptable identification is the most common factor people fail to get their Florida drivers license. And it can painful. First you will wait, and wait, and wait - then you will present your ID. If you do not have the needed documents you go home.
Know your Social safety Number
US Citizens are required to bring a valid Social safety number.
Suspended Drivers Licenses a No Go
If your out-of-state drivers license is suspended you must clear up the suspension before you will be given a Florida drivers license.
Make an Appointment
To speed up your visit to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles commit an appointment. The entire process can be completed online. To commit an appointment you will indicate the kind of appointment you want to make - in this case change Out-of-State License to Florida, then you will elect the Florida County where you want to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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