General documents required for a U.S. citizen

One of the following to prove your identity:

  • Certified U.S. birth certificate
  • Valid U.S. passport or passport card
  • Certificate of naturalization
  • Consular report of birth abroad
  • Certificate of Citizenship

 

Proof of ALL Legal Name Changes Documents (Needed if current name differs from the one on your birth certificate or Passport)

  • Original or certified copy of ALL marriage certificates or court orders showing your name changes. Documents must link the name on your identity document (birth certificate) to your current legal name.


One of the following documents to prove your Social Security number:

  • Social Security Card (with your current name)
  • Typed W-2 form
  • Pay check showing number
  • W-2 or 1099 Form
  • Complete Self-Certification in office

 

Two Proofs of residential address for ID Card and Class E (ITEM MUST BE IN APPLICANT’S NAME):

  • Deed (with physical location), monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement
  • Current Florida voter registration card
  • Florida vehicle or vessel registration or title
  • Power, water, cell phone, cable, or gas bill (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Automobile Payment Booklet (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Medical Bill (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Homeowner or Automobile Policy (dated within the last 30 days)
  • W2 or paycheck stub
  • Credit Card or Bank Statement (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Documents issued by Federal, State, County, or City government agencies (dated within the last 30 days)

 

Customers who cannot provide 2 proofs of address in their name, may present ALL of the following: 

  • HSMV FORM 71120 (certifier must be present in office or must be notarized)
  • 1 PROOF FROM LIST A
  • 1 PROOF FROM LIST B

 

       LIST A – 1 PROOF **** ITEM PRESENTED MUST BE IN CERTIFIER’S NAME ****

  • Deed (must include physical location)
  • Mortgage Agreement
  • Recent Monthly Mortgage Statement (dated within last 30 days)
  • Rental or Lease Agreement with signature page

 

       LIST B – 1 PROOF **** ITEM PRESENTED MUST BE IN CERTIFIER’S NAME **** 

  • Florida Voter Registration Card
  • Selective Service Card
  • Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
  • Power, water, cell phone, cable, or gas bill (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Recent credit card or bank statement (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Professional license from a U.S. government agency
  • W-2 or paycheck stub
  • Recent homeowner or automobile policy (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Documents from Federal, State, County, or City agencies (dated within the last 30 days)
  • FDLE Registration form from the local sheriff’s department or Department of Corrections (dated within the last 30 days)

 

Commercial Driver License and Commercial Learner's Permit requirements:

All customers applying for an original CLP or CDL must present one of the documents listed below to establish Florida Residency.

  • A current Florida Class E Driver License or Florida Identification card held for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months.
  • A lease agreement, in the customer’s name, that has been in place for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months.
  • A current residential mortgage, in the customer’s name, signed more than six (6) months ago.
  • A current residential deed, in the customer’s name, signed more than six (6) months ago.
  • A Florida Voter Registration Card.
  • A statement of domicile pursuant to section 222.17, F.S.
  • A homestead tax exemption filing on property in this state.

 

** In addition to providing proof of Florida residency CDL or CLP applicants must also provide proof of residential address***

All CLP/CDL applicants must present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name. Two proofs from List A or one proof from List A and one proof from List B.

        LIST A - CLP / CDL – item presented must be in the applicant’s name.

  • A recent lease or rental agreement for the residence with a term of 6 months or greater
  • Current Florida voter registration card
  • Florida vehicle or vessel registration or title
  • Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
  • Current electricity or water bill (dated within the last 30 days)
  • Recent cellular or landline telephone bill (dated within the last 60 days)
  • Recent internet service provider bill (dated within the last 60 days)
  • Latest property tax bill
  • Mortgage deed for property in Florida
  • Declaration of Domicle file with Clerk of Court

 

       LIST B - CLP / CDL - item presented must be in the applicant’s name.

  • Latest W-2 form or 1099 form
  • Recent bank statement (dated within last 60 days)
  • Recent credit card statement (dated in the last 60 days)
  • Latest military orders
  • Recent pay stub (dated within last 60 days)
  • Recent official government documents (dated within last 60 days)

 

To add the Veteran designation to a license or ID card, veterans please bring the following:

  • DD-214, which shows their honorable discharge from active duty.
  • Veterans who need to obtain a copy of their DD-214, may request it through the National Archives, which provides information on how to make the request online at www.archives.gov.

 

Non- U.S. Citizen: Document requirements are the same for Social Security number (if issued) and residential address. To determine acceptable identification documents, visit WhatToBring for a checklist.

If you are unable to locate your Social Security document, please contact The United States Social Security Administration

If you are unable to locate your birth certificate or marriage license, please see the link below to contact the appropriate state's vital statistic office. Where to Write for Vital Records

 

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