New ID Card Information

ATTENTION: Appointments are required for all ID Card transactions conducted in a Tax Collector’s Service Center.

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New ID Card Information

Note: Those having a valid Driver License are not eligible for an ID Card, as their Driver License also serves as their ID Card.

The following items are needed to obtain a new Florida ID Card:

 1. Proof of Legal Status One of the Following:

• Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (with a raised seal), which includes states, territories, or District of Columbia (A certificate of Live Birth or Hospital Record of Birth is not acceptable)
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad

2. Name Change Verification Document (if applicable):

• Original or certified copy of all marriage certificates or court orders that show name change(s). (Uncertified photocopies are not valid.)

3. Social Security Document:

• One of the following original documents for proof of your Social Security Number:
• Social Security Card
• W-2 Form from the Internal Revenue Service
• Pay stub showing Name
• Immigrants and non-immigrants: Supply same proof as U.S. citizens for Social Security Number when issued, otherwise provide a copy of Form SSN SSA-1099. For more information the SSA-1099 Form, contact the Social Security Administration.

4. Proof of Residential Address Two Proofs Needed Examples Provided Below:

• Deed
• Mortgage
• Rental agreement
• Utility bill, hookup, or work order (must be dated within last 30 days)
• Financial institution statement (must be dated within last 30 days)
• Medical or health card with address listed
• Individuals who cannot provide two documents should complete a FLHSMV Certification of Address Form, available in English or Spanish.

“V” Designations on Driver Licenses & ID Cards  

• Veterans who reside in Florida can add a veteran designation or “V” their driver license or ID card. To add the “V” to a license or ID card, veterans should make an appointment to visit a Tax Collector’s Service Center. Veterans seeking a “V” designation should be prepared to present proof of service, including one of the following documents: DD Form 214, Veteran Identification Card, or VA FL24-323 Letter. Note: Veterans who need to obtain a copy of their DD-214 may request it through the National Archives.