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Getting a Driver's License in Florida
Document Checklist
Proof of identity (two forms)
U.S. citizen: A certified U.S. birth certificate (issued by a county health department or a state/federal vital-statistics office — a hospital souvenir certificate is not accepted), a valid U.S. passport or passport card, or a Certificate of Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561).
Permanent resident or immigrant: An original or certified copy of a current Permanent Resident Card, an unexpired I-94, an unexpired immigrant visa, or an I-797 (or other USCIS form bearing your A-number).
Non-immigrant: A valid employment authorization card (form I-688B or I-766), or a non-expired I-94 with a valid passport showing a date-of-entry stamp. F-1/M-1 also need an I-20; J-1/J-2 need a DS-2019. Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from issuance.
Non-citizen documents must be verifiable through the federal lawful-status verification system (SAVE) or USCIS. If unsure which apply, bring all your USCIS documentation.
Proof of Social Security number
Accepted: Your Social Security card or other proof of your Social Security number.
The name on the Social Security record must match the name that will appear on the Florida license.
Two proofs of Florida residential address
Required: Two different documents showing your Florida residential address. Printouts and faxes are accepted.
Examples: A deed, mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement; a utility bill (water, gas, electricity, cell phone, or cable) dated within the last 60 days; an automobile payment booklet, Selective Service card, or medical card/bill dated within the last 60 days.
A current driver license or ID card cannot serve as proof of address, and an address outside Florida is not accepted — the address must be a Florida residential address.
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