Florida Drivers

How to Renew Your Florida Drivers License

Original License and Prior State Information: “Original License Issued” and “Original CDL Issued” are the dates on which your Florida licenses were first issued. If you were previously licensed in another state and surrendered your out-of-state license, this information will be listed under “Prior State and Driver License Number”. Florida leads the nation with more than 18% of the population 65 years and older. While the myriad rules and regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) apply to drivers of all ages and stages, the state imposes some special requirements and restrictions on older drivers.

Online Renewals
The easiest way for Florida Residents that are United States citizens to renew a Florida driver's license is online with GoRenew.

Florida Drivers License Renewal Fees
Drivers License Renewal - $48 (Class E License - standard non commerical drivers license)

Deliquent License Renewal - $63
(renewing an expired Class E License - standard non commerical drivers license) $48 renewal fee + $15 deliquency fee.

Replacement License - $25 (Lost License)

Stolen License - no fee if a police report is provided - $15 with no police report.

Renew by Mail
If you are eligible to renew by mail, you will receive in the mail approximately 45 days before your birthday a renewal application.

Expired Licnese
If you renew your drivers license after the expiration date (your license is expired) then you are required to pay a deliquent fee of $15.

Licenses that have been Expired for over 1 Year cannot be renewed Online or by Mail. You must renew your license at a drivers license office and should make an appointment. Bring your required identification documents. The fee is $15. You will have to take a vision test and if the examiner feels you need re-testing you will need to re-take a written and/or driving test.

Non US Citizens and Commerical Drivers License Holders
Non United States citizens and commercial drivers license holders you must apply for drivers license renewal in person at a local driver license office and present proof of legal presence.

Change of Address on Drivers License

Florida law requires that you update your address information within ten days of moving.
Address Change Online - The easiest way to update your address is online.
Address Change by Mail Or you can print the Address Change Form and mail it to the address below

Bureau or Records
P.O. Box 5775
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5775

Include a check or money order for $25 made payable to: Division of Drivers Licenses

Replacement for Stolen or Lost Drivers License

If you are in Florida, you must go to your local driver license office and apply for a duplicate driver license. The fee is $25.00 unless you have a copy of a police report when applying. You must also bring indentification and proof of residense documents.

If you are out-of-state and need a replacement Florida drivers license, you can only receive a 90-day temporary permit. There is no fee for this permit. To request one, you can call (850) 617-2000 or mail a request to Bureau of Records, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 92, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0575. You must include your full name, date of birth, social security number, Florida driver license number and an out-of-state address. To receive a new drivers license you must be present at a driver license office in the state of Florida.

Florida Residents that are Military Personnel

Military personnel stationed outside of Florida may apply for a duplicate license through the mail. Please contact the Florida DMV Customer Service Center at (850) 617-2000.

Check the Status of Your Driver License

There are a variety of reasons why your Driver License can be suspended. Many Florida drivers are surprised to find out their license is no longer valid and has been suspended. Suspended licenses happen for many reasons other than tickets or a criminal infraction such as drunk driving. If you've had any driving related incident and believe you have completed all the necessary steps to properly comply it is a good idea to check the status of your drivers license for confirmation.

Get Your Driving Record

The Drivers License Check will only tell you the current status of your drivers license. For example - is your license 'VALID'. It will not show you the details of your driving history such as points on your license, accidents you are responsible for, driving test history and many other drivers license record details. To see those details you will need to get your driving record.

Drivers License Suspensions

There are several reasons your Florida drivers license can be suspended - here is a summary of each

Failure to Comply or Pay a Fine (Traffic Tickets)

When you receive a traffic ticket you have a deadline to respond by either paying your fine, appearing in court, or respond in another way. Typically in Florida you have 30 days to pay a fine for a traffic ticket. If you do not, your license will be suspended indefinitely until you satisfy traffic ticket, present proof and pay a reinstatement fee.

Not Completing Traffic School

If you fail to complete Traffic School that you had elected or court ordered traffic school then your drivers license can be suspended. In this case you must contact the traffic court in the county where you received the traffic ticket, complete any outstanding requirements and pay a reinstatement fee. Each Florida County has their own schedule for completing a traffic school course - typically between 60 and 90 days.

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Physically or Mentally Incapable of Operating a Motor Vehicle

If the DMV has reason to believe you are physically or mentally incapable of operating a motor vehicle your license may be suspended for one year. Once the suspension expires you will have to pass the required exams to get your license back.

Too Many Points on Your Driving Record

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Points are added to your driving record for infractions such as speeding tickets. If you accumulate too many points your license will be suspended.

Suspensions for Points

• 12 Points in 12 months - 30 day suspension
• 18 Points in 18 months - 3 month suspension
• 24 points in 36 months - 1 year suspension

Traffic Violation Resulting in Death or Serious Injury

Your license can be suspended for 3 months to 1 year for a violation that results in death or serious injury. This is for violations that do not involve DUI.

Getting A Drivers License through Fraud

If you commit fraud to get your license your license will be suspended for 1 year

Failure to Pay Child Support

If you are found to be delinquent in child support payments your drivers license can be suspended indefinitely.