REAL ID & Required Documents

Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. adults — including Floridians — will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel.

If you have a gold star in the upper right-hand corner of your Florida DL or ID Card, you are already Real ID Compliant
Once Real ID Compliant, US Citizens and Permanent Residents only have to show proof of any changes (address, name)
- If you are getting a Florida driver license, Commercial Driver License, or ID card for the first time you must provide all Real ID documents even if your out-of-state driver license/ID card is already Real ID compliant
  - Find more info about new FL resident requirements
  - For Florida documents, visit the Florida Health website
  - For information on how to order out-of-state documents visit the CDC website
  Which REAL ID category do I belong to?
  - Citizen – citizen of the United States by law, birth, or naturalization
  - Immigrant – someone who came to the United States to stay permanently
  - Non-Immigrant – someone who came to the United States to stay temporarily
  - Canadian–Canadian citizen
  ** See required documents table below for each category
  
  One Proof of Identification (NOT a driver license or ID)
  - An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
    - Valid U.S. passport
    - Original or certified U.S. birth certificate
    - Certificate of naturalization or citizenship
    - Consular proof of birth abroad
    One Proof of Social Security
    - An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
      - Social Security card (with current name)
      - W-2 form (not handwritten)
      - Paycheck/stub
      - SSA-1099
      - Any 1099 (not handwritten)
      - U.S. Military ID Card showing Social Security number
      - If you do not have an SSN, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you were never issued one
      Two Proofs of Residential Address
      **Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address.
      - Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
      - Florida voter registration card
      - Florida vehicle registration or title
      - Utility bill
      - A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
      - Automobile payment booklet
      - Selective service card
      - Medical or health card with address listed
      - Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
      - Current automobile insurance policy or bill
      - Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
      - Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
      - W-2 form or 1099 form
      - Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status
      - A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a halfway house verifying they receive mail for the customer, the letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form
      - Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings, or investment account statements
      - Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies
      - FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department
      Proof of Any & All Name Changes
      - Original or certified copies of ALL marriage certificates or court orders that show name change
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      - Is my Florida license REAL ID compliant?
        
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        One Proof of Identification (NOT a driver license or ID)
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
        
        Valid alien registration receipt card (green card, form I-551)
        
        I-551 stamp in passport or on I-94
        
        Immigration judge’s order, containing the customer’s A-number (admissions number), granting asylum
        
        I-797, containing the customer’s A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum
        
        I-797, or another form from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer’s application for refugee status is approved
        
        One Proof of Social Security
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN:
        
        Social Security card (with current name)
        
        W-2 form (not handwritten)
        
        Paycheck/stub
        
        SSA-1099
        
        Any 1099 (not handwritten)
        
        If you do not have an SSN, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you were never issued one
        
        Two Proofs of Residential Address
        
        Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable).
        
        **Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address.
        
        Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or residential rental/lease agreement
        
        Florida voter registration card
        
        Florida vehicle registration or title
        
        Utility bill
        
        A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days of the application
        
        Automobile payment booklet
        
        Selective service card
        
        Medical or health card with address listed
        
        Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
        
        Current automobile insurance policy or bill
        
        Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
        
        Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
        
        W-2 form or 1099 form
        
        Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
        
        A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a halfway house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form
        
        Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings, or investment account statements
        
        Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies; or
        
        FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department
        
        Proof of Any & All Name Changes
        
        Original or certified copies of ALL marriage certificates or court orders that show name change
        
        Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must have their name changed on their USCIS documents
        
        More Info
        
        In accordance with the REAL ID Act, customers are not required to present these documents for subsequent renewals unless their information changes (e.g., name, address).
        
        One Proof of Identification (NOT a driver license or ID)
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
        
        Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766
        
        Non-expired proof of non-immigrant classification provided by DHS form I-94 with required supporting attachment(s).
        
        F-1 and M-1 classification must be accompanied by an I-20
        
        J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019
        
        Refugee, asylee, and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation
        
        If a customer is unsure of the required documentation, they should bring all United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation with them.
        
        I-94s must be accompanied by a valid passport with a date of entry stamp. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:
        
        ** DISCLAIMER: This is a list of common documents that are accepted as proof of legal presence. If your status is not represented here, please bring all documents related to your immigration process to the office for review.
        
        One Proof of Social Security Number
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN (if you have been issued a Social Security number):
        
        Social Security card (with current name)
        
        W-2 form (not handwritten)
        
        Paycheck/stub
        
        SSA-1099
        
        Any 1099 (not handwritten)
        
        U.S. Military ID Card showing Social Security number
        
        Non-immigrants in the country without a work visa are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that they were never issued an SSN
        
        Two Proofs of Residential Address
        
        Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable).
        
        **Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address.
        
        Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or residential rental/lease agreement
        
        Florida voter registration card
        
        Florida vehicle registration or title
        
        Utility bill
        
        A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
        
        Automobile payment booklet
        
        Selective service card
        
        Medical or health card with address listed
        
        Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
        
        Current automobile insurance policy or bill
        
        Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
        
        Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S
        
        W-2 form or 1099 form
        
        Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status
        
        A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a halfway house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form
        
        Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings, or investment account statements
        
        Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies; or
        
        FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department
        
        ** Customers who do not have the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian, or another person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
        
        Proof of Any & All Name Changes
        
        Original or certified copies of ALL marriage certificates or court orders that show name change
        
        Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce, or court order must have their name changed on their USCIS documents
        
        More Info
        
        Proof of identification documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance
        
        Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt
        
        Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt
        
        Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or ID card will be issued within 60 days and mailed to the address on the driver record
        
        The driver license or ID card will be issued for the period of time specified on the USCIS document, up to a maximum of four years
        
        One Proof of Identification (NOT a driver license or ID)
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name:
        
        Valid Canadian passport
        
        Original or certified Canadian birth certificate
        
        Canadian naturalization certificate; or
        
        Canadian certificate of citizenship
        
        One Proof of Social Security
        
        An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN (if you have been issued a Social Security number):
        
        Social Security card (with customer’s current name)
        
        W-2 form (not handwritten)
        
        Paycheck/stub
        
        SSA-1099
        
        Any 1099 (not handwritten)
        
        Canadians in the country without a work visa are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration stating they were never issued an SSN
        
        Two Proofs of Residential Address
        
        Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable).
        
        **Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address.
        
        Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or residential rental/lease agreement
        
        Florida voter registration card
        
        Florida vehicle registration or title
        
        Utility bill
        
        A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
        
        Automobile payment booklet
        
        Selective service card
        
        Medical or health card with address listed
        
        Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
        
        Current automobile insurance policy or bill
        
        Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
        
        Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
        
        W-2 form or 1099 form
        
        Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status
        
        A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a halfway house verifying they receive mail for the customer, the letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form
        
        Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings, or investment account statements
        
        Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies
        
        FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department
        
        Proof of Any & All Name Changes
        
        Original or certified copies of ALL marriage certificates or court orders that show name change
        
        Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce, or court order must have their name changed on their Canadian driver license and/or passport before applying for a name change on their Florida driver license or ID card
        
        More Info
        
        To get a Fl driver license Canadian citizens can either:
        
        Retain their Canadian driver license and complete the written exam and road test, or
        
        Surrender their Canadian driver license and reciprocate all exams
        
        IMPORTANT UPDATE: See the FLHSMV published list of out-of-state license classes no longer accepted in Florida as of July 1, 2023, per Section 322.033, Florida Statutes. The listed licenses are not valid in Florida and criminal penalties apply consistent with Florida law.