Florida Driver's Handbook
Chapter 3: Obtaining Your License / ID Card

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3.4. License Replacement

If your driver license is lost or stolen, apply for a replacement immediately. The replacement license fee of $25.00 will be waived if you provide a copy of the police report and there are no changes to the card. A replacement may be obtained in a State or Tax Collector issuance office or using a convenience method listed in the renewal section.

Primary identification, proof of social security number and two proofs of residential address are required if you have not been issued a Florida driver license or identification card in a field office since January 1, 2010. See section 2 for identification requirements, acceptable proof of social security and acceptable proof of residential address. Non-immigrants may have additional requirements. See Non-Immigrant section 3.3.6.

3.4.1 - Name Changes

To have your name changed on your Florida driver license or identification card, you must:

  • Bring your original or certified copy of a government issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order to a driver license issuance office. Church marriage certificates are not acceptable.
  • Have your name changed on your social security card

In addition:

Immigrants and Non-Immigrants:

  • You must have your name changed on your United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documents before you can change your name on your Florida driver license or identification card.

Canadian Citizens:

  • you must have your name changed on your Canadian passport before applying for a name change on your driver license or identification card.

3.4.2 - Change of Address

You must obtain a new license within 10 days of any change to your mailing or residential address. You may change the address on your driver license or identification card by:

  1. Mail: be sure to include your complete name, new address, driver license number, and date of birth. Mail to Division of Driver Licenses, Mail Stop 92, Post Office Box 5775, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5775. Include a $25 check or money order payable to DHSMV. You will receive the appropriate corrections by mail. Please allow 30 days for processing.
  2. Visiting your local driver licenses office or Tax Collector licensing agent. There is a $25 license fee.
  3. Internet at: www.gorenew.com. There is a $25 license fee.
  4. After your request is processed, you will receive a new license. Florida law requires that you destroy your old driver license after receiving the new license.

Non-immigrants will need to go to a driver license office or Tax Collector licensing agent to change the address on a driver license or identification card.

If you fail to report a change of address you may not receive your motor vehicle registration renewal or your driver's license renewal.

If you are pulled over by law enforcement and the address on your driver license is incorrect, you may receive a citation.

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