Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Drivers License Renewal

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Florida Drivers

How to Renew Your Florida Drivers License

The easiest way for Florida Residents that are United States citizens to renew a Florida driver's license is online. If you are eligible to renew by mail, you will receive in the mail approximately 45 days before your birthday a renewal application. Driver license renewals can also be done on the phone by calling 1-866-Go-Renew.

If your license has been expired for more than 12 months you are not eligible to renew online. You must go to a driver license office in person to renew. Bring your expired license, birth certificate, or passport. The fee is typically $20. 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.

If you are a non-United States citizen 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 requires that you update your address information within ten days of moving. The easiest way is online. Or you can call 1-866-467-3639 to update your address on the phone with an automated system. You will need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express to complete the renewal online or by phone. Both of these services are available 24/7.

If you want to pay by check, an address change needs to be completed on the Division of Drivers License Mail-In Address Change form and mailed in with payment.


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 $10.00 unless you have a copy of a police report when applying. You must also bring two forms of approved identification.

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) 922-9000 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) 922-9000.