Drivers License Renewal

Florida Drivers

How to Renew Your Florida Drivers License

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

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 License
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.