Florida Driver’s Licenses Have New ID Requirements

Renewing or updating information on driver’s licenses in Florida will get tougher after Dec. 31.

After that, the state will require additional proof of identity and place of residence. It’s part of the federal “Real ID” Act, which aims to reduce fraud and combat terrorism.

Starting Jan. 1, new license applicants and in-person renewals need two proofs of residence, proof of Social Security number and a primary form of identification. An existing license or identification card does not qualify.

The new ID requirements coincide with big increases in the cost of a license for Florida residents. In September, the price of a new license rose from $27 to $48, renewals rose from $20 to $48 and replacements increased from $10 to $25.

Latest Comments

• December 28, 2009 at 12:33 pm

  matt says:

  I was merely asking why we need a national ID card, and why we need biometric data stored on RFID chips embedded in those ID cards... and further why we need the states to pay... read more
• December 28, 2009 at 12:27 pm

  Nebraskan says:

  I believe this ID thing was under Bush, not Obama....no need to get upset now, huh?
• December 28, 2009 at 11:44 am

  Bobbie says:

  You also need to place primary blame on the american people, who once again (as usual) ROLL OVER AND BAAA like sheep as the government stupidity continues. When are the americ... read more