Driver Licenses & ID Cards - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Driver Licenses & ID Cards - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Driver License Check The Driver License Check system can be used to review the status of certain items connected to your driver license (e.g. driver status and driver improvement school eligibility) or to update your social security number or insurance information. Parents may also access the driving history of their child with this system. General Information The Division of Motorist Services has driver license service centers located throughout the state. Depending on your location the office may offer services on a walk-in or appointment only basis. Drivers may also be eligible to renew or replace a driver license online at MyDMV Portal. Renew or Replace Your License Customers must renew their Florida driver license or ID card every eight years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. Florida driver license and ID card holders may renew their credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration date. Suspensions & Revocations There are several reasons why a driver license might be suspended or revoked and, depending on the circumstances, varying requirements for reinstatement. The Suspension and Revocations webpage offers detailed information about reinstating a driver license after being suspended or revoked due to unpaid traffic tickets, failure to comply or appear at a traffic summons, failure to complete a court-ordered driver improvement course, inadequate vision, being a habitual traffic offender, being delinquent in child support and more. Medical Review Do you have a family member or friend whose medical condition may make them an unsafe driver? As a concerned citizen, you may see behaviors and symptoms of medical conditions that may indicate someone is unsafe to drive. The mission of the Medical Review program is not to prevent an individual with a medical condition from driving, but to assure the condition does not interfere with the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Federal Real ID Act The Federal REAL ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials after January 1, 2010. Because Florida is a REAL ID compliant state, Florida driver licenses and ID cards are accepted nationwide as official identification for domestic air travel and access to military bases and most Federal facilities. Teen Drivers Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws allow young drivers to safely gain driving experience under lower-risk conditions before obtaining full driving privileges. These laws outline limits and restrictions for new drivers, ages 15, 16 and 17. Florida's GDL laws are designed to help teens gradually and safely build their skills and experience behind the wheel. It is important for teens and their parents to understand these laws and obey them. Mature Driver Mature Driver is an education and awareness campaign designed to educate the public about the effects of age on driving ability and to encourage drivers to make appropriate choices to maximize personal safety and the safety of Florida's communities. New Driver License & ID Card Starting in August 2017, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles began issuing a new, more secure Florida driver license and ID card. The new credential provides Floridians the most secure over-the-counter credential on the market today.