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 Florida Driver Licenses and ID numbers to change, July 31, to enhance security
Health  |  Fri - July 19, 2024 5:18 pm  |  Article Hits:142  |  A+ | a-

                   Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) 

Tallahassee, Florida - On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin changing the numbers of Florida driver's licenses and identification cards to aid in improving security and safeguarding the identities of the card holders, due to  legislation that amended Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a), which will require the numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. 

The driver's license or identification card format will remain the same, although a different formula utilizing randomization will now be used to determine the driver license numbers assigned to a customer. Customers renewing or replacing their license or identification cards in person or online will be issued a new number. Those applying for a first-time license or identification card will be issued a card that meets the new statutory requirements. 

Once the new number has been issued, it will only change again if the customer's last name changes. Any new credential, printed report or receipt will display the newly generated driver license or identification number.  

As a reminder, FLHSMV offers a quick, convenient way to renew your driver license or ID card online at the MyDMV Portal - mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/Home/en/Account/Landing - if eligible. Customers must go into an office: 
• If a customer used the online convenience service on their last renewal. 
• If a customer is not REAL ID compliant. Lean about REAL ID at flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/real-id.
• If a customer wishes to update their photo. 
• If the customer changes their name using an original or certified court order or marriage certificate. 
• If a customer wishes to add or remove a designation or has a court order to update their credential. 
• If a customer is getting a Florida driver license or ID card for the first time. 
• If the customer holds a commercial driver license. 
• If the license has the word "TEMPORARY" printed on it. 

To learn what documentation is needed to renew or replace a Florida Driver License or Florida Identification Card, visit flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring.
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