Lost/Stolen License Reservation
REAL I.D. Explained
The Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 set new standards for the issuance of driver licenses and ID cards. REAL ID was created in response to the 9/11 Commission recommendation that the U.S. improve its system for issuing identification documents.
The Department of Homeland Security developed REAL ID standards to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and ID cards. These standards help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.
REAL ID licenses and ID cards have a star in the upper right corner.
Don’t Get Caught Without Your REAL ID. Starting May 3, 2023, every U.S. resident must present a REAL ID compliant driver license or state ID card to board commercial flights or enter federal buildings.
If your driver license or state ID card is not REAL ID compliant, don’t wait! Make your appointment soon and get your REAL ID ahead of the deadline.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Primary Identification – An original of one of the following documents with complete name
- U.S. birth certificate, including some U.S. territories and District of Columbia (birth certificates from Puerto Rico must have an issue date after July 1, 2010)
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or form N-570
- Certificate of Citizenship, form N-560 or form N-561
Notes:
- Only a birth certificate issued by a county health department or the CDC Bureau of Vital Statistics will be accepted. Hospital birth certificates are not considered a certified document and will not be accepted.
- When applicable, an original or certified copy of a government issued marriage certificate, court order or divorce decree, which MUST contain the seal from the issuing agency, must be provided to link the name on the primary identification to the name on the license or ID card.
PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY DOCUMENTS
Proof of Social Security – An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete Social Security Number
- Social Security Card
- W-2 form (not handwritten)
- Pay check/stub
- SSA-1099
- 1099 form (not handwritten)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Proof of Residential Address – Any two of the following documents, copies are accepted
Current driver license or ID card may not be used as proof of residential address.
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
- Florida voter registration card
- Florida vehicle registration or title
- Utility bill
- A utility hook up or work order – not more than 60 days old
- Automobile payment booklet
- Selective service card
- Medial or health card with address listed
- Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
- Current automobile insurance policy or bill
- Educational institution transcript for the current school year
- Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
- W2 form or 1099 form
- Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements
- Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or half-way house verifying they receive your mail. The letter must be accompanied by a completed and notarized Certification of Address Form
If you reside with a relative:- Provide two acceptable proofs of their residential address (in the relative’s name)
- A document demonstrating family relationship, examples include adoption records, birth certificate, and marriage license
- A completed Certification of Address Form, relative must sign in person or the form must be notarized.
If you reside with a non-relative:
- Provide two acceptable proofs of their residential address (in the non-relative’s name)
- A completed Certification of Address Form, relative must sign in person or the form must be notarized.