Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Statewide Florida driver licenses, REAL ID, vehicle titles, registrations, and MyDMV Portal services across all 67 counties.
Customers must renew their Florida driver license or ID card every eight years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. Florida driver license holders may renew their credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration date and ID card holders may renew 12 months in advance of the expiration date.
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8-year renewal cycle & advance window
Customers must renew their Florida driver license or ID card every eight years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. Florida driver license holders may renew their credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration date and ID card holders may renew 12 months in advance of the expiration date.
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Customers must visit an office to become REAL ID compliant for the first time. Visit www.flhsmv.gov/locations to find a driver license service center or tax collector office near you. We recommend making an appointment prior to your office visit.
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Where can I go to get a REAL ID?
Customers must visit an office to become REAL ID compliant for the first time. Visit www.flhsmv.gov/locations to find a driver license service center or tax collector office near you. We recommend making an appointment prior to your office visit.
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No additional certificates needed! Once you complete the Class E Knowledge Exam through a registered Third Party Administrator your exam information is automatically submitted to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and this information is available at all driver license offices. Paper certificates are no longer required at the driver license office.
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Driver License Exams
No additional certificates needed! Once you complete the Class E Knowledge Exam through a registered Third Party Administrator your exam information is automatically submitted to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and this information is available at all driver license offices. Paper certificates are no longer required at the driver license office.
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You may purchase your own 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver record through the MyDMV Portal. Find information regarding how to set up an account on FLHSMV’s MyDMV Portal page. You may also purchase your own driver record from any driver license service center, clerk of court office who provides this service, or from a private vendor.
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Questions About Driving Records
You may purchase your own 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver record through the MyDMV Portal. Find information regarding how to set up an account on FLHSMV’s MyDMV Portal page. You may also purchase your own driver record from any driver license service center, clerk of court office who provides this service, or from a private vendor.
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In the state of Florida, all license plates are required to be replaced every 10 years per section 320.06(1)(b), Florida Statutes. Once you have chosen a desired plate(s), see the Motor Vehicle Registrations page to learn how to apply for a license plate and registration. The department’s License Plates Rate Chart (HSMV form 83140) may help you with estimating total fees.
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License Plates & Registration
In the state of Florida, all license plates are required to be replaced every 10 years per section 320.06(1)(b), Florida Statutes. Once you have chosen a desired plate(s), see the Motor Vehicle Registrations page to learn how to apply for a license plate and registration. The department’s License Plates Rate Chart (HSMV form 83140) may help you with estimating total fees.
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A certificate of title in either electronic or paper form is the proof of ownership of a vehicle, mobile home, or vessel in the state of Florida. Most vehicles, mobile homes, or vessels are required to be titled, with the exception of mopeds, motorized bicycles, and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.
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Liens and Titles
A certificate of title in either electronic or paper form is the proof of ownership of a vehicle, mobile home, or vessel in the state of Florida. Most vehicles, mobile homes, or vessels are required to be titled, with the exception of mopeds, motorized bicycles, and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.
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Permanent – Persons with long-term mobility impairments, or who are certified as legally blind, qualify for a permanent disabled person parking permit or license plate. Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder’s birthdate. A person issued a lifetime disabled parking permit will remain valid throughout their lifetime and do not require renewal. There is no fee for this parking permit.
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Permanent Disabled Person Parking Permits (F.S. s. 320.0848)
Permanent – Persons with long-term mobility impairments, or who are certified as legally blind, qualify for a permanent disabled person parking permit or license plate. Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder’s birthdate. A person issued a lifetime disabled parking permit will remain valid throughout their lifetime and do not require renewal. There is no fee for this parking permit.
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Select your county below for information on local driver license and motor vehicle service centers, Bureau for Administrative Reviews, Florida Highway Patrol stations, Clerk of the Court offices and motorist services regional offices.
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All 67 Counties Motorist Service Center Directory
Select your county below for information on local driver license and motor vehicle service centers, Bureau for Administrative Reviews, Florida Highway Patrol stations, Clerk of the Court offices and motorist services regional offices.
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