All drivers licenses not created equally
About 1000 people move to Florida each day. That indicates plenty of new drivers showing up at the local DMV offices. But depending on where you are moving from your out-of-state drivers license might not count as primary identification and Florida will impose stricter ID requirements.
Already have a Drivers License - Recognized by Florida
When you have a drivers license from yet another US state that Florida recognizes as a primary form of ID then getting your florida drivers license might be fairly straightforward. The greatest challenge is supplying the correct ID. A drivers license from most US states is recognized by Florida as a primary source of identification.
It need to be accompanied by a secondary ID like a social security card, marriage certificate, a life insurance policy, or a birth certificate. See the full list of secondary documents accepted by the Florida DMV.
Far more ID Needed
If your drivers license is from one of the following 20 US states it really is only acceptable as a secondary form of ID.
Alaska
Connecticut
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Your ID requirements are stricter - as a primary type of ID you must provide 1 of the following documents:
Original or certified United States birth certificate
Valid United States passport
Certificate of Naturalization
Bring the correct ID
Failing to bring acceptable identification is the most common reason individuals fail to get their Florida drivers license. And it can painful. Very first you'll wait, and wait, and wait - then you may present your ID. In the event you don’t have the required documents you go house.
Know your Social Security Number
US Citizens are necessary to provide a valid Social Security number.
Suspended Drivers Licenses a No Go
If your out-of-state drivers license is suspended you need to clear up the suspension just before you'll be given a Florida drivers license.
Make an Appointment
To speed up your pay a visit to to the Florida DMV make an appointment. The whole process might be accomplished on-line. To make an appointment you are going to indicate the kind of appointment you need to create - in this case Convert Out-of-State License to Florida, then you will choose the Florida County where you want to visit the DMV.