Please note that after clicking many of the links below, you will be directed to the FLHSMV online services website.Īttention Florida residents! Deadline approaching to upgrade your Florida driver license or identification card to a REAL ID.Įffective April 27, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of the REAL ID enforcement deadline by 19 months, from Octoto May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Tax Collector's Office is only an agent for the FLHSMV and provides these servivces on behalf of them. Helpful Tools and Information: Driver license and motorist services are under the authority of the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Florida is a REAL ID compliant state and all Florida licenses should be accepted nationwide. The new credentials have a star in the upper right corner of the card, as shown in the sample license example on the right. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials after January 1, 2010. The REAL ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver licenses and ID cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce identity fraud. The Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 sets new standards for the issuance of driver licenses and ID cards. If you are not REAL ID compliant, you will have to provide additional documentation of identity for domestic air travel*** adults will need to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel. What is the Federal REAL ID Act? ***Beginning May 3, 2023, all U.S. Big Pine Key Satellite Office (driving and written exams not available at this location).You may obtain a new, renewal, or replacement driver license in person at our following office locations (the last driving tests for the day are at 3:15 PM and ALL driver license services end at 4:15 PM daily): Online driver license renewals are handled through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.