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| FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARD GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| To obtain a personalized list detailing your required documents, visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.GatherGoGet.com before you make the trip to our office. |
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| For Additional Document Help visit: www.GatherGoGet.com/documents. |
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| NOTE: Effective September 1, 2009, most motor vehicle and driver license fees increased significantly. These fee increases were passed by the Florida Legislature and approved by the Governor to help balance the state budget. None of the additional money will stay with Pasco County Government or the Tax Collector's Office. For a list of the new fees visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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| FAQS for Driver License Changes Effective January 1, 2010 |
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| If your Florida License is currently suspended, revoked or cancelled; or you |
| have received correspondence from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses; or to |
| obtain information regarding your driver license history: |
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| You may request this information in person at our office. Personal Identification is required. OR |
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| You may request this information by telephone from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses. |
| Contact Customer Service at (850) 617-2000, Monday thru Friday. |
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| If your Florida License or Identification Card has been lost or stolen: |
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| If your Florida Driver License or Identification Card has been lost or stolen, you may obtain a replacement at our office . |
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| The following documentation is required: |
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| • United States Birth Certificate OR valid United States Passport. A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth |
| certificates cannot be accepted. |
| • Social Security Card or one of the following documents showing your full social security number: W-2 form, pay check stub, or |
| Form 1099. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida Driver License |
| or Identification Card. If you have recently changed your name, update your records with the Social Security Administration |
| before you apply for your License or Identification Card. |
| • Proof of residential address requires two of the following reflecting your name and address: deed, mortgage statement, lease |
| agreement,voter registration, vehicle registration, W2 form, 1099 form, or a homeowners, automobile, or life insurance policy. |
| For a complete list of items,click Proof of Residential Address. |
| • If the documentation submitted reflects any name change, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License, Divorce Decree or |
| Court Order,must be submitted. In some instances, more than one marriage license, divorce decree or court order document may be |
| required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted. Marriage license must be from a governmental agency. |
| Church issued licenses cannot be accepted. |
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| For a list of Driver License and Identification Card fees visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety |
| and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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| To change your name or address on a Florida License or Identification Card: |
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| NOTE: Effective September 1, 2009, most motor vehicle and driver license fees increased significantly. These fee increases were passed by the Florida Legislature and approved by the Governor to help balance the state budget. None of the additional money will stay with Pasco County Government or the Tax Collector's Office. For a list of the new fees visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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| Address Change Information: |
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| A replacement Florida Driver License or Identification Card with a new address and photo may be obtained at our office. |
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| The following documentation is required: |
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| • United States Birth Certificate OR valid United States Passport. A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth |
| certificates cannot be accepted. |
| • Social Security Card or one of the following documents showing your full social security number: W-2 form, pay check stub, or, |
| Form 1099. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear |
| on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. If you have recently changed your name, update your |
| records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your Florida Driver License or Identification Card. |
| • Proof of residential address requires two of the following reflecting your name and address: deed, mortgage statement, lease |
| agreement,voter registration, vehicle registration, W2 form, 1099 form, or a homeowners, automobile, or life insurance policy. |
| For a complete list of items,click Proof of Residential Address. |
| • If the documentation submitted reflects any name change, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License, Divorce Decree or |
| Court Order,must be submitted. In some instances, more than one marriage license, divorce decree or court order document may be |
| required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted. Marriage license must be from a governmental agency. |
| Church issued licenses cannot be accepted. |
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| You may complete and mail a Division of Driver License Mail-In Address Change Form to Tallahassee with the required fee for a |
| Driver License or an Identification Card. Either a new license or decal reflecting your new address will be provided |
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| For a list of Driver License and Identification Card fees visit the Florida Department |
| of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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| Effective November 1, 2009, a Florida Driver License and Florida Identification Card may longer be issued to the same person. |
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| Name Change Information: |
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| A name change requires the issuance of a new Driver License or Identification Card. |
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| A replacement with new name and photo may be obtained at our office. |
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| The following documentation is required: |
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| • United States Birth Certificate OR valid United States Passport. A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth |
| certificates cannot be accepted. |
| • Social Security Card or one of the following documents showing your full social security number: W-2 form, pay check stub, or |
| Form 1099. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear |
| on the Florida Driver License or Identification Card. If you have recently changed your name, update your | |
| records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your Florida Driver license or Identification Card. |
| • Proof of residential address requires two of the following reflecting your name and address: deed, mortgage statement, lease |
| agreement,voter registration, vehicle registration, W2 form, 1099 form, or a homeowners, automobile, or life insurance policy. |
| For a complete list of items,click Proof of Residential Address. |
| • If the documentation submitted reflects any name change, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License, Divorce Decree or |
| Court Order,must be submitted. In some instances, more than one marriage license, divorce decree or court order document may be |
| required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted. Marriage license must be from a governmental agency. |
| Church issued licenses cannot be accepted. |
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| A change of name cannot be processed by mail or Internet. |
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| For a list of Driver License and Identification Card fees visit the Florida Department of |
| and Motor Vehicles' and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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| Effective November 1, 2009, a Florida Driver License and Florida Identification Card may longer be issued to the same person. |
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| To Renew your Florida Driver License: |
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| Driver License renewal forms are mailed directly from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses in Tallahassee . |
| The renewal form will indicate whether you may renew by mail, or if you must renew in person. |
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| At this time, State Policy does not permit Tax Collectors to renew Driver Licenses by mail. You may mail your renewal card and |
| check to the Division's Tallahassee address provided on the renewal card, OR you may renew over the Internet at the web address |
| provided on the renewal card, or through www.flhsmv.gov |
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| Further information regarding renewal by mail may be obtained from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses. Contact Customer Service |
| at (850) 617-2000, Monday thru Friday. |
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| If required, you may renew in person at our office. Florida law requires an additional $6.25 service charge for renewal at any |
| Tax Collector Office. |
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| The following documentation is required to renew your driver license: |
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| • United States Birth Certificate OR valid United States Passport. A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth |
| certificates cannot be accepted. |
| • Social Security Card or one of the following documents showing your full social security number: W-2 form, pay check stub, or |
| Form 1099. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear |
| on your Florida Driver License. If you have recently changed your name, update your |
| records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your Florida Driver License. |
| • Proof of residential address requires two of the following reflecting your name and address: deed, mortgage statement, lease |
| agreement,voter registration, vehicle registration, W2 form, 1099 form, or a homeowners, automobile, or life insurance policy. |
| or a complete list of items,click Proof of Residential Address. |
| • If the documentation submitted reflects any name change, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License, Divorce Decree or |
| Court Order,must be submitted. In some instances, more than one marriage license, divorce decree or court order document may be |
| required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted. Marriage license must be from a governmental agency. |
| Church issued licenses cannot be accepted. |
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| To obtain a personalized list detailing your required documents, visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: |
| www.GatherGoGet.com before you make the trip to our office. |
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| Our following offices provide Driver License services: |
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| • New Port Richey, Tax Collector Building, 4720 U.S. Highway 19, Gulf Harbors. |
| • Dade City, East Pasco Government Center, Room 100, 14236 6th Street. |
| • Land O' Lakes, Central Pasco Government Center, 4111 Land O'Lakes Boulevard (U.S. Highway 41). |
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| Driver License written or vehicle test must begin no later than one hour before office closing time. No appointment is necessary. |
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| To Renew your Florida Identification Card: |
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| The Florida Division of Driver Licenses does not mail renewal notices for Identification Cards. Identification Cards can be renewed over |
| the Internet at www.flhsmv.gov or at our office. Identification Cards cannot be renewed by mail. The expiration date will be found |
| on the card. |
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| The following documentation is required to renew your Florida Identification Card: |
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| • United States Birth Certificate OR valid United States Passport.A birth certificate must be issued by a government agency. Hospital birth |
| certificates cannot be accepted. |
| • Social Security Card or one of the following documents showing your full social security number: W-2 form, pay check stub, or |
| Form 1099. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear |
| on the Identification Card. If you have recently changed your name, update your |
| records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your Identification Card. |
| • Proof of residential address requires two of the following reflecting your name and address: deed, mortgage statement, lease |
| agreement, voter registration, vehicle registration, W2 form, 1099 form, or a homeowners, automobile, or life insurance policy. |
| For a complete list of items,click Proof of Residential Address. |
| • If the documentation submitted reflects any name change, an original or certified copy of your Marriage License, Divorce Decree or |
| Court Order,must be submitted. In some instances, more than one marriage license, divorce decree or court order document may be |
| required to show the chain of name changes. Photocopies cannot be accepted. Marriage license must be from a governmental agency. |
| Church issued licenses cannot be accepted. |
|
| To obtain a personalized list detailing your required documents, visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: |
| www.GatherGoGet.com before you make the trip to our office. |
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| Effective November 1, 2009, a Florida Driver License and Florida Identification Card may longer be issued to the same person. |
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| Florida Identification Cards may be renewed at our following offices: |
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| • New Port Richey, Tax Collector Building, 4720 U.S. Highway 19, Gulf Harbors. |
| • Dade City, East Pasco Government Center, Room 100, 14236 6th Street. |
| • Land O' Lakes, Central Pasco Government Center, 4111 Land O'Lakes Boulevard (U.S. Highway 41). |
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| For a list of Driver License and Identification Card fees visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety |
| and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. |
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