Getting a REAL ID in Florida
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Look for the star in the upper right corner of your card; if it is there, you already have REAL ID.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring one original proof of identity, such as a certified U.S. birth certificate or valid passport.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring proof of your Social Security number, such as your card, a W-2 or a pay stub.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring two proofs of your Florida residential address showing exactly the same address.
Source: hillstaxfl.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If your name has changed, bring certified marriage certificates or court orders that link your names.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Take the documents in person to your county tax collector, which issues REAL ID cards for FLHSMV.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- REAL ID
- A REAL ID card has a star in the upper right corner; since May 7, 2025 one is needed to board commercial flights or enter federal buildings.Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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