Replacing a lost Florida driver license
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.
If your license was stolen, get proof of the theft; the replacement is then free.
Source: flsenate.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If your card is REAL ID compliant, you can order the replacement online through FLHSMV's MyDMV Portal.
Source: pbctax.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Otherwise visit a tax collector office with proof of identity and proof of birth.
Source: flsenate.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $25 state replacement fee.
Source: flsenate.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
- Replacement fee
- $25 under state law; free if the license was stolen and you show proof of the theft.Source: flsenate.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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