**Requirements for Obtaining Driver License and Identification Changed on January 1, 2010**

Driver Licenses

On January 1, 2010, new requirements went into effect for obtaining and renewing driver licenses and identification cards. Customers may visit www.GatherGoGet.com to get their own personalized list of documents before visiting any driver license office. You’ll be hearing a lot more about www.GatherGoGet.com as motorists will be required to prove their identity as they Gather documentation, Go to a Tax Collector or State Driver License office, and Get a new driver license or identification card. If you need information, call 727-464-7777. The direct line to Gather Go Get is 850-617-3995.

Florida is leading the nation in an effort to provide residents with an even more secure identification card. Current Florida license or ID cards will continue to be valid as identification for federal purposes until December 1, 2014 for individuals born after December 1, 1964 and December 1, 2017 for everyone else. After 2014 and 2017, federal agencies will no longer accept a driver license or ID card unless it is REAL ID compliant. You will not be allowed to board commercial flights or enter federal facilities unless you have compliant identification.

When visiting an office, you must bring original documents (Hand-written documents are not accepted) that prove your identity, Social Security number and residential address (cannot be a Post Office box). Documents are required from each of the three categories: 
 
1) Proof of Identity (BRING ONE)
  • Certified birth certificate (not hospital)
  • Valid US passport
  • Certificate of naturalization
  • Consular report of birth abroad. 

People who have had a legal name change are required to present original or certified copies of all marriage certificates or court orders that show name changes.

2) Proof of Social Security Number (BRING ONE)
     Must show the COMPLETE Social Security Number
  • Social Security card
  • W-2 form
  • Pay check stub showing applicant's name and number
  • SSA-1099, or non-SSA-1099 

No Social Security Number?

U.S. Citizens or Immigrants must bring SSA form L-676. Non-Immigrants or Canadian Citizens must bring at least one proof of ID from the list available at www.GatherGoGet.com

3) Proofs of Residential Address (BRING TWO)

  • Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement or payment booklet or rental agreement
  • Florida voter registration card
  • Florida vehicle registration or title
  • W-2 form or 1099
  • Utility bill, hookup or work order not more than two months old
  • Current automobile or homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
  • Mail from financial institution not more than two months old
  • Medical or health card with address
  • Letter from shelter or half-way house verifying applicant lives at this address
  • Current educational transcripts

No proof of residential address?

If you have no proof of residential address in your own name, you will need two proofs of address – along with a statement – from a parent, stepparent, guardian, or other person residing at the same address. If you only have one proof of residential address in your own name, you need one additional proof of address – along with a statement – from a parent, stepparent, guardian, or other person residing at the same address.

NOTE: Hand-written documents not accepted.

Regardless of when your driver license is up for renewal, we suggest that all motorists visit www.GatherGoGet.com to obtain a personalized list and gather the required documents before visiting a Tax Collector or Driver License office.