Renew and Replace ID Cards in Florida
The Florida state ID renewal and the DMV ID replacement are transactions offered by state department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to holders of official ID cards. Note that the requirements to renew ID card credentials or obtain a copy of ID card in FL and the methods available to complete these procedures vary from those that apply for the issuance of new ID cards.
While nondrivers must visit a nearby driver licensing office to obtain an original ID, they will be able to replace or renew it via the department’s online services. Learn more about renewing ID card credentials and obtaining a duplicate ID card in FL by reading the sections outlined below.
How to Renew Your ID Card in Florida
To complete the DMV ID renewal, applicants will be required to submit several documents, as well as the fee payment in person through a nearby FLHSMV location. However, the option to renew ID card online may also be available to certain groups of applicants. The department allows you to complete the process of renewing ID card credentials via the internet only if you:
- Have completed your last FL state ID renewal in person.
- Do not hold a state-issued FL driving license.
- Are not classified as a non-immigrant.
To learn more about the available methods to renew ID card credentials and the specific steps of each method, read the sections below.
How to Renew ID Cards in Florida Online
To finalize the procedure to renew ID card online in Florida, applicants will first have to access the FLHSMV GoRenew website, which offers online licensing services to state residents.
In order to access the application for the DMV identification card renewal, nondrivers will be required to submit several types of information, such as their name, date of birth, email and Social Security Number. After accepting your payment for the FL ID card renewal, the system will process your request and generate a confirmation page of the transaction.
You are obligated by law to destroy the expired ID card, when you receive the new credential. A small service fee will be charged when paying the FLHSMV fees via the internet with a credit or debit card.
How to Renew ID Cards in Florida in Person
Nondrivers who choose to finalize identification card renewal in person, and those who must utilize this application method, can submit their request through a local FLHSMV office.
When renewing ID cards in person, applicants will be required to submit their old ID card and present certain documentation, which may vary depending on several factors. For example, if you have completed the address and/or name change, then you will have to provide the corresponding proof of the change.
Nondrivers who are completing the procedure to renew ID cards for the first time after January 1st, 2010, will be required to submit proofs of identity, state residency and enrollment or exemption from the Social Security program, as the department started issuing credentials that comply with the regulations of the REAL ID Act after this date.
Note: To review the list of acceptable documents for the FL state ID renewal and to learn whether or not you can renew your credential via other methods, contact the department.
How to Replace Your ID Card in Florida
FL DMV ID replacement is a procedure that is generally completed for reasons such as replacing damaged, stolen or lost ID card credentials or updating any name and/or address changes on the credential.
Note that nondrivers can successfully complete the ID card replacement procedure by utilizing the same application methods available for the state ID renewal process outlined above. Therefore, to obtain a duplicate ID card in Florida, submit your request either in person through a driving license office or a tax collector location or by accessing the corresponding application via the FLHSMV GoRenew webpage.
How to Replace ID Cards in Florida Online
To obtain a replacement ID card via the internet, nondrivers have to access the corresponding application through the department’s online services website. Then, you can submit your request for a copy of ID card by completing several steps, such as entering your personal information, your ID card information and your contact email address and by providing the fee payment.
After confirming the payment for the FL ID card copy, they system will process your application and the department will manufacture your replacement credential.
Note: Applicants who have not yet obtained a REAL ID card will be required to submit their applications in person.
How to Replace ID Cards in Florida in Person
When replacing ID card credentials through a local driver licensing location, nondrivers will be asked to submit certain paperwork, as well as payment for the fee.
Depending on the reason for requesting a replacement ID card in Florida, and whether or not you have already obtained an identification card that complies with the REAL ID Act, the required set of documents may vary. For example, if you are ordering a duplicate ID card after legally changing your name, you will be required to submit an official document that proves the change.
If you are applying for an FL ID card replacement that follows the guidelines of the REAL ID Act, on the other hand, you will be required to submit the full set of original documents validating your state residency, lawful U.S. presence, identity and Social Security Number.
Florida ID Card Renewal and Replacement Fees
FLHSMV will process applications for replacement ID cards in Florida and state ID renewal requests only if the applicant successfully submits the full payment of the applicable fee.
Note that the cost of replacing or renewing ID cards in FL may vary depending on whether the applicant is eligible for a discounted or a no-cost credential. For example, while nondrivers can currently renew ID cards or obtain an FL ID card copy at the same fee of $25, homeless individuals and applicants who are below the federal poverty level are eligible for ID credentials free of charge.
The cost for the DMV ID renewal may also vary depending on whether or not you are renewing an expired ID card. If you are replacing a stolen ID card in FL, on the other hand, the replacement fee may be waived if you provide the filed police report.