Related Questions from DMV Answers

• How do I replace a FL ID card?

  • Identification > ID Cards

  Replacing Your Florida Identification Card Getting a duplicate card is an easy process; you can either apply online or in person at your local driver license office. Replace Online Visit the GoRenew site. Select the lost ID card option. Follow the instructions provided. Pay the duplicate ID card fee (see below). NOTE: If you're not a U.S. citizen, you can't apply for a replacement ID card online. Replace In Person Go to a Florida driver's license office (appointments are available but not required). Bring two forms of identification and proof of residence. Pay the duplicate ID card fee (see below). NOTE: If you're not a U.S. citizen, you must present proof of legal presence. Replacement Identification Card Fee It costs $25 to get a duplicate ID card. However, if your card was stolen and..

  Read More >>

• How often must I renew a state ID card?

  • Identification > ID Cards

  A state identification card is available in every state and the District of Columbia. It, in most instances, is only available to residents who do not hold a valid drivers license.  Renew State ID With Your Local DMV The length of your ID card depends on your state. Most are valid for four to five years (see accompanying grid). Depending on your DMV, you may or may not receive an ID card renewal notice. Unlike a drivers license, however, you won't be penalized for not renewing your identification card. However, if you've grown accustomed to the advantages of harboring a state ID card, it's in your best interest to avoid an expired ID. Airlines, for instance, won't allow you to board a jet with invalid ID, nor will banks allow you cash checks with dated photo ID. For information on..

  Read More >>

• How old do I have to be to get an ID Card?

  • Identification > ID Cards

  State ID Age Requirements Most states don't impose a minimum age restriction (see grid) for residents (children or teens) seeking an identification card. Although, depending on the state, you may, depending on age, be required to provide parental approval when applying. In Utah, for example, an ID card applicant who’s younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian sign the application. For specific application requirements and fees in your state, contact your local DMV. Possessing a state identification card is not mandatory. Whether you’re a teen or adult, it does, however, come in handy when photo ID is required. With an ID card you can board airplanes, register to vote, attend R-rated movies, and cash checks...

  Read More >>

• How much is an ID card in my state?

  • Identification > ID Cards

  Identification Card Fee Schedules Every state offers a photo ID card for residents who don't own a drivers license, instruction permit, or some other form of legitimate photo identification. The advantages of owning a state ID are many. With identification you can board an airline, register to vote, apply for a passport, cash checks, and, depending on age, purchase alcohol and attend an R rated movie. As you can see, photo ID is pretty important. Check your state in the grid below for ID fees, and for more information about the ID application requirements (for example, some states won’t let residents apply for ID cards until they reach a certain age, while other states will allow any resident to apply) and fees in your state, contact your local DMV office...

  Read More >>

• How do I apply for a Florida ID card?

  • Identification > ID Cards

  First-Time Applicants for FL ID Cards A Florida identification card is a great way for children, teens, senior citizens, and others who may not possess a drivers license to have a photo means of identification. To apply for your ID card, here's what to bring to the driver license office: Two acceptable forms of identification. One proof of date of birth. Two proofs of residential address. One proof of Social Security number. One proof of legal presence (non- U.S. citizens only). The $25 state ID card fee. See the FHSMV site for a complete list of acceptable documents for each category.   Applicants must be at least five years old to get an ID card. Additional Information Have any questions about the ID process? Need to know how to get a drivers license if you're a teen? Call the FHSMV..

  Read More >>