Document Requirements (as set forth by the Sarasota County Tax Collector and Drivers License Office)
Document Requirements for Driver's License and ID Card
In compliance with the federal Real ID law, in 2010 Florida was one of the first states to begin issuing Real ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards. This means that when you come to our office to obtain, renew or replace a Florida driver's license or ID card, you must bring original documents from 1, 2 and 3 below. All documents will be returned to you and your current driver's license or ID card must be surrendered. Visit the Florida DMV's website(link is external) for a complete listing of documents needed and other information related to obtaining your driver's license or ID card.
1. Identification
Bring One (originals only):
If your current name is different than the name on your document below, see 1A.
Limited exceptions may be available if born 1945 or prior; contact us for more details.
- Certified U.S. birth certificate (hospital certificate not accepted)
- U.S. passport (may be current or expired)
- Certificate of naturalization
- Consular report of birth abroad
- Permanent Resident (Green) Card (1A. does not apply)
1A. Name change due to marriage or court order
- Government issued or certified copy of EACH marriage certificate (church certificate may be acceptable for persons born 1945 or prior)
- Court order(s) that show your name change(s) (copy not accepted
2. Social Security Number with the same name as 1 or 1A above
Bring One (original only) must show complete number:
- Social Security card
- W-2 form or 1099
- Medicare or Medicaid card with your Social Security number
- Any government issued document showing name and complete Social Security number
If you cannot locate any of the documents, but know your complete number and it matches Social Security records, an affidavit will be provided for your completion
3. Residential Address – not post office box
Bring Two (of 2 different sources):
- Bank statement, mortgage statement
- Rental agreement showing residential address
- Florida vehicle or vessel registration or title
- Utility bill/hookup order
- Florida voter information card(link is external)
- W-2 form or 1099
Customers who do not have any of the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside. In addition, a Certification of Address(link is external) form must be completed.
3. Special Document Requirements
Veterans
Bring:
-
D214 showing honorable discharge
Note: reduced fee with VA proof of 100% service connected disabilit
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Current Medical Card