Driver Licenses
General Information
Get your first Florida license or ID Card
Whether you have never had a driver license anywhere before or have had a driver license from another state or country, you can begin your application, information and instructions from this link.
Renew license or ID Card
U.S. citizens and immigrants who have been issued a Florida driver license since 2002 may renew at their local driver license office, on-line, by telephone or by mail. You may renew your license up to 18 months prior to expiration.
Replace lost or stolen license or ID Card
You may apply for a duplicate license on line or at the local driver license office. How to instructions and information.
Change of address
Changing Your Address On your Driver License or Identification Card. It's important to keep the address on your vehicle registration current so you'll receive your notice when your renewal date nears.
Correct errors on driver license/ID card
Customer Service Center telephone number.
Obtain driving record (abstract)
See how to obtain a copy of a driving record from a private vendor, county court clerk or mail.
Obtain a crash report
How to get Crash Reports. Form for copies of crash reports dating back more than 12 months. Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles mailing address.
Notify DHSMV of your auto insurance
Fastest way is to update your insurance information online. Information on other methods.
Obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Requirements for applicants for a Commercial Driver License. Class A, B and C Exam Requirements and more.
Driver License Check
Online check free, instantly and easy to use at anytime.
Online Insurance Update
Instant, simple check with one click.
Graduated License-Under Age 18
Teen safety programs. Driving Certification form, complete guide and more.
Learner License
What you need to provide for a learners license. Requirements, restrictions and more information.
Minor's Driving Record
Online access to the general public. |
Florida Vehicle Registration & Titling
Register Vehicles
Information for vehicles out of state, in Florida, Fees and FAQs on Registration of Motor Vehicles. Easy to follow instructions.
Getting a Title
Get a Hassle Free Title. What you must have, basic fees, What documentation is required and more.
Change State Registrations
Just moved to Florida and need to get a driver license and your car registered. Requirements and more.
Change name
Change your name on a certificate of title or registration. Vehicle Title Registration, fees and more.
Address Changes
Changing Your Address On Your Motor Vehicle Registration (Tag and Title) online or help with visiting your local tax collector's office. Changing Your Address On your Driver License or Identification Card.
Obtain Motor Vehicle Records
Computerized Motor Vehicle Data. Contact Information or Questions.
Sold your Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel
Protect yourself after selling a vehicle.
License Plates
State License Plate Design
Specialty License Plates
Personalized and Military License Plates
Personalized License Plate Inquiry
Florida License Plates Brochure
Buying or Selling a Car
Buyer's Guides, How To Buy A Used Car, Pricing a Used Car and more.
A Disabled Parking Permits
Application Requirements, form, Procedures & Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions.
Boat Registration and Titles
Florida Vessel Owners Facts and Figures. Where to apply. Expedited duplicate vessel title and more.
Electronic Lien and Title System
Learn More About Electronic Lien and Title (ELT). What is the ELT System. Electronic Title benefits and other information.
Off Highway Vehicles
Certificate of Title, Florida OHV Guide and instructions.
Vehicle Importation Regulations
General importation instructions, What vehicles can be imported. Who can help with importing and more.
Motor Vehicle & Vessel Registrations, Tags and Titles links
How to helpful links. License plate information. Motor Vehicles forms. How to get a fast title and more. |
Forms
Save time by avoiding visiting the local office by downloading your own forms and publications. Provided by state's official website. List of forms in a particular order or just view all forms. You can print and find out where to mail with filing instructions, fees and guidelines.
Forms for Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Vessels, Disabled Placards
Motor Vehicles forms sorted by name
Motor Vehicles forms sorted by number
Manuals for drivers licenses
Driver Handbooks
Department's handbook sponsor's web site.
DMV Procedures Manual
Title and Lien, Registration, Motor Carrier Services, Field Operations, Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction, Fees, Forms, Law and Rule, Vessels and Electronic Filing System.
Florida Dealer Handbook
IRP Manual
International Registration Plan trucking manual.
IFTA Manual
International Fuel Tax Agreement Trucking manual. |
Misc. Links and FAQs
Free and easy to use information without having to navigate through confusing and unrelated sites. Many services and information are available online from any computer. Rules, statutes, regulation and how to information available from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Vehicle Information Check
Links to HSMV related sites
FAQs on Trucking/Commercial Motor Carriers
International Registration Plan (IRP) and the requirements. How to register under the Florida IRP and more.
On-line Appointment Service and Information System (OASIS)
You can schedule an appointment for services online.
Closure of Roads
Look up Traffic Incidents by Region.
Driving and Education Course Schools in Florida
Traffic Law & Substance Abuse, Advanced Driver Improvement Courses Education Course Schools, basic driver, avoidance course and more.
License Fees
Hazmat Endorsements
Application process, licensing procedures, appeals process and guidelines.
Ignition Interlock
Court Reporting Requirements, Costs to the Defendant, Indigency Guidelines, Basic Specifications and more. |
