Renew or Replace your Driver License or State ID in Florida

Florida driver licenses or ID cards must be renewed every eight years by the date of expiry displayed on the card/document. You can easily renew or replace your driver license or state ID in Florida using Swift-tags.com.

Required Documents for Driver License Replacement Online

To replace a driver license using the online service, you will need to provide the correct information such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, driver license number and license plate number.

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By providing this information, Swift-tags.com should be able to locate your records to order a replacement license. It is important to note that if you last renewed your Florida driver license using an online service, you will need to renew by going to the office with the required documents (see list in section below).

  • ID to prove your date of birth (e.g. birth certificate or passport)
  • Proof of social security number (social security card, W-2 form, paycheck or SSA 1099)
  • Proof of residential address (mortgage statement, voter registration card, medical card or W-2 form

What documents do I need to get a Florida driver license?

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If you are under 18, to apply for your learner’s permit Florida driver license, you will need to complete and pass a number of tests, including:

  • Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course
  • Road Rules and Road Signs Test online or in person
  • A vision test and hearing test (available at the DMV)

When you apply for your license you will need to provide proof that you completed the TLSAE course, as well as parental consent form and proof of ID, social security number and residential address.

If you are over 18, you will not require the parental consent form.

Documents required for a replacement driver license

To get a replacement driver license you require the following documents:

  • ID to prove your date of birth (e.g. birth certificate or passport)
  • Proof of social security number (social security card, W-2 form, paycheck or SSA 1099)
  • Proof of residential address (mortgage statement, voter registration card, medical card or W-2 form)

Can I get a Florida drivers license online?

Yes, you can renew a Florida driver license by using an online service such as Swift-tags.com. However, if your last driver license renewal was done online, then you will need to go into the DMV office to renew your license.

Do you need a Florida driver license to buy a car in Florida?

No, it is not a legal requirement to have a driver license to be able to buy a car in Florida. However, you would not be able to legally drive a car without a valid license or learner’s permit. There are a number of reasons why people without a license would want to buy a car without driving it themselves, for example, buying a car for a relative, a caregiver or an employee.


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How do I transfer my out-of-state license to Florida?

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