How to Get a Replacement ID in Florida: Costs and Documents

A replacement ID in Florida costs $25 and can be ordered online through the MyDMV Portal if your current card is already REAL ID compliant, or in person at any FLHSMV service center or county tax collector office. The online route is faster; the in-person route is required for anyone whose card lacks the gold star, who needs a name or photo change, or who has never held a Florida ID before.

What It Costs

The base fee is $25, the same amount charged for an original or renewal.1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Fees Where you apply changes the total:

  • FLHSMV service center: $25 flat.
  • County tax collector office: $25 plus a $6.25 service fee.1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Fees
  • Online through MyDMV Portal: $25 plus a $2.00 non-refundable convenience fee.2Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. MyDMV Portal – Welcome to MyDMV Portal

Two groups pay nothing. Veterans presenting proof of honorable discharge to add the “Veteran” designation are exempt from both the $25 fee and the $6.25 tax collector service fee.1Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Fees People who are homeless as defined by Florida law are exempt from the $25 fee entirely.3Florida Legislature. Florida Statutes 322.21 – License Fees

Can You Replace It Online

Online replacement runs through the MyDMV Portal at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov or the GoRenew portal at services.flhsmv.gov/virtualoffice.4Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. GoRenew You can update your address in the same transaction.5Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Renew or Replace Your Florida Driver License or ID Card

You have to visit an office instead if any of the following apply to you:5Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Renew or Replace Your Florida Driver License or ID Card

  • Your current card is not REAL ID compliant (no gold star in the upper right corner).
  • You need a name change through a marriage certificate or court order.
  • You want to add or remove a designation, such as veteran status or organ donor.
  • You want a new photo.
  • You’ve never held a Florida ID before.
  • Your current card is marked “TEMPORARY.”

The portal verifies your identity using personal information including your date of birth and Social Security number. FLHSMV has to confirm your SSN electronically before the transaction goes through; if it can’t be verified, you’ll need to resolve the mismatch with the Social Security Administration before trying again.5Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Renew or Replace Your Florida Driver License or ID Card After payment, the card is mailed to the address on file. Online orders typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days.6Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. FAQ

Replacing It in Person

Any FLHSMV service center or county tax collector office that handles driver license services will process a replacement.7Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Locations Use the FLHSMV location finder at flhsmv.gov/locations to search by county. Some offices take walk-ins; others require appointments. Check before you go.

Bring your original documents (see the next section), pay the fee at the counter, and expect the clerk to take a new photo and signature. The permanent card is mailed to your home address; FLHSMV estimates two to three weeks for in-person orders.5Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Renew or Replace Your Florida Driver License or ID Card Keep any receipt or temporary paper credential until the real card arrives.

Documents to Bring

Florida requires three categories of proof. Every document must be an original or certified copy, not a photocopy.

U.S. Citizens

One proof of identity: a U.S. birth certificate (including from U.S. territories and D.C.), a valid U.S. passport or passport card, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship.8Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring – U.S. Citizen Puerto Rico birth certificates must be issued after July 1, 2010.

One proof of Social Security number, showing the full SSN: your Social Security card, a W-2, a pay stub, an SSA-1099, or any non-handwritten 1099.8Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring – U.S. Citizen

Two different proofs of Florida residential address. Acceptable options include a deed, mortgage statement, or lease; a Florida voter registration card; a valid Florida vehicle registration or title; a utility bill; a bank or credit card statement; or a homeowner’s or auto insurance policy or bill.8Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring – U.S. Citizen Utility bills, financial statements, and insurance documents must be dated within the last 60 days. Your current Florida ID card does not count as one of the two.

Non-Citizens

The SSN and residential address rules are the same. Identity documents depend on immigration status.

Lawful permanent residents: a valid green card (Form I-551), an I-551 stamp in a passport or on an I-94, or an immigration judge’s order granting asylum along with a valid passport.9Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring – Immigrant

Non-immigrants: a valid employment authorization card (Form I-766), or an unexpired I-94 with a valid passport showing a date-of-entry stamp and any required supporting documents for the specific visa classification. F-1 students also need an I-20; J-1 exchange visitors need a DS-2019.10Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring – Non-Immigrant Non-citizen ID cards are generally tied to the expiration of the holder’s authorized stay, so bring the full set of immigration paperwork.

REAL ID Compliance

Since May 7, 2025, boarding a domestic flight or entering certain federal facilities requires a REAL ID-compliant ID or another accepted document such as a U.S. passport.11Transportation Security Administration. REAL ID A gold star in the upper right corner of your Florida ID means it is compliant. If yours isn’t, replacement is a chance to upgrade, but you’ll have to go in person and bring the full document set. Cards previously issued as REAL ID compliant can be replaced online without submitting the documents again.

If Your ID Was Stolen

A stolen ID carries identity theft risk beyond the inconvenience of losing the card. Before applying for a replacement:

  • File a police report with your local law enforcement agency and keep the case number.
  • Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the FTC’s recovery portal, to create a personalized recovery plan.12Federal Trade Commission. When Information is Lost or Exposed
  • Consider a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. A stolen ID contains your full name, date of birth, address, and photo, which is enough for someone to attempt fraud.

Then follow the standard replacement process. Mention that the card was stolen when you apply, and bring the police report or case number. The fee is still $25, but the documented report helps if fraudulent activity surfaces later.