Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a Real ID-compliant Florida driver’s license or ID card to board domestic flights and access certain federal buildings. This page explains the Florida Real ID application process, required documents, and how to avoid delays.
Let us help you find your appointment fast: we monitor DMV availability in real-time and send instant alerts when new slots open up near you.
🔍 What Is a Real ID?
The Real ID Act is a federal law that sets new security standards for state-issued IDs. A Real ID license or ID card has a gold star in the upper-right corner and is accepted at airport TSA checkpoints starting May 7, 2025.
If your Florida driver’s license does not have a star, it’s not Real ID-compliant.
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To get a Real ID in Florida, you must visit a DMV or Tax Collector office in person. Appointments are required in most counties.
We recommend booking early or signing up for DMV alerts to get notified when slots open
📋 Florida Real ID Requirements
Bring the following original documents to your appointment:
✅ 1. Proof of Identity (One Required)
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- Original/certified U.S. birth certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
✅ 2. Proof of Social Security Number (One Required)
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- Pay stub with full SSN
✅ 3. Two Proofs of Florida Residency
- Utility bill
- Mortgage statement or rental lease
- Florida vehicle registration
- Voter registration card
✅ 4. Legal Name Change Documents (if applicable)
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Court order
📅 View the full list of accepted documents at FLHSMV
🚫 Why You Might Be Denied a Real ID
You may be denied a Real ID if:
- Your documents are not original or certified copies
- You don’t bring two proofs of Florida residency
- You recently changed your name but don’t have legal documents
- You arrive late or without an appointment
Avoid delays by preparing early and setting alerts for appointments in your county.
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We track Florida DMV appointment availability across Miami-Dade, Broward, and other counties. Let us notify you instantly when a Real ID appointment opens at your preferred location.
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No. A Real ID is not required to drive, vote, or access hospitals. It’s only required for flying and entering certain federal facilities.
No. You must apply in person with original documents.
The cost is the same as a standard license renewal: typically $25–45 depending on your county.
Visit flhsmv.gov to book, or sign up here for alerts.