Click 'Next' and proceed with the application if you are going to visit one of our branches to complete the transaction or have not completed one within 90 days.

If you have completed this application within the last 90 days and have not processed your transaction, do not complete another application. Go directly to our appointment scheduling website and schedule your appointment.

SAVE A TRIP AND PROCESS ONLINE! Renew, change your address, and replace a lost Florida driver license or ID card for a reduced price by visiting the State's website. 

Note: Each individual being issued a driver license or ID card on or after August 1st, 2024, will be assigned a new driver license/ID card number that meets the requirements outlined in Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a). This is a one-time number change. Visit flhsmv.gov for additional information.

Address Change Requirements

You must bring two (2) of the following items that reflect your name and current address:

• Current Florida Car, Boat or Mobile Home Registration/Title
• Manatee County Property Tax Bill - obtain here
• Manatee County Voter Registration Information - obtain here
• Deed, Mortgage Statement, or Rental/Lease Agreement

Visit flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/ for additional items that may be provided.

Note: Customers under the age of 18 may provide two (2) proofs of residential address as outlined above in the name of their parent/legal guardian. Proof of family relationship, such as birth certificate or guardianship papers, is required.

Name Change Requirements

Anytime you legally change your name due to marriage or court order, you must first change it with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the United States Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS), if applicable, before you can apply for a name change on your Florida license or ID card.

You will still be required to present your original name change document (see below) and your new name must verify in the State of Florida system.

You must bring all that apply:

• Original Marriage Certificate (cannot be from a church)
• Certified Marriage Certificate (cannot be from a church)
• Divorce Decree
• Court Order

Address Change Requirements

You must bring two (2) of the following items that reflect your name and current address:

• Current Florida Car, Boat or Mobile Home Registration/Title
• Manatee County Property Tax Bill - obtain here
• Manatee County Voter Registration Information - obtain here
• Deed, Mortgage Statement, or Rental/Lease Agreement

Visit flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/ for additional items that may be provided.

Note: Customers under the age of 18 may provide two (2) proofs of residential address as outlined above in the name of their parent/legal guardian. Proof of family relationship, such as birth certificate or guardianship papers, is required.

Name Change Requirements

Anytime you legally change your name due to marriage or court order, you must first change it with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the United States Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS), if applicable, before you can apply for a name change on your Florida license or ID card.

You will still be required to present your original name change document (see below) and your new name must verify in the State of Florida system.

You must bring all that apply:

• Original Marriage Certificate (cannot be from a church)
• Certified Marriage Certificate (cannot be from a church)
• Divorce Decree
• Court Order

It's simple, consult the following website to ensure you bring documents required for your transaction:

https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/

It's simple, consult the following website and select your applicable transaction type to ensure you bring documents required for you transaction:

https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us

Although you possessed a REAL ID Compliant Driver License or ID Card from another state, you must resubmit the information for Florida to include in its records.

A brief overview of the requirements is below.  Click the following link for additional information and details: https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/25134090420365

A brief overview of the requirements is below. Click the following link for additional information and details: https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/25134090420365

If you are unable to provide two (2) proofs of residential address in your name as outlined on the previous slides, you must comply with one of the following options in order to establish proof of residence:

Option 1:

Customers unable to provide proof of residential address in their name (as outlined on the previous slide) may have the person they reside with complete a Certification of Address form (flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf) along with two proof of address documents as outlined on the form. The person the customer lives with must be present at the appointment or must sign the Certification of Address form in the presence of a notary. 

Note: This option is not available for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders or applicants.

Option 2:

Customers who are homeless and reside in an agency where housing services are provided (such as a homeless shelter or probation home) may provide the following:

• a letter from an authorized Manatee County homeless shelter, transitional service provider or half-way house verifying the customers resides at the agency's address (must be dated within the last 30 days) AND
• Section A of the Certification of Address form completed by the customer, self-certifying their residential address.  

Customers who are homeless but do not reside in a housing agency may provide the following:

• Section A of the Certification of Address completed by the customer, self-certifying their residential address as "General Delivery"

Note: This option is not available for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders or applicants.

All questions with a red asterisk (*) require an answer and the information provided must be accurate.

STOP! Important Information! 

The Manatee County Tax Collector's Office only serves Manatee County residents.   

If you are a Manatee County resident (or becoming one today), go back to the previous question and make the appropriate selection.  

If you are not a Manatee County resident (or becoming one today), you cannot complete your transaction in our office.  Visit https://floridataxcollectors.com/your-tax-collector/ to find the Tax Collector's office nearest you.

By completing and signing this application, you understand that the issuance of a Florida Identification Card immediately voids/cancels all other Driver License and/or Identification cards issued from any US State or Territory (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, America Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands). 

Once the transaction is complete, it cannot be reversed or voided.  If stopped by law enforcement while operating a vehicle after the issuance of a Florida Identification Card, a violator may be subject to some or all of the following:

1. Issuance of a citation
2. Arrest made by law enforcement
3. Seizure of vehicle by law enforcement
4. Other penalties

Be Prepared!  Identification Card applicants must be prepared to answer the following question verbally during the transaction:

1. Are you an insulin dependent diabetic?

Be Prepared!  Driver License applicants must be prepared to answer the following questions verbally during the transaction:

1. Have you ever been adjudged by a court of law to be mentally incapacitated, suffering from any mental disorder or mental disease in respect to driving?
2. Have you suffered from epilepsy, fainting or dizzy spells within the last 2 years?
3. Are you addicted to drugs or intoxicants?
4. Do you have any physical or mental disabilities that could affect your driving?
5. Are you an insulin dependent diabetic?

Voter Registration Application - By completing the Voter's Registration Application, you acknowledge that you understand you can provide your email address and receive sample ballots and other voting information from the Supervisor of Elections office by visiting votemanatee.com, calling 941.741.3823 or emailing info@votemanatee.com.

Your Voter's Registration Card will be issued and mailed by the Supervisor of Elections.  If you do not receive your card within two weeks, you must contact the Supervisor of Elections at 941.741.3823.

Be Prepared!  Florida Voter Registration applicants must be prepared to acknowledge the following statements during their transaction:

1. I affirm that I am a U.S Citizen.

2. I affirm that I have not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting or, if I have, my right to vote has been restored.

3. I affirm that I am not a convicted felon, or if I am, my right to vote has been restored.

Customers applying for Florida Voter Registration will also select their party affiliation during their transaction. 

Be Prepared!  Customers who decline to register to vote will be required to make one of the following selections during their transaction:

1. I do not wish to submit a new Florida Voter Application

2. I do not wish to update my existing Florida Voter Registration

3. I am not currently eligible to vote in the State of Florida

Note: Declinations will remain confidential.

IMPORTANT HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION! All applicants applying for an original, transferring from out-of-state, or renewing a Commercial Driver License with a Hazmat Endorsement must also complete a separate Hazmat Application.

All applications must be completed prior to your appointment.

Visit https://david.flhsmv.gov/DAVID/PublicWeb/HazMatPublic/Index to complete the application.

Residential Address Requirements for Commercial Driver License Holders

Commercial License applicants must present two proofs of Florida residential address in their name. A Certification of Address form can no longer be used.

Applicants must present either two proofs from List A* OR one proof from List A* and one proof from List B.

*Commercial License applicants who are unable to provide a proof of residential address from List A must provide a Declaration of Domicile filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Florida Statues section 222.17 AND one proof of residential address document from List B.

Note: If you currently hold a Florida CDL and are unable to comply with the requirements indicated above, you may be eligible to change your address online.

Proof of Florida Residency Requirements for Commercial Driver License Holders

Effective October 7th, 2024, all customers applying for an original Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver License (CDL) (including out-of-state transfers) must present one of the following documents to establish Florida residency:

Your previous selection indicates that you need to update your medical card. 

Save a trip and payment of the service fee!  

Visit https://services.flhsmv.gov/CDLMedCert/ to update your medical card online!

Select 'NEXT' to continue completing this application.  If you choose to update your medical card online, simply close this browser. 

IMPORTANT:  Your previous selection indicated that you are required to show a medical card during your transaction. The medical card must be completed in full by a qualified physician and must include their national registry ID #.  It must be legible and cannot contain any alterations, cross-outs, white-outs, or any other corrections.  

See www.fmcsa.dot.gov for additional medical card requirements.  If you are unable to provide an acceptable medical card during your appointment, you will be subject to our $6.25 service fee, you will be required to obtain a new card, and schedule a return appointment.    

By completing this application, you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to determine the appropriate selections throughout this application and whether an exception applies to you.  

Severe fines, penalties and incarceration are possible for violators who operate under an incorrect selection, do not maintain certification or provide any false/incorrect information to obtain a CDL license.  

We strongly suggest that you seek legal advice, the advice of your employer or consult the appropriate state and federal regulations.  Drivers are urged to visit flhsmv.gov and fmcsa.dot.gov for information and regulations. 

By completing this application, you acknowledge that you will review your driver license before leaving the office and inform the staff of any errors (endorsements, restrictions, spelling/address corrections, license types, etc.) so they can be corrected. 

Once you leave the office, the transaction cannot be voided or cancelled and corrections/changes will be subject to standard reissue fees. 

Appointments are required for all transactions.  After clicking submit on the next screen, you will be redirected to the Manatee County Tax Collector's website to schedule your appointment. 

Failure to select the correct transaction type will invalidate your appointment. Scheduling multiple appointments will result in all of your appointments being cancelled without notice.

Do not print this application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Your application will be retained for 90 days. If you have not completed your transaction within this time, you must complete a new application.

At your appointment, be prepared to show the application completion email you will receive after submitting the application.

Voluntary contributions can be be made to one of 15+ organizations listed in F.S. 322.08.  If you would like to make a donation, please inform the associate processing your driver license or ID card of the dollar amount and to which organization.