Florida department of motor vehicle driver license check

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Online Services with MyDMV
Driver's License
Commercial License
Motor Vehicle
What to Bring
If You Already Have a Florida Driver’s License or ID
Renew or Replace Your Driver’s License or ID
Change Your Address or Name on Your Driver’s License or ID
Suspensions, Holds & Violations
If You Are A New Florida Resident
First Time Drivers
Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Driver’s License & ID Fees*
Driver's Handbook
Emergency Contact Information
How do I check my drivers license status in Florida?
How do I find out if my Florida driver's license is suspended?
Are Florida driver's licenses public record?
Why is my license suspended Florida?

Online Services with MyDMV

Many services can be completed quickly and easily online through the State Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles' new MyDMV system, including:

Driver's License

Renew Driver's License
Replace Driver's License
Change License to Non-Driver ID
Administrative Hearing Request
Clearance Letter
Hardship License
Update Emergency Contact
Minor Driver License Check
Update Social Security Number
Check for Citations
Driver History Record
Sanction Clearance
Withdraw Parental Consent

Commercial License

Renew CDL
Replace CDL
Clearance Letter
Driver History Record
Change CDL to Class E Driver's License
Change CDL to Non-Driver ID
Sanction Clearance
Replace Commercial Learner's Permit

Motor Vehicle

Duplication Registration
Print Electronic Title
Renew Parking Permit

What to Bring

The Federal REAL-ID Act requires original or certified copies of certain documents to renew or obtain a driver’s license or state ID. Specific document requirements may vary depending on the individual.

If You Already Have a Florida Driver’s License or ID

Renew or Replace Your Driver’s License or ID

Customers may visit any of our six Orange County locations to renew or replace their driver’s license or ID, and some customers may renew or replace them online.

Change Your Address or Name on Your Driver’s License or ID

If you change your address or name, you must update both your driver’s license or ID and vehicle registration within 30 days after changing your address or name.

Suspensions, Holds & Violations

Various suspensions and violations, such as parking and toll violations, may place a hold on your driver’s license and registration.

If You Are A New Florida Resident

New Florida residents must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency in order to legally drive in Florida.

First Time Drivers

To obtain a Learner’s License, customers must be at least 15-years-old and have an accompanying driver at least 21-years-old occupying the front passenger seat while the licensee is operating the vehicle. To obtain an Intermediate Driver’s License, customers must be at least 16-years-old and have held their Learner’s License for at least one year or until their 18th birthday with no traffic convictions and pass the Road Test.

Commercial Driver’s Licenses

The Hazmat Knowledge Test, TSA Background Check and Livescan fingerprinting are required to obtain a first-time Hazmat Endorsement and for each subsequent renewal.

Driver’s License & ID Fees*

Service	Price
Original/Renewal of Class E Driver’s Licenses Learner’s License	$54.25
Replacement/Update of Driver’s License (Replacement/ Update Online at MyDMV)	$31.25 (Online $27.00)
Original/Renewal/Replacement State ID (Replacement/ Update Online at MyDMV)	$31.25 (Online $27.00)
Original/Renewal CDL	$81.25
Additional Endorsements on License (Motorcycle, hazmat, etc.)	$7.00 each
Driver’s License late fee (Applied the day after expiration)	$15.00
Three Year Driving Record	$15.00
Seven Year/Complete Driving Record	$16.25

*All fees are set by the State of Florida; debit/credit card processing fees apply (2.39%; minimum $2.00).

Driver's Handbook

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Information (ECI) is a secure Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles system that only law enforcement nation-wide can access in order to contact your designated family or friends in response to an emergency situation.

Driver License Search

Florida Driver License Number:

A Florida driver license number may be entered to obtain information regarding the current status of the license. If the license is suspended, all outstanding issues will be listed. The driver license number must begin with a letter, followed by 13 numbers (do not enter dashes). For further assistance, click on the HELP link.

Disclaimer: This search does not support all DHSMV issues. For up-to-date information on the status of your Driver License contact your local Driver License Office or check the DHSMV Website.

How do I check my drivers license status in Florida?

If you renewed online but have not received your new license yet, use the state's online status check website (mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck) to see if/when your license was mailed. If you ordered online, it takes a minimum of 7 to 10 business days to receive – that's a full two weeks.

How do I find out if my Florida driver's license is suspended?

In order to check your license status, all you need to do is go to the driver's license check webpage provided by the FLHSMV. From there, you will need to enter your driver's license number. If the results page reads, “valid,” your driver's license is not suspended and you maintain the right to drive.

Are Florida driver's licenses public record?

Under Florida law, motor vehicle, driver license and vehicular crash record information are public information. The Driver Privacy Protection Act, 18 United States Code, Section 2721, keeps your personal information private by limiting those who can have it.

Why is my license suspended Florida?

For a license to get suspended, it requires 12 or more points on the driving record in a year. The license will be suspended for 30 days if the driver accumulates 12 points, 3 months if it is 18 points in a year and a half, one year for 24 points in 3 years.