How to Renew Your Florida Driver’s License Online: Step-by-Step Guide
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One of your responsibilities as a driver is keeping your driver’s license current. Each state has its own rules and process for renewing your driver’s license, so make sure you follow the correct instructions.
For those who live in the Sunshine State, use this guide to learn how to renew your Florida driver’s license online or in person (depending on your eligibility). And don’t wait until the last minute. Make sure you renew before your license expires — otherwise, you could face penalties and fees.
By following the proper steps, you’ll have your new, up-to-date license in no time. Keep reading to learn the exact steps to take, the documents you need, and the applicable fees to renew your driver’s license online in Florida.
Eligibility Requirements for Renewing Your Florida License Online
Most Florida drivers are eligible to renew their licenses online.
If you meet all of the following eligibility criteria, you should be able to use the digital driver license services to renew your license:
- You have a standard Class E license, not a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- You renewed your license in person last time it expired.
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Note that you cannot renew your license at all — either in person, online, by mail, or by phone — if it has been suspended, canceled, or revoked. You also can’t renew your license if you have a court summons related to a traffic infraction you have not responded to.
Check your Florida driver’s license status to make sure your license is not suspended or revoked before trying to renew online.
Step-by-Step Process for Renewing Your Florida Driver's License
Florida lets you renew your license up to 18 months before it expires, and the sooner you get it done, the less you have to worry about it. Follow these steps to renew your Florida driver’s license online.
- Head to the online MyDMV Portal.
- Type in your date of birth, driver’s license number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number to complete the online renewal forms.
- Once the system confirms you’re eligible for online renewal, you can pay the renewal fee with a credit card.
- Select whether you would like an email confirmation receipt of the transaction.
You should get your new license in the mail within two to three weeks of completing the online license renewal process. You can also use the MyDMV Portal to renew identification cards.
Required Documentation and Payment Information
When you’re renewing online, the only document requirements are your Social Security number (SSN) and your current license.
For in-person renewals, you may also need to fulfill additional documentation requirements, such as providing primary identification and proof of residential address. Acceptable documents include your birth certificate or U.S. passport and a utility bill or monthly mortgage statement for proof of address. Just make sure they’re original documents, not copies.
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) charges a $48 fee to renew a standard Class E license. Since Florida licenses generally last eight years before expiring, that’s $6 per year. The MyDMV portal typically also charges a $2 convenience fee and extra fees for endorsements.
When an In-Person License Renewal Is Required
In some circumstances, you must renew your license in person instead of online, by mail, or by phone.
In Florida, you cannot renew your driver’s license online if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You are renewing a commercial driver’s license (CDL) instead of a standard driver’s license.
- You renewed your license online, by phone, or by mail last time it expired.
- You are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Similarly, if your license has been expired longer than the 12-month grace period, you will need to go in person to apply for a new license. If you want a driver’s license examiner to conduct your eye exam rather than your eye doctor or another physician, you must also renew in person.
Florida License Renewal Deadlines and Penalties
Thanks to the grace period, you can begin renewing your license up to 18 months before it expires or as late as 12 months after it expires. If you renew after your license expires, there's a $15 late fee.
Access Official Florida HSM Resources for License Renewal
Consult the official Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles resources for more information on renewing your license.
Don’t Forget To Update Your Florida Car Insurance After Renewal!
Right after you renew your license is the ideal time to also renew your Florida car insurance. Updating your car insurance will help ensure you get the best deal and optimal coverage.
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