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Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office
DRIVER LICENSES • COLUMBIA COUNTY
Driver License Name & Address Changes
Moved or legally changed your name? Keep your Florida driver license or ID current with the right documents, online options and a plan for your visit.
Changing your address
Florida generally requires a replacement driver license or ID showing your new address within 30 calendar days of moving. Update your title and registration records as well.
Check the online option
Eligible customers can update an address through Florida’s MyDMV Portal. Have your current Florida credential handy. The portal checks eligibility and shows the applicable fees. Complete the replacement transaction and retain your confirmation.
Open MyDMV Portal →Visit the office
If you need a name change, additional document review or cannot complete the transaction online, prepare for an office visit.
Driver license appointment information →Bring proof of your new residence
For an in-person address change, bring your current credential and two acceptable documents showing your residential address. Examples include a deed, mortgage statement, lease agreement or qualifying utility bill. Document age and other requirements vary by document type; use the state’s current list before your visit.
A mailing address does not replace proof of where you live. Your current driver license or ID cannot be used as residential address proof.
Review What to Bring → State document requirements for U.S. citizens →
What if the household bills are not in my name?
You may be able to use the state’s Certification of Address process. For a Class E license or Florida ID, the person certifying your address must provide the supporting documents listed on the form, including a qualifying household document such as a deed, mortgage statement or lease. Follow the form’s signature instructions. Review the current instructions before your visit; requirements for minors and commercial licenses differ.
Certification of Address — HSMV 71120 (English PDF) · Español (PDF)
Changing your legal name
Name changes must be completed in person. Florida generally requires you to obtain an updated driver license or ID within 30 days of a legal name change.
Update Social Security first
Update your name with Social Security before your licensing visit. Allow 24 to 48 hours after the change is processed for the records to update. The name associated with your Social Security number must match your credential.
Bring the legal name-change documents
Bring your current driver license or ID and original or issuing-agency-certified documents supporting the change, such as a government-issued marriage certificate, a divorce decree restoring your name or a court order.
If your name changed more than once, bring the documents needed to connect your identity record to your current legal name. Ordinary photocopies and church-issued marriage certificates do not meet the certified legal-document requirement.
Check your REAL ID documents
Look for a star in the upper-right corner of your current Florida driver license or ID. The star indicates that your Florida credential is REAL ID compliant. Bring your current credential and legal name-change documents even if it has a star.
If you are not already Florida REAL ID compliant, bring the required identity, Social Security and residential address documents in addition to your name-change records. Immigration status and the documents already on file can affect what is required.
Immigrant and nonimmigrant customers should review the state’s instructions for updating immigration documents before visiting.
Check your other records
Completing one transaction does not ensure every agency and account has your current information. Use this checklist to finish your updates.
- Vehicle and vessel records: After moving, report your new address for each Florida motor vehicle registration within 30 days. Have the plate number, VIN or title number handy. Confirm whether your title, vessel records or printed documents also need an update.
- Property-tax mailing information: Use the separate property-tax address-change process for tax notices.
- Insurance: Give your insurer your current name and address.
- Mail and other accounts: Review postal forwarding, voter registration and other accounts directly with the responsible organization.
Common questions
Can I change both my name and address during one visit?
Tell the office that you need both changes. Bring your legal name-change records and two acceptable proofs of your new residence, along with any additional identity documents needed for your record.
Does forwarding my mail update my license?
No. Postal forwarding does not replace a driver license or ID address-change transaction. Update the credential and confirm your motor vehicle records.
Can I change my name online?
No. Florida requires an in-person name-change transaction so the supporting documents can be reviewed. Address changes may be completed online if eligible.
What if I have a commercial driver license?
Commercial credentials have additional documentation and address requirements. Contact the office before your visit and review the current state checklist. Do not rely on the Class E address-certification process for a CDL transaction.
How much will the replacement cost?
Fees depend on the credential and transaction. MyDMV Portal displays fees for eligible online transactions. Contact the office for the total due for an in-person visit.
Information reviewed November 8, 2026. Requirements depend on your credential and record. Contact the office to confirm documents for your situation.
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