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DRIVER LICENSES • COLUMBIA COUNTY
Lost, Stolen & Replacement Driver Licenses
Replace a missing or damaged Florida driver license or ID card. Find out whether you can order online, what to bring to the office and where to get help if your identity has been misused.
Choose how to replace your card
A replacement is for an existing credential that is lost, stolen or damaged. If your card is expired or nearing expiration, check whether renewal is the appropriate transaction. If it is lost or stolen, apply for a replacement promptly.
Order online if eligible
Use Florida’s MyDMV Portal to check eligibility and request a replacement. Confirm your address before submitting, review the fees and keep your confirmation. FLHSMV advises allowing approximately two to three weeks for online credentials to arrive.
Open MyDMV Portal →Prepare for an office visit
Visit in person if you need document review or cannot use the online service. Review Columbia County appointment information before coming to the office.
Driver license appointment information →When an office visit is needed
- You need to become Florida REAL ID compliant.
- Your legal name or photograph needs to change.
- Your credential says “TEMPORARY.”
- You hold a commercial driver license.
- The online system directs you to visit an office.
Get ready for your visit
Document requirements depend on the information already verified on your Florida record, your immigration status and any changes requested. Contact the office if your card is missing and you are unsure which documents are needed.
Check whether you already have REAL ID
A star in the upper-right corner of a Florida driver license or ID indicates REAL ID compliance. If your card is missing and you do not know whether your record is compliant, call before visiting so you know which documents to bring. An out-of-state REAL ID does not substitute for the documents required for a first Florida credential.
If your record needs identity verification
Review the full checklist for proof of identity or lawful presence, Social Security number when issued, and two acceptable residential address documents. U.S. citizens commonly use a valid U.S. passport or certified government-issued birth certificate for identity. A Social Security card is one common way to show your number. Requirements differ for other citizenship and immigration categories.
If your name or address has changed
Bring the supporting documents for the change. A legal name change requires an office visit and original or issuing-agency-certified legal documents. For an address change, prepare two acceptable proofs of your new residence.
If the card was damaged or stolen
Bring the damaged card if available. If stolen, bring a copy of the police report documenting the theft and ask about the applicable fee treatment before paying.
Stolen card or identity theft?
Report the theft
Contact local law enforcement and retain a copy of your report. Present it in person when requesting replacement of a stolen credential. A qualifying stolen-card replacement with no other changes may receive a waiver of the state replacement fee; a service fee may still apply. The office can confirm eligibility and the total due.
If someone used your identity
Replacing the plastic card does not resolve fraudulent accounts, tickets or other misuse of your identity. Report suspected identity theft to law enforcement and follow FLHSMV’s instructions for driver license fraud assistance.
Common replacement questions
Does replacing my card renew my license?
Replacement and renewal are different transactions. Review your expiration date and ask whether you should renew instead. A replacement does not clear a suspension or restore a revoked driving privilege.
Can I drive while waiting for the replacement?
Do not assume an online order confirmation serves as a temporary driver license. Follow the instructions issued for your transaction and contact the office about the documentation you need. Your driving privilege must be valid.
What if I am temporarily outside Florida?
You may be eligible to request a replacement online. Confirm delivery arrangements before placing the order. If the portal cannot help, contact FLHSMV about options for your situation, including military or temporary out-of-state circumstances.
What if my online replacement has not arrived?
Keep your transaction confirmation and check the state’s driver license status service for mailing information. If delivery is delayed beyond the expected timeframe, contact FLHSMV before purchasing another replacement.
Could my replacement have a different license number?
Yes. Florida began implementing a new number format in July 2024. A replacement may trigger the transition if your record has not already received the new number. Check the number printed on your new credential and update organizations that need it.
How much does a replacement cost?
Florida’s standard state replacement fee for a driver license or ID is $25. A tax collector service fee may apply to an office transaction. For a stolen card, bring a copy of the police report in person and ask whether an unchanged replacement qualifies for a waiver. MyDMV Portal displays the total for eligible online transactions. See Florida’s fee statute.
Information reviewed November 8, 2026. Eligibility, documents and fees depend on your record and transaction. Confirm requirements with the office before visiting.
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