[BOSE]

Hi!!

I'll be moving to Miami area in the near future and I would like to know, how complicated is to get the Driver License coming from another state.
Is there any reciprocity agreement with other states?
I’ve read the DMV website and it says that Driver License from California is accepted as primary identification, but then what?
Any comments will be very much appreciated.

Thank you all

BOSE

[clortho1]

I moved from New York to Florida and got my license transferred. It's very simple. I brought them my NY DL (which was valid) and my birth certificate. within an hour or so I had my brand new FL DL in my hands! Unlike most states, they issue it right there at the DMV.. they take your pic and wala!

It's really, really simple. Just head to your local DMV office when you're there and bring your valid out-of-state DL and birth certificate. You'll be fine.

[HockeyMom72]

Originally Posted by clortho1

I moved from New York to Florida and got my license transferred. It's very simple. I brought them my NY DL (which was valid) and my birth certificate. within an hour or so I had my brand new FL DL in my hands! Unlike most states, they issue it right there at the DMV.. they take your pic and wala!

It's really, really simple. Just head to your local DMV office when you're there and bring your valid out-of-state DL and birth certificate. You'll be fine.

As a married woman, I guess they will want my marriage license also? The surnames are not going to match up.

[miamiblue]

Basically in FL you just need a pulse to get a driver's license, so I don't think you'll have any problem if you are already licensed in another state.

You'll probably need any usual form of proving who you are and that you live in the state, even if it's not legit.

[oceandreams94]

Since we are moving from Illinois, we have to have certified copies of our birth certificates, plus our Illinois drivers licenses plus some other ID, we will probably use social security cards. For some reason, Illinois licenses are not considered a primary form of ID.
I dont know about the marriage certificate, but I will bring ours, just in case...

Jen

[kort677]

Originally Posted by miamiblue

Basically in FL you just need a pulse to get a driver's license, so I don't think you'll have any problem if you are already licensed in another state.

You'll probably need any usual form of proving who you are and that you live in the state, even if it's not legit.

please tell me where in the US are things any different?
as long as you have some paper that proves who you are can reach the floor peddles any state in the US will issue a drivers license

[THX 1138]

You will need to take a new vision test and turn in your old license. And if you have any other licenses (Motorcycle or etc) make sure to tell them to carry it over otherwise it will be lost.

[sunrico90]

United States Citizens With Out-of-State Licenses

Any person who holds a license or identification card from the District of Columbia, United States Territories or one of our 50 states (with the exception of those listed below) may present his/her license or ID card as primary identification document. An approved secondary identification document is also required. A social security number, if issued, MUST be included on the application.

Important Note: Driver licenses from the following states
Alaska
Connecticut
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

are acceptable as secondary identification and to reciprocate driving privileges, and must be accompanied by one of the following:

1. Original or certified United States birth certificate (including territories and District of Columbia)
2. Valid United States passport
3. Certificate of Naturalization.
4. Effective April 10, 2002, United States Military ID cards with an officer rank will be accepted as proof of citizenship only; however, not as proof of primary identification.

Obtaining Your Florida Driver License