Drivers License

As your St. Johns County Tax Collector, I would like to make you aware of new requirements coming January 1, 2010, for Florida driver licenses and ID cards.   When renewing, replacing or getting a new Florida driver license or ID card, beginning January 1, 2010, you must bring to a Florida driver license office original documents that prove your 1) Identity; 2) Social Security number; and 3) Residential Address.   Here are some acceptable documents for each: Identification (BRING ONE) ü      Certified U.S. birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia. A HOSPITAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. PLEASE CONTACT VITAL STATISTICS IN THE STATE WHERE YOU WERE BORN. ü      Valid U.S. Passport ü      Certificate of naturalization ü      Consular report of birth abroad   Social Security Number (BRING ONE) ü      Social Security card ü      W-2 form ü      Paycheck showing number ü      DD-214 ü      School record showing number ü      Documentation from the IRS showing number ü        Residential Address (BRING TWO) THE ADDRESS ON A DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD CAN NO LONGER BE A POST OFFICE BOX UNLESS YOU QUALIFY FOR AN EXCEPTION. ü      Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or rental agreement ü      Florida voter registration card ü      Florida vehicle registration and title ü      W-2 or 1099 form ü      Utility bill, hookup or work order not more than 2 months old ü      Current automobile or homeowner's insurance policy or bill ü      Mail from financial institutions, not more than 2 months old ü      Medical or health card with address listed ü      A letter from a shelter or halfway house verifying applicant lives at that address ü      Educational transcripts for current school year ü      Statement from an accompanying parent, stepparent or guardian residing at the same address as the applicant. The parent or guardian must provide proof of residential address. ü        Legal Name Change (IF APPLICABLE) ü      Original or certified copy of all marriage certificates or court orders that show name change(s). Uncertified photocopies are not valid.     The following are the St. Johns County Tax Collector driver license office locations in St. Johns County: Main office-St. Augustine          4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, 32084 Dupont Center                          6658 US 1 South, St. Augustine, 32086 Hastings                                   6195 S. Main St., Suite E, Hastings, 32145 Julington Creek                         725 Flora Branch Road, Jacksonville, 32259 Ponte Vedra Beach                  5430 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082   Remember, changes take effect January 1, 2010. If your driver license expires prior to March 31, 2011, you can renew your driver license now and avoid potentially lengthy waits that may occur in early 2010. Visit www.GatherGoGet.com to find out if you can renew your driver license online, too!   Additional information can be found at www.GatherGoGet.com.   For local questions, please contact taxcollector@sjctax.us or 904.209.2250.     If you found this information useful, please feel free to forward it to your family and friends.   Respectfully yours,     Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC St. Johns County Tax Collector       Deputy Melissa S. Underwood St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention (904)810-3623 Munderwood@sjso.org