As a result of a recent constitutional amendment, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector is now mandated to assume responsibility for the administration and issuance of Driver Licenses and Identification Cards for county residents. Accordingly, the County’s Driver License Offices will transition from the management of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to the Office of the Tax Collector.
This transition, expected to take several months, is intended to improve appointment accessibility and enhance service delivery for Miami-Dade residents.
Under the leadership of the Honorable Dariel Fernandez, the Office of the Tax Collector has already assumed control of six offices in just over 100 days. These offices are now managed locally, and residents can easily access services either by scheduling an appointment or by visiting any branch during operating hours for walk-in service.
The Office of the Tax Collector continues to work expeditiously to complete the transition of the remaining offices, while working together with local municipalities to open new branches closer to your home. In the meantime, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will continue to manage appointments at any other locations not managed by the Tax Collector. To request an appointment for Driver License or Identification Card services at office managed by the State of Florida, please visit: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
We’re Now Open on Saturdays! In a continued effort to improve access to essential government services, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector—under the leadership of Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez—is proud to announce extended hours of operation across its branch offices. Effective immediately, most Tax Collector offices will operate under the following expanded schedule, with the exception of the North Dade Justice Office located inside a courthouse:
New Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday (Select Locations): 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
For more information on location addresses and hours of operations, visit: https://mdctaxcollector.gov/locations
Please note: Residents can now complete most Driver License’s transactions at the Tax Collector’s Office, with the exception of driving tests and Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL), which are provided at selected offices.
Before your book an appointment for Driver License Services at the Tax Collector’s Office, please take a moment to review the list of Required Documents to make sure you have the necessary paperwork to complete your request.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility based on your current immigration status, please visit the comprehensive options provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles below:
Customers must renew their Florida driver license or ID card every eight years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. Florida driver license and ID card holders may renew their credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration date. Most renewals can be conducted online without the need to visit the Tax Collector's Office. If by any reason your driver license is not eligible for online renewal the system will notify you to visit your nearest Tax Collector's Office. Click here to begin your renewal process online and you will be redirected to the FLHSMV website where you will be prompted to create an account.
There are several reasons why a driver license might be suspended or revoked and, depending on the circumstances, varying requirements for reinstatement. The Suspension and Revocations webpage offers detailed information about reinstating a driver license after being suspended or revoked due to unpaid traffic tickets, failure to comply or appear at a traffic summons, failure to complete a court-ordered driver improvement course, inadequate vision, being a habitual traffic offender, being delinquent in child support and more.
Name and address changes must be updated on BOTH your driver license/ID Card and title/registration within 30 days after changing your name or address. Please read the following to find out how to complete name/address changes as easily and quickly as possible:
For more information visit: https://www.flhsmv.gov/name-and-address-changes/
Name changes must first be made with the Federal Social Security Administration in order to have your name updated on a Florida driver’s license or ID card. All name changes must be completed in person at a local office; however address changes can be completed online via MyDMV Portal or also in person at your nearest Tax Collector's Office.
Under the new rules from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, residents unable to provide two documents proving their residential address may use a Certification of Address form. However, the form now requires additional steps:
Click here to access the Certification of Address form
Parents or guardians of a minor need to provide two proofs of address in their name, along with documents that show the family or guardian relationship. There’s no need to complete the Certification of Address form.
The certifier (the person providing proof of address) must either:
- Accompany the customer to an office to sign the form in the presence of an examiner; or
- Sign the form in front of a notary.
The certifier must also provide two documents proving their own residential address, one of which must be a deed, mortgage agreement, lease agreement, or a similar document.
The Federal REAL ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials after January 1, 2010. Because Florida is a REAL ID compliant state, Florida driver licenses and ID cards are accepted nationwide as official identification for domestic air travel and access to military bases and most Federal facilities. Learn more.
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws allow young drivers to safely gain driving experience under lower-risk conditions before obtaining full driving privileges. These laws outline limits and restrictions for new drivers, ages 15, 16 and 17. Florida’s GDL laws are designed to help teens gradually and safely build their skills and experience behind the wheel. It is important for teens and their parents to understand these laws and obey them. Learn more.
Mature Driver is an education and awareness campaign designed to educate the public about the effects of age on driving ability and to encourage drivers to make appropriate choices to maximize personal safety and the safety of Florida’s communities. Learn more.
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