{"id":414545,"date":"2026-09-30T10:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/414545\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:02:09","slug":"new-look-for-florida-driver-licenses-id-cards-heres-what-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/414545\/","title":{"rendered":"New look for Florida driver licenses, ID cards. Here\u2019s what changed"},"content":{"rendered":"

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. \u2013 The state of Florida will now begin issuing a newly designed driver license and ID card to pay \u201chomage to Florida\u2019s rich history,\u201d according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).<\/p>\n

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the rollout during a Florida Cabinet meeting at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, highlighting the new designs that state residents can expect to see.<\/p>\n

In a release<\/a>, state officials said the rollout officially kicked off on Wednesday, with the updated credentials now available at all service centers statewide.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, these credentials will be available for online orders here<\/a> by early November.<\/p>\n

WHAT DO THE NEW DESIGNS LOOK LIKE?<\/p>\n

\"\"Example of a Florida driver license issued between May 2019 – Present (Front) (FLHSMV)\"\"Example of a Florida driver license issued between May 2019 – Present (Back) (FLHSMV)<\/p>\n

The new design features a background image on the front of the card, showcasing Castillo de San Marcos: the oldest masonry fortress in the continental U.S.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Florida\u2019s iconic orange is integrated as the \u201cO\u201d in \u201cFlorida,\u201d situated in the top-left corner. A manatee is displayed in the bottom-left corner, highlighting one of the state\u2019s most recognizable native species, state officials added.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd we couldn\u2019t forget the Florida gator, which is incorporated into the REAL ID star in the top righthand corner of all cards,\u201d the release reads.<\/p>\n

\"\"A look at the new Florida driver license design (front) (FLHSMV)<\/p>\n

The back of the card pays tribute to the Space Coast with an image of the Discovery Space Shuttle, which launched 39 missions and spent roughly a year in space before finally landing in Florida on March 9, 2011.<\/p>\n

That also features the \u201cLet Us Alone\u201d motto from the state\u2019s first unofficial flag.<\/p>\n

\"\"The back of the updated design for the Florida driver license (FLHSMV)<\/p>\n

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO NOW?<\/p>\n

While the new designs are already rolling out, Florida residents don\u2019t have to do anything at the moment.<\/p>\n

Residents aren\u2019t required to replace their existing driver license or ID card, as all valid credentials will remain in circulation and be phased out over time, state officials explained.<\/p>\n

Instead, residents may replace their current license or ID card if their current one has already expired or a required change is necessary, such as a name or address change.<\/p>\n

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