As we have previously reported, Florida is implementing important changes to the Florida driver license to increase the safety of drivers.
Failure to comply with the new FLHSMV rules and regulations may result in severe penalties and the full force of the law. It’s time to update your driver’s license. Stated differently, you must understand these changes and know when and where to complete the process if you need to renew or apply for a new driver license. We outline the steps involved.
These are the new changes that will affect the Florida driver license
The MyDMV portal offers Florida residents the choice to renew the Florida driver license online or in person at a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) location. If you have already renewed online, you must renew in person at this time. Not every operation is possible to do online. If you need to change your name, update your photo, or don’t fulfill REAL ID criteria, you’ll need to come into an office in person. If you need to add or remove a designation or have a court order to change your driver license, it is also necessary.
A new number will be randomly created for you when you renew or apply for a new driver license. The goal of this update is to improve identity protection against fraud. Only a change in your last name will cause the new number to be given to you to change. Greater security is achieved by safeguarding personal information through the use of random numbers on licenses. This approach increases the renewal process’s efficiency while lowering the risk of identity fraud. You can also determine your eligibility for renewal online, which can save you time and prevent needless travel. Before beginning the process, keep in mind that you must have all the paperwork in order.
What you need to know about the new digital driver license
Nobody wants to discover they have left their driver’s license at home when they arrive at the airport. Thanks to a technology known as a digital driver’s license, you may now be able to view your ID from your smartphone, depending on the state in which you reside. Although the technology itself has existed for years, states and the federal government have just lately started to take action to make these technologies widely available.
Digital driver’s licenses are becoming more and more popular, as evidenced by the fact that big tech companies like Apple and Google (in beta) are allowing you to save your ID on your phone!
An encrypted copy of your actual driver’s license or ID card that you can keep on your phone is called a digital driver license (DDL). Digital wallets currently allow users of iPhones and Android devices to store items like credit cards, airline tickets, hotel keys, and event tickets. Similarly, you may easily access your license or ID on your device with a digital driver license. A digital driver license is more than just a digital copy or screenshot of your driver’s license; it establishes and authenticates your identity digitally using an app or smartphone in collaboration with your state’s government.
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Since you rarely leave the house without your phone, a digital driver license will let you access your ID even if you forget your wallet or pocketbook. However, remember that a digital driver license is an addition to your license or ID, not a substitute for it. TSA began evaluating DDL acceptance for PreCheck passengers at a few trial airports, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is assisting in the development of new standards for mobile driver’s licenses, known as ISO 18013-5 mDL.
State-level initiatives to provide digital driver’s licenses that work with Apple Wallet have already started in several states. Because licenses and ID cards are often issued by the states, where you live will determine whether or not you have access and when.