Residents in the Sunshine State will soon be required to change their driver’s license numbers to comply with a new state law set to take effect on July 31.
Licenses and identification cards will incorporate four randomly chosen numbers after a 2023 Florida statute was amended, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
State authorities said the change will help to protect people’s identities and improve security.
The format of a person’s license or identification card will remain the same, authorities said.
First-time applicants will receive licenses and ID cards that meet the new requirements. Additionally, anyone renewing or replacing their cards in-person or online will be issued a new number, authorities said.
If you have recently renewed or replaced your Florida driver’s license or ID card, your number may have changed due to new state requirements. To ensure your voter information is accurate, visit registertovoteflorida.gov to make the update today!