Florida Unveils Redesigned Driver Licenses and ID Cards Statewide
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun issuing newly redesigned driver licenses and identification cards statewide. The updated design, available starting Wednesday at service centers and soon online, features historical elements such as Castillo de…
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, September 29, 2026 —
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has initiated the statewide rollout of newly redesigned driver licenses and identification cards. The updated credentials began being issued on Wednesday, with availability at all FLHSMV service centers. The department anticipates the new design will also be accessible for online issuance in the near future.
The revamped design incorporates a variety of iconic Florida imagery and historical references. Among the elements featured are:
- Castillo de San Marcos, a historic Spanish fort located in St. Augustine.
- An image of an orange, symbolizing Florida’s agricultural heritage.
- The Florida manatee, a marine mammal native to the state’s waters.
- An alligator, an animal commonly associated with Florida’s natural landscape.
- A depiction of the Space Shuttle Discovery, referencing Florida’s significant role in the space program.
- The state motto, “Let Us Alone.”
This redesign aims to provide Floridians with identification cards that reflect the state’s unique identity and history. The FLHSMV has confirmed that all previously issued driver licenses and identification cards will remain valid until their respective expiration dates. Residents are not required to obtain a new card until their current one expires.
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