Florida Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards Get A New Look. Here’s What Is Different.

October 1, 2026

Florida is now issuing a newly designed Florida driver’s license and identification card featuring elements of Florida’s history.

The updated credential is now available at service centers statewide and will be available for online orders  by early November.

Florida residents are not required to replace their existing driver’s license or identification card. All currently valid credentials will remain valid until they expire and will be phased out over time.s

The new credential continues to provide Floridians with one of the most secure over-the-counter identification options available today. In addition to its updated design, the credential incorporates an image of the state seal as an enhanced security feature and includes the “Temporary Non-Domiciled” marking for commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits.

The new design showcases Castillo de San Marcos as the background image on the front of the card. Located in St. Augustine, Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fortress in the continental United States. Florida’s iconic orange is incorporated as the “O” in “Florida,” while the bottom left corner features the Florida manatee, one of the state’s most recognizable native species. The Florida alligator is also incorporated into the REAL ID star in the top right-hand corner of each card.

The back of the card pays tribute to Florida’s Space Coast with an image of Space Shuttle Discovery, which flew 39 missions and spent 365 days in space before making its final landing in Florida on March 9, 2011. The card also features the motto “Let Us Alone” from Florida’s first unofficial state flag, which was presented to Governor William D. Moseley upon his inauguration.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT TOP