If it wasn't a closed loop, you'd need the actual passport. A closed loop allows for that-but you still have visited ports outside the US, so you need that additional documentation. Just like any other international travel. So, long story short, your travel companions will need to have their driver's license AND an original (not photo copy) of their birth certificate if they don't have a passport. They are valid to get you through customs coming in from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean-but only via land or sea, you still need a passport for flights. They cost more and you have to do a short 'interview' and provide a passport or two verifiable forms of ID such as a current driver's license, original birth certificate, etc. Those contain an RFID chip that can be read at customs. An enhanced Driver's license is available as a 'upgrade' in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington. Florida is a state where you can get a 'Real I.D.' which is what will eventually be needed for any domestic air travel in the U.S. Has anyone else heard of this? Is it true?Īs others have pointed out, there are two types of new licenses across states in the US. We heard that in order to use your drivers license on a cruise now it need to be the new State of Florida license. Recent the State of Florida has changed the look of there license. Then you can take your driving test (road test).We are going on a close loop cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida on HOTS in July and several people are traveling with just there drivers license. ID cards can be purchased for children starting at five years old.įor first time license for those over 18, you must complete a Traffic Laws and Substance Abuse Education Course and take the traffic laws and road signs test.

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To obtain a Florida Drivers License Handbook, click here.For information concerning learner's license, click here.To change your name on drivers license (marriage, divorce, etc.), change with social security first and bring in original documents, photocopies not accepted. These offices are open until 5:00 however, any testing for Class E license must be started by 3:30 and for CDL by 3:00 to allow adequate time for completion. The Park Avenue and Middleburg locations do not provide HazMat, Medical Re-testing or testing with interpreter services. To replace a lost license, stop by one of the offices and replace for $31.25 if your address has changed, bring two proofs of new address.Ĭlay county drivers license services are provided at: You may renew your license up to 18 months prior to expiration at any Florida tax collector office that provides driver license services.

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