How to Check the Status of a Florida Drivers License

Alcohol-related incidents, traffic violations, lack of auto insurance and delinquency in child support are just a few reasons why your driver's license could be revoked or suspended in Florida. If you have any doubt about the status of your driver's license, take advantage of Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or DHSMV, online license check tool. Your driver's license number is the only information that's required to check the status of your license online. If you're inquiring about your license status using the DHSMV's email response form, you'll also need to provide your date of birth and have access to an email address.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Driver's license number
• Date of birth
• Email address

Instructions

Check License Status Online

1. Gather your driver's license number. Log onto Florida's DHSMV website. Click the "Driver License Check" link located under the section titled "Drivers License." This will take you to the web page needed to check your driver's license status.

2. Enter your driver's license number into the designated field. Click the "Enter" button to retrieve your results.

3. Read your search results. If the results indicate "VALID, then your license is okay. If it indicates anything else, contact your local driver's license field office to find out what you need to do to resolve the issue.

Check License Status by Email

1. Log onto Florida's DHSMV website. Find the "Contact Us" link at the top of the web page. Under the contact information section, select the link titled " Division of Driver License." This will take you to the email response form for driver license questions.

2. Select the issue that this request is related to by clicking on the arrow. This will prompt a drop-down list of issues. Scroll down and select "Other." This will take you to its customer service help page with a form for you to complete.

3. Enter the required information into each designated field. You'll need to provide your full name, date of birth, driver's license number and email address. Your mailing address and phone number are optional.

4. Type why you're sending this query under the section titled "Please tell us how we may help you." Write something as simple as " I want to check the status of my driver's license." Click the "Send" button. Once your request is received and reviewed, you'll receive a response by email.

Tips & Warnings

• Call DHSMV's customer service center at 850-617-2000 to inquire about your driver's license status by phone.

• If necessary, Florida's DHSMV's mailing address:

• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

• Neil Kirkman Building

• 2900 Apalachee Parkway

• Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500

References

• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Driver License Check
• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Email Response Form
• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Contacts

Resources

• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Office Locations (listed by county)