Keeping You Informed Every Step of the Way
At our office, we are committed to ensuring you have the most current and accurate information regarding Florida driver license and identification credential requirements. As an authorized agent of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), we strictly adhere to state guidance and procedures for all credential issuance.
We understand that obtaining or renewing your driver license or identification card can involve complex requirements, especially as regulations evolve to meet federal and state standards. We are here to help along the way!
We serve customers from diverse backgrounds and immigration statuses, including those who may be eligible under special federal designations.
Before your visit, we encourage you to review the specific requirements for your type of application to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
Technical Advisories
The Secretary of Homeland Security moved to terminate Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS). But on November 19, 2025, a judge temporarily stopped that from happening, so TPS is still in effect for now.
Because of that, Syrian TPS holders can still qualify through July 1, 2026, if they show:
- An expired work permit (EAD) with category A12 or C19, or
- An approved TPS form (I-821) with one of the following expiration dates:
- March 31, 2021
- September 30, 2022
- March 31, 2024
- September 30, 2025
The Secretary of Homeland Security moved to end Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS). But on February 2, 2026, a judge temporarily stopped that from happening, so TPS is still in effect for now.
Because of that, Haitian TPS holders can still qualify through July 1, 2026, if they show:
- An expired work permit (EAD) with category A12 or C19, or
- An approved TPS form (I-821) with one of the following expiration dates:
- February 3, 2026
- August 3, 2025
- August 3, 2024
- June 30, 2024
- February 3, 2023
- December 31, 2022
- October 4, 2021
- January 4, 2021
- January 2, 2020
- July 22, 2019
- January 22, 2018
- July 22, 2017
Click here for DL-26-003-Temporary-Protected-Status-–-Haiti-Update
The Secretary of Homeland Security announced the formal termination of Yemen’s Temporary Protected Status.
- Accepted documents: Approved EAD (Category A12 or C19) and/or approved I-821 with expiration of March 3, 2023; September 3, 2024; or March 3, 2026.
- Eligible through: May 4, 2026.
The Secretary of Homeland Security moved to terminate South Sudan’s Temporary Protected Status. On December 20, 2025, a U.S. District Court of Massachusetts judge issued an order temporarily halting the termination.
- Accepted documents: Expired EAD (Category A12 or C19) and/or approved I-821 with expiration of November 3, 2023; May 3, 2025; November 3, 2025; or March 13, 2026.
- Eligible through: April 10, 2026.
Click here for DL-26-005-Temporary-Protected-Status-South-Sudan
The Secretary of Homeland Security moved to end Ethiopia’s Temporary Protected Status. On February 13, 2026, a U.S. District Court of Massachusetts judge issued an order temporarily halting the termination.
- Accepted documents: Expired EAD (Category A12 or C19) and/or approved I-821 with expiration of June 12, 2024 or December 12, 2025.
- Eligible through: April 8, 2026.
Click here for DL-26-004-Temporary-Protected-Status-Ethiopia
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the termination of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowing eligible Haitian nationals to remain legally protected in the United States.
The Secretary of Homeland Security moved to end Haiti’s TPS designation. However, on February 2, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order halting the termination before it could take effect.
Haitian TPS beneficiaries who present the following will remain eligible through March 15, 2026.
- An expired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with category A12 or C19, and/or
- An approved Form I-821 with the following expiration dates
Effective February 6, 2026, all knowledge and skills examinations will be administered in English only, including examinations conducted orally.
Language translation services or devices will no longer be permitted for either knowledge or skills testing.
Click here for DL-26-002-Knowledge–Skills-Exams–English-Only
DATE: 12/16/2025
Paper medical cards are no longer accepted. Under new FMCSA regulations, CDL and CLP medical examiner certificates must be submitted electronically by the medical examiner.
FMCSA now transmits medical exam results directly to the State of Florida, and drivers can no longer present a paper medical certificate to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
Click here for DL-25-029-UPDATE-Electronic-Medical-Examiner-Certificates-for-CDL-and-CLP-Drivers
DATE: 11/24/2025
STATE UPDATE to Temporary Pause on-Non-Immigrant CLP and CDL Issuance: This pause will remain in effect until the credential design can be updated to display the federally required designation “Non-Domiciled” in place of “Temporary.”
These updates are essential for the Department to maintain its certification to issue federally compliant CDLs and CLPs.
View INFO 25-019 UPDATE Temporary Pause on Non-Immigrant CLP and CDL Issuance.
Date: 11/20/2025
The Department of Homeland Security has ended the automatic 540-day extension for most Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals. Renewal applications filed on or after this date no longer receive an automatic extension.
As a result, the State will no longer issue credentials based solely on an I-797C receipt notice for EAD renewals submitted on or after October 30, 2025, even if the individual previously held valid status. A valid, approved EAD card is now required for issuance.
Exception: TPS beneficiaries with category codes A12 or C19 may continue to be processed using TPS-related documentation.
Date: 10/17/25
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS), meaning Syrian TPS beneficiaries who provide an expired EAD or Form I-821 approval with expiration dates of March 31, 2021; September 30, 2022; March 31, 2024; or September 30, 2025, are entitled to a driver license or ID valid until November 21, 2025. Additionally, Syrians with a pending Form I-821 are also entitled to a credential valid until November 21, 2025. Those that do not meet the requirements listed are not entitled to issuance or a 60-day temporary permit.
Date: 10/17/25
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Venezuela’s 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS), meaning Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries who provide an approved EAD/I821 with an expiration date of October 2, 2026, are entitled to a driver license or ID valid until that date. Venezuelans whose TPS-related documents show expiration dates of September 9, 2022; March 10, 2024; April 2, 2025; or September 10, 2025, are entitled to a credential valid until April 2, 2026. Those that do not meet the requirements listed are not entitled to issuance or a 60-day temporary permit.
Date: 10/02/25
The Department of Homeland Security has extended Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months through October 2, 2026. Current TPS holders must re-register between January 17, 2025 and September 10, 2025 to maintain their status, while those under the 2023 designation with expiration dates of April 2, 2025 or October 2, 2026 will automatically remain eligible through the new end date.
DATE: 09/30/2025
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced an emergency interim final rule to strengthen federal oversight of how states issue non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
The issuance of non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs, also known as non-immigrant or Temporary CDLs or CLPs, is paused until further notice.
View INFO-25-019 Temporary Pause on Non-Immigrant CLP and CDL Issuance.
Date: 09/09/25
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals, meaning those with documents expiring on September 9, 2022, March 10, 2024, or September 10, 2025 can only obtain driver’s licenses until November 7, 2025. However, Venezuelans who received TPS under the 2023 designation with expiration dates of April 2, 2025 or October 2, 2026 will continue to qualify through October 2, 2026.
Click here for DL 25-021 Temporary Protected Status – Venezuela
Date: 08/12/25
Customers presenting an EAD card or approved I-821 issued on or before February 5, 2025, with an expiration date of either April 2, 2025, or October 2, 2026, qualify for an automatic extension of lawful presence through October 2, 2026. After that date, alternative valid lawful presence documents will be required. Those that do not meet the requirements listed are not entitled to issuance or a 60-day temporary permit.
View CORRECTION: DL 25-019 Temporary Protected Status – Venezuela.
Date: 08/29/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. A federal appeals court overturned the July 31, 2025, injunction for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua, ending the temporary block on TPS termination. TPS customers from Nepal are no longer eligible as of August 20, 2025, and those from Honduras and Nicaragua are no longer eligible after September 8, 2025.
Date: 08/12/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries who received documentation on or before February 5, 2025, will maintain their status while litigation is pending. These beneficiaries are entitled to issuance of TPS documentation through October 2, 2026.
DATE: 08/12/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries facing crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. A U.S. District Court has blocked the termination of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Until the legal case is resolved, beneficiaries are entitled to maintain their status and issuance through November 18, 2025.
View DL 25-018 Temporary Protected Status – Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.
DATE: 07/23/2025
Updates to previous DL 25-007 Temporary Protected Status – Haiti
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. A U.S. District Court has blocked the termination of TPS for Haiti. Until the court case is resolved, beneficiaries can maintain their status and are entitled to issuance through February 3, 2026.
DATE: 06/10/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries facing crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The Department of Homeland Security has terminated TPS for Cameroon. The designation is set to expire on August 4, 2025.
View DL 25-014 Temporary Protected Status Termination – Cameroon.
DATE: 06/3/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The Department of Homeland Security has terminated TPS for Afghanistan. The designation officially expired on May 20, 2025.
DATE: 06/3/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The Department of Homeland Security has extended TPS for South Sudan through November 3, 2025. Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with expiration dates of May 3, 2025, or November 3, 2023, are automatically valid until November 3, 2025.
DATE: 05/06/25
Florida law requires that driver licenses and ID cards for temporarily admitted foreign nationals match the expiration date of their immigration documents, for up to one year maximum. If the immigration document has no expiration date, the credential issued cannot exceed one year. These rules are effective immediately.
DATE: 04/03/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals of certain countries in crisis to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. A court order has postponed the termination of the 2021 and 2023 TPS designations for Venezuela, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an update on April 2, 2025. Beneficiaries under the 2023 designation remain eligible through October 2, 2026, while other expiration dates stay the same.
DATE: 03/13/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) lets people from certain countries facing crisis conditions live and work in the U.S. for a limited time. The Department of Homeland Security has partially vacated its June 2024 decision to extend TPS for Haiti, keeping the designation in place only until August 3, 2025. While documents with an expiration date of February 3, 2026, will be accepted, benefits may only be issued through August 3, 2025.
DATE: 02/28/25
Florida’s 2025 Special Legislative Session passed SB 2-C Immigration, which updates laws related to passports, motor vehicle documents, and citizenship status. The bill defines what counts as a “valid passport” for obtaining a Florida title or registration and requires residents to update their driver license or ID within 30 days of any change in citizenship status. It also makes it a crime to aid or solicit a non-citizen to vote, with all changes effective February 14, 2025.
View INFO 25-004 2025 Legislative Special Session C – SB 2-C Immigration.
DATE: 02/10/25
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people from certain countries facing crisis conditions to live and work in the United States for a limited time. The Department of Homeland Security has extended TPS for El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine. TPS now lasts until September 9, 2026, for El Salvador, and until October 19, 2026, for Sudan and Ukraine.
View DL 25-003 Temporary Protected Status – El Salvador Sudan and Ukraine.
DATE: 02/04/25
The Department of Homeland Security has canceled the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Venezuela from 2021 and 2023. People who were already approved under the 2021 designation can keep their TPS until September 10, 2025, and those under the 2023 designation can keep it until April 2, 2025. Any TPS documents showing an expiration date of October 2, 2026, are not valid.