Surrendered Driver License/ID – Manatee County Tax Collector | Help Center

THIS TRANSACTION MUST BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT AT THE
DRIVER LICENSE BRANCH – 904 301 BLVD W, BRADENTON
Customers will be charged a $6.25 Tax Collector service fee for information and processing, and additional transaction fees may apply. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule your appointment. Services are for Manatee County residents and businesses only.

1. OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFERS AND FLORIDA RENEWALS / REPLACEMENTS

When your Florida license or ID card is issued, your previous license or ID card must be surrendered. Pursuant to the Federal Real ID Act, you may not have more than one valid license or ID card at any time.

An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! To complete your driver license or ID card transaction at one of our branches, you must complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.

2. SUSPENDED, REVOKED OR CANCELLED DRIVER LICENSES

If you have an active suspension, revocation or cancellation on your driver license record, you are required to surrender your driver license to our office.

Section 322.059, Florida Statutes, states that any person whose driver’s license or registration has been suspended as provided in s. 322.058, F.S. must immediately return his or her driver license and registration/plate to our office for cancellation (as an agent for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles).

3. SURRENDERING FOR SOMEONE ELSE

Only the person who holds the license has the ability to voluntarily surrender it to our office. That person must be present and must verbally indicate that they wish to surrender the license because they no longer wish to drive.

This person would be eligible to apply for an ID card (if needed). This can be completed one of two ways:

1. Save time and money! They can request to downgrade their Florida driver license to an ID card online – or scan the QR code to access the site – for an estimated fee of $27.00. Their ID card will be mailed to them.

2. In person for an estimated fee of $31.25.

Our office accepts cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards. A $2.50 processing fee for debit cards and a 2.5% processing fee (minimum of $2.50) for credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.

You must present documents that establish your identity pursuant to the Real ID Act (i.e. birth certificate, U.S. passport, USCIS [INS] documents*, proof of name change[s], Social Security Card, and 2 proofs of residential address) unless you have already been issued a Real ID compliant Florida Driver License or ID card and no changes are required. *Non-US citizens must have at least 61 days remaining on their legal presence documentation. For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit flhsmv.gov/what-to-bring/.

4. DRIVING ABILITY IS QUESTIONABLE

If you question another person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, you may report the driver to the Division of Driver Licenses in Tallahassee. You must know their personal information, complete Form 72190 and mail or fax it to the agency listed on the form. The reports are confidential and shall be used only to determine the qualifications of the individual to operate a motor vehicle on Florida's highways. No civil or criminal action may be brought against any physician, person or agency for providing this information.

5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Check the status of your Florida license at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/home/en/publicweb/dlcheck!

You can sign up for electronic notifications when citations and/or sanctions are added to your record online - or scan the QR code to access the site.

Not a Manatee County Resident? Our offices are open by appointment only for Manatee County residents/businesses only. All out-of-county residents must visit their home county for information and processing. To find a location, visit flhsmv.gov/locations.