The Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s office announced that all driver’s licenses and identification cards issued to non-immigrants will now be valid only until the expiration date listed on the applicant’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation, not exceeding one year.
The office led by Dariel Fernández shared a recent notice issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) regarding changes to the issuance and renewal of Florida driver’s licenses and identification cards for non-immigrants.
In Florida, a non-immigrant driver’s license is issued to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents but have valid legal presence in the state, often due to their visa or immigration status.
According to FLHSMV, and in compliance with Florida Statutes 322.051 and 322.18, effective immediately, all driver’s licenses and identification cards issued to non-immigrants will be valid only until the expiration date listed on the applicant’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation, not exceeding one year.
If the applicant’s immigration documentation does not contain an expiration date, the credential’s validity will be limited to one year from the date of issuance.
According to the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office, this announcement can be summarized in the following points:
- The measure applies to all non-immigrant applicants for driver’s licenses and identification cards.
- Credentials will expire on the date indicated in USCIS documents, or after one year if no expiration date is listed.
- This policy takes effect immediately, per FLHSMV guidelines.
The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office is not the authority issuing this policy but says it is helping ensure residents are informed and prepared.
For assistance or more information, visit mdctaxcollector.gov. You can also go directly to the FLHSMV website.
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