The easiest way to check for Real ID compliance is to look at your most current driver license or identification card and see if you have a gold star located in the upper right corner next to the image of the state of Florida (see sample image). If you’ve provided identification documents and have been issued a license out of an office anytime since Januyou should already be Real ID compliant. Florida’s requirements follow federal regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security’s Real ID Act which was designed to improve security and help reduce identity fraud. Every person who wishes to obtain a driver license or identification card in Florida is required to show specific documentation to prove their citizenship/immigration status and identity.
