How to Obtain Your Real ID in Orlando: Requirements and Process Explained

How to Obtain Your Real ID in Orlando: Requirements and Process Explained

December 1, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and immigrants must present a Real ID for entry into federal buildings, military facilities, nuclear sites, and for domestic flights. This ID replaces traditional state driver’s licenses. If you are in Orlando, Florida, here’s how to obtain your Real ID.

Real ID is a federally issued identification provided by states to enhance security standards for driver’s licenses. It features a star symbol in the upper right corner.

To obtain your Real ID in Orlando, you need specific documents. The requirements vary depending on whether you are a U.S. citizen or not:

For U.S. Citizens:

  • Valid U.S. passport.
  • Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
  • Consular report of birth abroad.
  • Naturalization certificate from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • Citizenship certificate.
  • Social Security card.
  • Documents proving your main residence.

If your name differs from your birth certificate due to marriage:

  • Court-ordered name change document.
  • Marriage or divorce certificate.

For Non-Citizens:

  • Valid permanent resident card.
  • Non-immigrant passport (except asylum seekers and refugees).
  • Government-issued document showing your full name.
  • Document proving your legal status in the U.S. from DHS.
  • Social Security card.
  • Documents proving your main residence.

If your name has changed due to marriage or divorce:
Ensure your name is updated in Immigration documents.

Orlando Locations for Real ID Application:

  1. 730 Sand Lake Rd Suite 106B, Orlando, FL 32809
  2. 6050 Wooden Pine Dr., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32829
  3. 301 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
  4. 10051 University Blvd., Orlando, FL 32817
  5. 4101 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando, FL 32810

Fees:

  • First-time application: $25.
  • Renewal or replacement: $25.
  • Applications at tax collection offices incur an additional service fee of $6.25.

Make sure to have all required documents ready and visit the designated locations to apply for your Real ID.

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