Good news: Thousands of Your Tax Base members successfully get their Florida driver's license every month. This guide helps you prepare for a smooth DMV visit.
Key Takeaways
- Schedule appointments online at flhsmv.gov or through GoRenew
- Bring all required documents—missing items mean return visits
- Your Tax Base address is accepted by Florida DMV
- First-time applicants must visit in person
Scheduling Your Appointment
Online Scheduling
- Visit flhsmv.gov or GoRenew.com
- Select "Driver License Services"
- Choose your nearest DMV location
- Select appointment type: "Original/First Time License"
- Pick an available date and time
- Confirm your appointment and save the confirmation
If No Appointments Are Available
- Check multiple locations—availability varies
- Try early morning (6-7 AM) when new slots open
- Consider locations in smaller cities—less demand
- Walk-ins are sometimes accepted—arrive early and ask
Required Documents
Bring originals (not copies) of:
Proof of Identity (ONE required)
- US Passport (or passport card)
- US Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Current out-of-state driver's license
Proof of Social Security Number (ONE required)
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- Paystub with full SSN
- 1099 form
Proof of Florida Residential Address (TWO required)
- Deed, lease, or rental agreement
- Bank or credit card statement
- Utility bill
- W-2 or 1099
- Your Tax Base address verification letter
Important: All documents showing your address must have your Florida address (the one from Your Tax Base). Update your bank statements and other documents before your appointment.
Using Your Tax Base Address
Your Tax Base addresses are legitimate residential addresses accepted by the Florida DMV. If asked:
- Explain you reside at an RV/Mobile Home community
- Your address includes a lot or unit number
- Contact support if you need a verification letter
At the DMV
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Check in at the front desk with your confirmation
- Present all documents when called
- Surrender your out-of-state license
- Pass the vision test
- Take your photo
- Pay the fee (~$48 for new license)
- Receive temporary paper license
If Documents Are Rejected
- Ask specifically what's missing or incorrect
- Request supervisor review if you believe documents are valid
- Contact Your Tax Base support—we can provide additional verification
- Schedule a return appointment with corrected documents
Common Issues and Solutions
Address format questions
Use the exact format provided by Your Tax Base. If the system doesn't recognize it, ask the clerk to manually enter it.
Missing documents
No partial processing—you must return with complete documents. Double-check the list before leaving home.
System downtime
DMV systems occasionally have outages. If this happens, you may need to wait or reschedule.
Still Having Issues?
Contact Your Tax Base support:
- We can provide address verification letters
- We can speak with DMV staff if needed
- Email: [email protected]