Jessamine County DMV Office – 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

You’re looking to get a regular photo ID for your disabled VA husband in Florida. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Information & Documents to Bring:

Your husband’s official VA card: This is crucial. If it indicates a 100% service-connected disability, he may be eligible for a no-fee ID card.

Proof of Identity: One of the following original documents (no photocopies):

Original/certified U.S. Birth Certificate

Original U.S. Passport or Passport Card

Original U.S. Certificate of Citizenship

Original U.S. Certificate of Naturalization

Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS 240)

Proof of Social Security Number: One of the following original documents (no photocopies):

Original Social Security card (with current name)

W2 or 1099 form (not handwritten)

Paycheck/stub with full Social Security Number

SSA-1099

Any 1099 (not handwritten)

U.S. Military ID Card showing Social Security number

Proof of Residential Address (Two different documents): These must show your husband’s name and residential address in Florida, and generally need to be dated within the last 60 days. Examples include:

Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or residential rental/lease agreement.

Florida voter registration card.

Florida vehicle registration or title.

Utility bill (water, gas, electricity, cell phone, cable)

Automobile payment booklet

Medical or health card and/or medical bill

Current homeowner’s or automobile insurance policy or bill

Financial statements (bank, credit card, or investment accounts)

Documents issued by Federal, State, County, or City government agencies.

Employer Documentation (W-2 form or 1099 form, paycheck stub)

A letter from a homeless shelter or public assistance agency verifying residence (if applicable, with a Certification of Address form).

Proof of Name Changes (if applicable): If his current name is different from his birth certificate or other identity documents, bring original or certified copies of all marriage certificates, court orders, or divorce decrees that show the complete chain of name changes.

Important Notes:

Same-day ID card: Yes, Florida issues ID cards on the same day you apply, assuming all documents are in order.

Appointments: It is highly recommended to make an appointment at the driver license service center or tax collector office. This can significantly reduce wait times.

No driver’s license and ID card simultaneously: In Florida, a person cannot hold both a driver’s license and an identification card at the same time. Since your husband doesn’t drive, this won’t be an issue, but if he had an old Florida driver’s license, he would need to surrender it.

100% Disabled Veterans: If your husband has a 100% service-connected disability (as indicated on his VA card or a letter from the VA), he is eligible for a no-fee ID card.

Where to go:

You will need to visit a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) driver license service center or a county tax collector’s office that provides driver’s license and ID card services.

To find the nearest location and make an appointment:

Visit the official FLHSMV website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/locations/

You can also search for the “Tax Collector” website for your specific county in Florida, as many tax collector offices handle these services. These websites often have online appointment scheduling.

It’s always a good idea to double-check the specific requirements and any county-specific procedures on the chosen office’s website before your visit.

August 3, 2025