Florida to Put Citizenship Status on Licenses, ID Cards Starting in 2027

The state law was influenced by the federal SAVE America Act that has passed the U.S. House but stalled in the Senate.

Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 12, 2025. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo

Florida will start issuing driver’s licenses and state identification cards that indicate the holder’s citizenship status starting Jan. 1, 2027, as part of a state law passed this year.

All newly issued, renewed, or replaced Florida licenses and state ID cards must indicate citizenship status, the state announced on social media June 9.