Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles FLHSMV comes into contact with nearly every Floridian and with many who visit the Sunshine State. FLHSMV/FHP Executive Director is Dave Kerner.

FLHSMV services include issuing state driver licenses and identification cards, and registering and titling motor vehicles, and, is home of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), who are responsible for patrolling Florida's highways. Visit flhsmv.gov to learn more.

Thank you, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and veteran-focused organizations, for participating in our annual Ve...
06/12/2026

Thank you, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and veteran-focused organizations, for participating in our annual Veterans Recognition Day event.

FLHSMV proudly employs 600+ veterans, including nearly 25% of FHP’s workforce! We proudly salute all those who served our nation to keep us safe. 🫡🇺🇸

🪧Sign of the TimesFlorida’s first speed-limit sign on a highway was erected to promote safer driving habits. FHP was ins...
06/11/2026

🪧Sign of the Times

Florida’s first speed-limit sign on a highway was erected to promote safer driving habits. FHP was instrumental in managing traffic and enforcing the new limits.

This led to the standardization of road signs, and radar technology a year later.

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Our summer public safety campaign is underway through July, aimed at keeping Floridians safe during one of the most pa...
06/11/2026

Our summer public safety campaign is underway through July, aimed at keeping Floridians safe during one of the most patriotic seasons in our nation’s history.

As communities prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with 4th of July festivities, we remind all motorists stay alert behind the wheel, follow all traffic laws, avoid reckless or impaired driving, and make smart choices so everyone can Arrive Alive—One Safe Drive at a Time.

NEWS RELEASE: https://bit.ly/4xoX9EL

COMMITTING FELONIES = LEGAL STATUS REVOKED This Panama national turned criminal illegal alien was previously a lawful pe...
06/10/2026

COMMITTING FELONIES = LEGAL STATUS REVOKED

This Panama national turned criminal illegal alien was previously a lawful permanent resident, but his legal status was revoked, and he was given a final order of removal in 2017 following a felony conviction. Thanks to FHP's CAAT Troopers and our federal partners, this criminal illegal alien will not call Florida a sanctuary anymore.

Working in coordination with ICE and U.S. Border Patrol, CAAT Troopers located and apprehended three Guatemalan national...
06/03/2026

Working in coordination with ICE and U.S. Border Patrol, CAAT Troopers located and apprehended three Guatemalan nationals who were unlawfully present in the United States. These three criminal illegal aliens had active INTERPOL arrest warrants for a violent murder committed in Guatemala. Through extensive investigative efforts, CAAT Troopers identified the residence where the suspects were believed to be hiding and coordinated with the ICE Atlanta team to carry out the successful apprehension of all three subjects.

Florida is NOT a sanctuary for violent fugitives.

FLHSMV is aware of ongoing performance issues affecting our driver license and motor vehicle systems, which may impact s...
05/27/2026

FLHSMV is aware of ongoing performance issues affecting our driver license and motor vehicle systems, which may impact service times in tax collector offices statewide. Our teams are actively monitoring the situation, implementing mitigation efforts, and working toward a full resolution. We know how important reliable service is for our communities, and we appreciate your patience as we address these issues. We will continue to share updates as they become available.

In observance of Memorial Day, all of our statewide offices are closed today.
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all of our statewide offices are closed today.

A group of Florida Highway Patrol Troopers in 1959 going over plans to prepare for an enforcement campaign in Perry. FHP...
05/20/2026

A group of Florida Highway Patrol Troopers in 1959 going over plans to prepare for an enforcement campaign in Perry. FHP regularly conducts operations across the state and has been answering calls to action for 86 years.

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2900 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL
32399

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18506172000

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