Service Centers in Alachua County
Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Centers
For current motorist services fees please see the fee schedule.
***Due to COVID-19, FLHSMV is providing modified in-office services by appointment only. We will continue to provide services online at GoRenew.com, by telephone and email. For information on tax collectors or license plate agents, please visit their respective websites.*** |
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| Driver License (DL) Services Only Driver licenses, ID cards, reinstatements, written and skills exams. |
Dual Service Centers Driver License (DL) & Motor Vehicle (MV) services at one location. |
Motor Vehicle (MV) Services Only Vehicles, trailers, vessels, mobile homes, specialty tags and disability parking permits. |
Appointments: Many offices require appointments for service. For Tax Collector Offices or License Plate Agents, please visit their respective website or call for additional information.
Bureau of Administrative Reviews
Under Suspension – Need Driver License for Work/Hardship License
Florida Highway Patrol Stations
For reporting crashes, crash reports
Note: For emergencies, dial 911 or *FHP (*347) from your cell phone
Clerk of the Court Office
Please visit the Clerk of Court Website for Paying a Traffic Citation or Court Information
| City | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 220 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 Map to location |
352-374-3609 | Mon – Fri 8:15am-5:00pm |
Motorist Services Regional Offices
Bureau of Dealer Services
Dealer licenses, complaints and investigations of dealers
Rebuilt inspections
| City | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 318 Southeast 25th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Map to Location |
352-512-6782 | Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pmBy Appointment Only, Call for Appointment |
Other Services
New Florida Residents
- Obtain your Florida driver license
- Then obtain automobile insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida
- Finally, title and register your vehicle and obtain license plate
See Motor Vehicle Service Centers above for the following information:
- Registration, tag and title
- Boats, vessels and trailers
- Disabled parking permits
- Transferring a motor vehicle or boat/vessel title
- Specialty tags
See Driver License Service Centers above for the following information:
- Florida driver licenses/ID cards
- Commercial driver licenses
Motorcycle Rider Training
Mobile Home & RV Construction
- Manufacturing: 850-617-2808
- Set up & inspection: 850-617-3004
Driver Improvement Schools
Motor Vehicle Dealers
- For more information on dealer licenses, complaints, investigation of dealers or rebuilt inspections, see a Motorist Services Regional Office above.
Address Change
- To change an address on a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
- To change an address on a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
Name Change
- To change a name on a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above.
- To change a name on a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above.
Renewals or Replacements (Lost or Stolen Items)
- For more information on renewals or replacements for a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
- For more information on renewals or replacements for a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
Commercial Motor Vehicles & Drivers
Refunds
- For Driver License related refunds, please use form 73644 and mail with any applicable supporting documentation to the location listed within the form. You may also send an email to DLRefunds@flhsmv.gov, attaching the form and all applicable supporting documentation.
- For Vehicle/Mobile Home/Vessels related refunds, please use form 83363 and mail with any applicable supporting documentation to the location listed within the form. You may also send an email to MVRefunds@flhsmv.gov, attaching the form and all applicable supporting documentation.
Customer Service Center
- 850-617-2000
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
- Automated services available 24 hours, 7 days a week
