68-1.012. Verification of Residency for the Purpose of Recreational Licenses and Permits


Effective on Monday, April 20, 2020
  • 1For the purpose of providing proof of residency to obtain a resident recreational license, permit, or authorization, customers must submit one form of documentation as indicated below.

    28(1) When using the Commission’s online licensing system or when ordering by telephone:

    41(a) A valid Florida driver license; or

    48(b) An identification card that has both a Florida address and a Florida residency verified by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

    72(2) When presenting in-person to a Commission licensing subagent or Tax Collector’s office:

    85(a) The proof of residency provided for in subsection (1), or in the absence thereof:

    1001. A current Florida voter information card;

    1072. A sworn statement manifesting and evidencing domicile in Florida in accordance with Section 121222.17, F.S.;

    1233. Proof of a current Florida homestead exemption; or

    1324. For a child younger than 18 years of age, a student identification card from a Florida school or, if accompanied by his or her parent at the time of purchase, the parent’s proof of residency.

    1685. For a member of the United States Armed Forces stationed in Florida and family members who reside with such member, Armed Forces orders stationing the member in Florida.

    1976. For a resident alien, both documentation from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services evidencing permanent residency status in the United States; and one additional valid proof of residency listed in subsection (1) or (2) of this rule, which must have been issued at least one year prior to application for the resident recreational license, permit, or authorization.

    256Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 4-20-20.