Q: Is there a law in Florida that says your driver license has to match your permanent residency or your social security ?
I went to renew my license and the DMV changed my license without advising putting my last name from my permanent residency instead of what on my social security card. I looked at the real Id act and everything said the license must match the social security card
A: You may bring your issued state driver's license and request it to conform with your legal name on your Lawful Permanent Residence Card and your foreign passport.
A: My office is getting many calls lately on DMV requirements for a DL. All of your civil documents should have the same legal name. Your legal name is the name on your BC unless you have a name change document - usually a marriage license - and you have changed your name. Your green card has your legal name on it and that is the name the DMV will use. When you apply for Naturalization you can legally change your name at no additional expense.
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