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Driver License & Car Registration Information


FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLES


One of the first challenges to meet when released from prison is transportation. Driver license and car registration procedures are spelled out at the DMV website (also in Spanish). You can order a copy of your driving record, renew a license, and replace lost cards.

Driver license handbooks (in English and Spanish, including the CDL handbooks for truck drivers) are available online, or you can order your own copy.

For information about reinstating a revoked or suspended license, handling unpaid tickets, and other issues, click here. There are answers to questions about insurance laws, DUIs and medical problems, learner licenses and point values for infractions.

Learn about Florida DUI and Administrative Suspension Laws, including qualifications for a hardship license.

NOTE: NEW IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GO INTO EFFECT IN 2010. Read about the documents you will need to bring by clicking here.

Click here to find your local DMV office.


Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Assistance


Numerous websites provide information about and links to programs designed to help kick substance abuse habits, far too many to list here. A good place to start is seaching the annotated list with links at U.S. Drug Rehab Centers.


State of Florida

FLORIDA CITIES AND COUNTIES


Finding a new place to live after incarceration can be a real challenge. Arm yourself with information such as population demographics, social services, job markets, cost of rent, and much more. For in-depth statistical information on Florida communities, explore ePodunk.

If you're uncertain which Florida cities are in which counties, do a quick search through NACO (National Association of Counties). Or check the tidy list at Florida Counties.

Local ordinances of many Florida communities are available online (some free, some for a fee) through Municode.