Can you have ID from two states?
Rachel Davis
Updated on February 10, 2026
Answer: State laws differ, but, in general, you cannot possess two different state’s driver’s license at the same time. Normally, you need to be licensed in the state that you are considered to have permanent residency in and that license would be good to use throughout the United States to drive as long as it’s valid.
Can you have two ids?
in the state of California, you are only allowed one identification card. You can get a passport, which is an acceptable form of identification, but not a second state ID.
Can you have a driver license and a state ID in Texas?
No. REAL ID and Texas law only permits a person to hold a driver license or identification card, but not both.
Can you get a Florida driver’s license without being a resident?
Non-Immigrants are entitled to a one year driver license or ID. Proof of Social Security Number: Any non-immigrant who has been issued a US social security number is required to show proof. Non-immigrants who have never been issued a US social security number are not required to provide proof.
Can I get a Florida ID if I live in another state?
Originally Answered: Can I get a Florida ID if I live in another state? You would be required to have a valid Florida address listed as your place of residence in order to gat a Florida (or probably any state) ID or driver license. You don’t. Must prove Florida resident.
Can you have a Florida license with an out-of-state address?
In Florida you can have an out-of-state address on a FL license. In fact, my Florida-issued license has my Chicago address. Florida also allows you to have a part-time/seasonal license if you are a licensed driver of another state.
Can I hold 2 Licences?
You can hold as many driving licenses you want. ‘lose’ your current license. Get a replacement then swap it with whichever you want.
How long do you have to live in a state to be a resident in Florida?
6 months
For tax purposes only, you will at minimum need to be living in Florida as a resident for 6 months. Often snowbirds, or people that come to Florida to avoid the cold winters up north, seek to establish residency in Florida to avoid the high income tax rates imposed by those northern states.
Can a driver’s license be registered in more than one state?
You can have a state ID from each of the fifty states. Federal law only allows one driver’s license for you. I’d get a state ID in the state I spend the least time in and my driver’s license from the state I spent the most time in. You can register cars in both states.
Do you have to have ID to drive in one state?
In my state, with a few exceptions, you are not required to carry identification. However, if you drive you are required to have your drivers license with you. If you reside in the state and you drive, you are required to have a state drivers license. You may obtain an ID card but it is not require.
What happens if I hold a Real ID card in another state?
(2) If the State receives confirmation that the individual holds a REAL ID card in another State the receiving State must take measures to confirm that the person has terminated or is terminating the REAL ID driver’s license or identification card issued by the prior State pursuant to State law, regulation or procedure.
Can a Texas driver’s license be issued by another state?
The State of Texas is required, when issuing a REAL ID compliant driver’s license, to check if the recipient holds a REAL ID card issued by another state. If so, then Texas is required to take steps to confirm that the ID card from the other state has been, or is being, terminated.