Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '24

Page 12, Martin Downs

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Martin County Tax Collector

Alert – New Driver’s License And ID Numbers
By Ruth Pietruszewski,
Martin County Tax Collector
Beginning Statewide July
31, 2024
Randomization Of Driver
License And Photo ID
Numbers and a keychain. The plates make perfect gifts for Christmas,
Beginning July 1, 2024, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays and family occasions
your driver’s license or and give students the opportunity to showcase their creativity The Martin County Tax Collector is looking forward
photo ID number will change and artistic talent. to the next season as we are deeply involved in our
when a customer conducts a The program complements the S.T.E.A.M. curriculum children’s future. All sponsorship funds and all proceeds
transaction, both in person and strengthens the students’ creative expression, critical from the sales of plates are given to the classrooms to
and online, resulting in the issuance of a credential. thinking skills and problem-solving competencies, which fund art education and give children the resources needed
The length of the driver’s license or photo ID number makes a significant impact when competing for a place in to succeed. Please visit our website: www.mckta.com for
will stay the same. today’s economy. The project environment brings value to more information on how to become a sponsor and where
The driver’s license number will continue to start with everyone involved. to purchase a license plate.
an alpha character.
The number assigned to an original, renewal or
replacement identification card must have a minimum of Vote 2024 – Itʼs Your Choice!
four randomly generated digits.
The theme for Signatures do change over time, and we are required
this election cycle to verify the signature on your vote by mail envelope
is “Vote 2024 – It’s with the signature in the voter registration database. If
Your Choice!” and the your signature has changed, now is the time to contact
primary election to the Elections Office to update your signature.
be held on Tuesday, Early voting for the primary election will take place
August 20, 2024, is for eight consecutive days from August 10 to 17, 8 a.m.
quickly approaching. to 5 p.m. daily in two locations, the Martin County
Elections staff and I are Elections Office in Stuart and the Elisabeth Lahti
committed to providing Library in Indiantown.
all registered Martin Finally, Election Day
County voters the is your last opportunity
opportunity to have a voice in this election and to to let your voice be heard
make sure every vote counts. in the August 20 primary
The randomly generated “customer number” generated Races on the primary election ballot include federal election. If voting on
today will be incorporated into the new algorithm. races to local races. To make sure you are familiar with Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling
Searches can be done on FCIC/NCIC/CCIS/DAVID the ballot prior to casting your votes you can access precinct. To confirm your polling location, visit www.
using the old or new number to retrieve the record. sample ballots at www.MartinVotes.gov. Florida is a MartinVotes.gov and click on the “Where Do I Vote”
***** closed primary state so you will be issued a ballot that tab. As a reminder, please have available signed, photo
Driver’s License And Identification Card Number Change coordinates with the party affiliation of record whether identification when voting in-person.
Senate Bill 914 passed requiring four randomly you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day. Martin County is counting on you! Every vote
generated digits be assigned to new, replacement or If voting by mail, please visit our website at www. counts and all elections are important.
renewal issuances of driver’s licenses and identification MartinVotes.gov and click on the “Track Your Ballot” Ensure your voice is heard by casting your vote in
cards done online or in an office. link which allows you to see when your ballot was the August 20, 2024, primary election.
You do not have to replace your current driver’s license! mailed, the address it was mailed to, and when your For more information visit www.MartinVotes.gov
Parking Placards voted ballot was received in the office. Remember, or call the Elections Office at (772) 288-5637.
Does a customer need a new parking placard when they your ballot must be returned to the Elections Office See you at the polls!
update to the new driver’s license number? by 7 p.m. election night. Additionally, if you vote by Vicki Davis
▪ Yes, the parking placard decal contains the customer’s mail, the signature on file may need to be updated. Martin County Supervisor of Elections
driver’s license number, and a new parking placard should
be issued.
Will the customer need to present a new certificate of
disability for the parking placard?
▪ No, Florida statute 320.0848 only requires renewals and Are You Ready Hurricane?
lost or stolen replacements.
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
Will a new driver’s license number be generated for a For The Next Storm?
commercial learner’s permit?
▪ No, Florida Statute 322.14(1)(a) excludes CLP
transactions. No Air Conditioning?
Does a new CLP need to be issued if a customer receives No Refrigeration?
a license with the new driver’s license number?
▪ Yes, if the customer currently holds a valid CLP and is FREE
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