Page 10 - Stuart Exposure - August '24

Page 10, Stuart Exposure

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Vote 2024 – Itʼs Your Choice! Please Support

The theme for this Martin County Elementary Schools’ Kids’ Tag Art
election cycle is “Vote 2024 “Our greatest natural
– It’s Your Choice!” and resource is the minds of our
the primary election to be children.” – Walt Disney
held on Tuesday, August 20, Each year the Martin
2024, is quickly approaching. County Tax Collector partners
Elections staff and I are with the Martin County
committed to providing all School Board to administer
registered Martin County the Kids’ Tag Art program.
voters the opportunity to have As part of the elementary
a voice in this election and to schools’ curriculum, fifth
make sure every vote counts. The randomly generated “customer number” generated grade students create their
Races on the primary election ballot include federal races today will be incorporated into the new algorithm. own unique license plate
to local races. To make sure you are familiar with the ballot Searches can be done on FCIC/NCIC/CCIS/DAVID designs that can be purchased
prior to casting your votes you can access sample ballots at using the old or new number to retrieve the record. and used as a vanity plate on
www.MartinVotes.gov. Florida is a closed primary state so ***** the front of a vehicle. The
you will be issued a ballot that coordinates with the party Driver’s License And Identification Card Number Change design is also offered in a
affiliation of record whether you vote by mail, vote early or Senate Bill 914 passed requiring four randomly bicycle plate and a keychain.
vote on Election Day. generated digits be assigned to new, replacement or The plates make perfect gifts
If voting by mail, please visit our website at www. renewal issuances of driver’s licenses and identification for Christmas, Mother’s Day,
MartinVotes.gov and click on the “Track Your Ballot” link cards done online or in an office. Father’s Day, birthdays and
which allows you to see when your ballot was mailed, the You do not have to replace your current driver’s license! family occasions and give
address it was mailed to, and when your voted ballot was Parking Placards students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and
received in the office. Remember, your ballot must be returned Does a customer need a new parking placard when they artistic talent.
to the Elections Office by 7 p.m. election night. Additionally, update to the new driver’s license number? The program complements the S.T.E.A.M. curriculum
if you vote by mail, the signature on file may need to be ▪ Yes, the parking placard decal contains the customer’s and strengthens the students’ creative expression, critical
updated. Signatures do change over time, and we are required driver's license number, and a new parking placard should be thinking skills and problem-solving competencies, which
to verify the signature on your vote by mail envelope with the issued. makes a significant impact when competing for a place in
signature in the voter registration database. If your signature Will the customer need to present a new certificate of today’s economy. The project environment brings value to
has changed, now is the time to contact the Elections Office disability for the parking placard? everyone involved.
to update your signature. ▪ No, Florida statute 320.0848 only requires renewals and The Martin County Tax Collector is looking forward to
Early voting for the primary election will take place for lost or stolen replacements. the next season as we are deeply involved in our children’s
eight consecutive days from August 10 to 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) future. All sponsorship funds and all proceeds from the sales
daily in two locations, the Martin County Elections Office in Will a new driver’s license number be generated for a of plates are given to the classrooms to fund art education and
Stuart and the Elisabeth Lahti Library in Indiantown. commercial learner’s permit? give children the resources needed to succeed. Please visit
Finally, Election Day is your last opportunity to let your ▪ No, Florida Statute 322.14(1)(a) excludes CLP our website: www.mckta.com for more information on how
voice be heard in the August 20 primary election. If voting on transactions. to become a sponsor and where to purchase a license plate.
Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling precinct. Does a new CLP need to be issued if a customer receives
To confirm your polling location, visit www.MartinVotes. a license with the new driver’s license number?
gov and click on the “Where Do I Vote” tab. As a reminder, ▪ Yes, if the customer currently holds a valid CLP and is
please have available signed, photo identification when voting updating their current license. The customer should be issued
in-person. an updated CLP.
Martin County is counting on you! Every vote counts and Registration
all elections are important. Are customers required to be processed a new registration?
Ensure your voice is heard by casting your vote in the ▪ No, Florida Statute 320.02(4) only requires the update
August 20, 2024, primary election. of customer registration during a change of address.
For more information visit www.MartinVotes.gov or call Name Requirements
the Elections Office at (772) 288-5637. Are there any new name requirements based on the new
See you at the polls! driver’s license number change?
Vicki Davis ▪ No, the new driver’s license number does not use the
Martin County Supervisor of Elections name for calculation. Name requirements will stay the same
based on Real ID requirements.
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
Beginning July 1, 2024,
your driver’s license or
photo ID number will change Life moves fast—
when a customer conducts a

transaction, both in person prepare for the unexpected
and online, resulting in the issuance of a credential.
The length of the driver’s license or photo ID number with Accident Insurance.
will stay the same.
The driver’s license number will continue to start with
an alpha character.
The number assigned to an original, renewal or
replacement identification card must have a minimum of
four randomly generated digits.
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