Florida HSMV Form 71120SP Certification of Address (Spanish) – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) requires proof of residential address when applying for a Class E driver license or identification card. When applicants cannot provide two approved documents in their own name, they may use HSMV Form 71120SP, the official Spanish-language Certification of Address (Certificación de Dirección Residencial).
This form allows a person living at the same address (the “certifier”) to confirm the applicant’s residence and supply supporting documents. It is valid only for Class E licenses and ID cards — it cannot be used for Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP).
What Is Florida HSMV Form 71120SP?
HSMV 71120SP is the Spanish version of the Certification of Address form issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The English counterpart is HSMV 71120. Both versions serve the same purpose under Florida Statutes sections 322.051 and 322.08.
The form is an affidavit. The applicant and the certifier declare that the residential address information is true and correct. Making a false statement is a crime under Florida law.
Official download link (current revision Rev. 12/24):
Download Florida HSMV Form 71120SP (Spanish PDF)
English version for reference: HSMV 71120 (English)
Who Needs to Use Form 71120SP?
You typically need this form if:
- You are applying for a new or replacement Florida Class E driver license or identification card.
- You cannot provide two different approved residential address documents that show your name and Florida residential address.
- You live with a family member, friend, roommate, or other person who can provide proof of the shared address.
Common situations include new residents, young adults living with parents, individuals in temporary housing, or people whose name does not yet appear on utility bills or leases.
Important limitations:
- The form is not accepted for CLP or CDL applications.
- A Post Office Box cannot serve as the residential address.
- Out-of-state or U.S. territory addresses are not accepted for Florida Class E credentials.
Required Supporting Documents
When using Form 71120SP, the certifier must supply two documents that show the residential address in the certifier’s name:
1. One household information document (to prove the certifier owns or leases the property):
- Deed / Title of property (Título de Propiedad)
- Mortgage agreement or recent monthly mortgage statement (Contrato de Hipoteca or Último Estado de Cuenta de la Hipoteca)
- Property tax document
- Rental or lease agreement (Contrato de Alquiler/Arrendamiento)
2. One supporting document with the residential address in the certifier’s name (examples include):
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Selective Service card
- Florida vehicle or vessel documentation
- Utility bills dated within the last 60 days (water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable, etc.)
- Financial statements dated within the last 60 days (bank, credit card, or investment accounts)
- Employer documentation dated within the last 60 days (paycheck stub, W-2)
- Homeowner’s or automobile insurance policy/bill dated within the last 60 days
- Professional license issued by a U.S. government agency
- Documents issued by Federal, State, County, or City government agencies dated within the last 60 days
- FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department or Department of Corrections (dated within the last 30 days)
Document requirements and dating windows can vary slightly by county tax collector office. Always verify the latest list with the office where you will submit the application.
How to Complete and Submit Form 71120SP?
Follow these steps carefully:
- Download the current Spanish form from the official FLHSMV website using the link above.
- Section A – Applicant Information: Enter the full name and complete Florida residential address of the person applying for the license or ID card. The applicant signs and dates the certification that the information is true and correct.
- Section B – Certifier Information: The person providing the address documents enters their full name, certifies that the applicant resides at the listed address, and indicates which allowable documents they are providing. The certifier signs and dates.
- Section C – Notary or Issuance Personnel Acknowledgment: The certifier’s signature must be either notarized or witnessed by issuance personnel at the tax collector or driver license service center when the applicant is present.
Submit the completed form together with the two required documents from the certifier at a local Florida tax collector office or driver license service center. Find locations here: FLHSMV Office Locations (Spanish) or English locations.
Both the applicant and certifier should bring valid photo identification. Some offices require the certifier to appear in person if the form is not notarized.
Additional Tips for a Smooth Application
- Print the form clearly or complete it legibly in black ink.
- Ensure every document shows the exact same residential address (street number, apartment if any, city, and ZIP code).
- Bring original documents or acceptable printouts/faxes as specified by the office.
- Minors living with parents may sometimes use parental documents under different rules; confirm with the issuing office.
- Keep copies of everything you submit for your records.
- Policies were updated around October 2024 regarding the combination of documents and notarization requirements. Always check the most recent guidance on the official FLHSMV site or your county tax collector website.
Where to Get Help and Official Information?
The most reliable source is the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles:
- Forms page (Spanish): FLHSMV Formularios
- Main site: www.flhsmv.gov
- Contact your local tax collector or driver license service center for county-specific procedures and appointment requirements.
Using the official HSMV 71120SP form and the correct supporting documents helps ensure your application for a Florida Class E driver license or identification card proceeds without delays. Download the form today and prepare your documents in advance.