• Florida driver license or iden fica on card number. • Evidence of giving up driver license from another state.Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. Do you have a Florida license plate on your car and a Florida driver's license? Complete the form online and select the state's e-file option. You must file a new application for your new residence. Proof of Florida voter registration (must reflect permanent residence address). Complete the form with a pen using BLACK INK as follows: 1. In order to qualify for homestead exemption, permanent Florida residency must be established as of January 1. By law, a homestead exemption is not transferable.