Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

What Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles does

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is a Florida state government department, established in 1969 and headquartered in the Neil Kirkman Building at 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee. The department serves all Florida residents, vehicle owners, commercial drivers, and visitors by issuing driver licenses and identification cards, registering motor vehicles and vessels, processing titles, and overseeing specialty license plates. Its core technology stack is anchored by the D.A.V.I.D. (Driver And Vehicle Information Database), a secured database of driver and vehicle records used by most Florida law enforcement agencies, and the MyDMV Portal — a web-based self-service platform supplemented by the MyFlorida mobile app — through which eligible users complete renewals, replacements, and other transactions for a $2.00 convenience fee.

FLHSMV's second major line of business is the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), established in 1939 as the department's primary law enforcement division, which provides statewide traffic enforcement, crash investigation, criminal interdiction (including a K-9 program that graduated 7 new teams in May 2026), commercial vehicle and hazardous materials enforcement, and specialized units such as the Preventative Radiological Nuclear Detection (PRND) unit. The department also operates public safety campaigns under the "Arrive Alive" umbrella and partners with the nonprofit To Inform Families First (TIFF) to drive Emergency Contact Information registrations, which have scaled to over 22.1 million as of May 2026.

The department's revenue mechanics are fee-based rather than market-priced: it collects transaction fees on driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, titles, and $25 specialty license plate surcharges (portions of which are allocated to the Florida Professional Sports Development Trust Fund), with a $2.00 non-refundable convenience fee applied to most MyDMV Portal transactions. As a government department, FLHSMV is funded by annual Florida state budget appropriations supplemented by these fees, and it holds a statutory monopoly on the issuance of credentials and registrations in the state. It operates under Executive Director Dave Kerner and FHP Colonel Gary Howze, with a workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees.

Name

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Legal name

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Website

https://flhsmv.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is a Florida state government department that issues driver licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations to Florida residents while operating the Florida Highway Patrol for statewide traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Driver License and ID Fees: Fees collected for driver licenses, identification cards, renewals, and replacements.
2. Motor Vehicle Registration and Title Fees: Fees for vehicle registration, title certificates, license plates including specialty plates.
3. Specialty License Plate Fees: Additional fees for specialty license plates (e.g., $25 Tampa Bay Lightning plate) with percentage allocated to Florida Professional Sports Development Trust Fund.
4. Convenience Fees: Non-refundable $2.00 convenience fee charged for most MyDMV Portal transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FLHSMV is a Florida state government department that issues driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, titles, and specialty license plates, and operates the Florida Highway Patrol for traffic enforcement, crash response, criminal interdiction, and highway safety. Services are delivered through physical offices, the MyDMV Portal, the MyFlorida mobile app, and field troopers statewide.

Product overview

FLHSMV is a state government department providing highway safety and motor vehicle services through two primary lines of business: (1) Driver and Vehicle Services, encompassing driver licenses, ID cards, vehicle registrations, titles, and specialty license plates, delivered via the MyDMV Portal online platform and physical office locations; and (2) the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), providing law enforcement, traffic safety, and criminal interdiction. The department also operates public safety campaigns (Arrive Alive), the Florida Crash Portal for crash records, and the Emergency Contact Information system for law enforcement emergency notifications. The Motorist Modernization initiative is the overarching program driving digital transformation of these services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Highway Patrol: Division of FLHSMV responsible for highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and public safety on Florida roadways.
• MyDMV Portal
• Arrive Alive

Products and services

• Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) The law enforcement division of FLHSMV responsible for statewide highway patrol, traffic enforcement, crash investigation, criminal interdiction (including K-9, radiological/nuclear detection, and hazmat units), and public safety operations across Florida.
• Driver License and ID Card Services Issuance and management of Florida driver licenses, commercial driver licenses (CDL), and identification cards, including renewals, replacements, address changes, and credential security features, for Florida residents, commercial drivers, and new residents.
• Motor Vehicle Registration, Tags and Titles Issuance and management of vehicle registrations, license plates (including specialty plates), titles, and liens for motor vehicles and vessels registered in Florida.
• MyDMV Portal A secure online portal enabling eligible Florida driver license and ID card holders and businesses to access and request driver license and motor vehicle services online, including renewals, replacements, and document submissions.
• Emergency Contact Information (ECI) System A secure system allowing Florida driver license and ID card holders to register emergency contact information, accessible by law enforcement nationwide to notify designated contacts in emergency situations. Grew from 391,285 registrations in January 2007 to over 22.1 million by May 2026.
• Florida Crash Portal Online portal (FloridaCrashPortal.gov) for purchasing crash reports, self-reporting crashes, and viewing statewide crash data and statistics.
• Specialty License Plates Specialty and personalized license plates supporting various organizations, causes, universities, and sports teams, with a $25 specialty plate surcharge in addition to standard registration fees and revenue allocated to designated trust funds.
• Hazardous Materials Enforcement Program FHP enforcement program for hazardous materials transportation compliance, including inspections of shipping papers, markings, labeling, placarding, packaging, and permitting under PHMSA and FMCSA regulations.
• Arrive Alive Public Safety Campaign Statewide public safety campaign promoting safe driving behaviors, focusing on impaired driving prevention, seat belt use, distracted driving, and responsible driving during holidays and special events (including the summer Arrive Alive campaign and the 'Put It Down: Focus on Driving' distracted driving campaign).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 22 million Emergency Contact Information registrations as of May 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for transportation safety initiatives. Secretary Jared W. Perdue participated in Arrive Alive campaign launch, emphasizing coordinated efforts for summer travel safety.
• Florida Sheriff's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide sheriffs association partnering on public safety campaigns. President Dennis Lemma (Seminole County Sheriff) endorsed Arrive Alive campaign.
• Florida Police Chiefs AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of law enforcement executives. President Robert Bage (Fort Walton Beach Police Chief) represents over 1,000 law enforcement executives in supporting safety campaigns.
• Florida Department of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency partnered on hands-free school zones campaign. Commissioner Richard Corcoran supported the initiative for student safety.
• AAA - The Auto Club GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomobile association partner for driving safety campaigns. Supported Put It Down: Focus on Driving campaign with public affairs director Matt Nasworthy.
• To Inform Families First (TIFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization founded by Christine Olson to promote Emergency Contact Information (ECI) registration. Partnered with Governor DeSantis and FLHSMV to encourage Floridians to register ECI.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHP's Criminal Alien Apprehension Team (CAAT) works with ICE for identifying and apprehending illegal aliens. Coordinated operations including traffic stops and criminal investigations.
• U.S. MarshalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner for joint arrest operations. Coordinated with FHP for suspect apprehension in fleeing hit and run case.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency partnered with FHP for multi-agency arrests and criminal investigations.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal investigative agency working with FHP BCII, CAAT, and ICE ERO on criminal cases involving illegal activity.
• American Association of State Troopers (AAST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization founded by Florida State Troopers in 1989, headquartered in Tallahassee. FHP participates in annual Best Looking Cruiser contest. Proceeds support AAST Foundation scholarships for trooper dependents, line-of-duty death benefits, and disaster assistance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Department of Motor Vehicles: California's state DMV operates the same core mandate: driver licensing, vehicle registration, and title services for the nation's largest population. Most directly comparable agency by mission, customer base, and digital service scope.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas DPS combines driver license issuance with statewide law enforcement (Texas Highway Patrol), making it structurally analogous to FLHSMV's combined DMV + Florida Highway Patrol model.
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: New York DMV provides driver licensing, vehicle registration, and traffic safety services for a large population, with comparable digital modernization (MyDMV-equivalent) initiatives and specialty plate programs.
• Illinois Secretary of State (Driver Services): Illinois Secretary of State office administers driver licensing and vehicle services; comparable as a large-population state agency operating a hybrid DMV/police-adjacent function from a single executive branch entity.
• Georgia Department of Driver Services: Georgia DDS issues driver licenses and IDs and handles vehicle-related services, with comparable scale, online portal modernization, and customer-segment focus on a Southeastern state.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: PennDOT consolidates driver licensing, vehicle registration, and highway safety oversight within one agency, structurally similar to FLHSMV's dual DMV/highway-patrol mandate.
• North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles: NC DMV operates driver licensing, vehicle registration, and license plate issuance for a large state, with similar digital service offerings and specialty plate catalog.
• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Ohio BMV provides comparable driver licensing, vehicle registration, and specialty plate services; similar population scale and mid-sized state operational footprint.

Others

• American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA): Industry association representing state DMVs; comparable as the coordinating body that defines standards (akin to FLHSMV's relationship with AAST) and influences federal motor-vehicle policy.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Federal regulator that sets traffic-safety standards and provides grants to state highway safety agencies like FLHSMV; comparable as the upstream policy and funding counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLHSMV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/flhsmvgovasaferflorida
• Facebookfacebook.com/FLHSMV
• Instagraminstagram.com/flhsmv

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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