How Miami drivers can fix suspended licenses faster — and save money
Miami-Dade County is offering key assistance for obtaining or reinstating Florida driver’s licenses through an easier and more affordable process — but only for a limited time.
The initiative, known as Operation Green Light, began Monday, Oct. 6, and aims to provide additional benefits for local taxpayers.
The program essentially allows residents to reinstate suspended driver’s licenses and reduce the number of suspensions, while also providing help to settle outstanding court obligations for those who meet eligibility requirements.
Benefits of the new Operation Green Light
Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernández celebrated the launch of the initiative and the expanded collaboration with Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Juan Fernández-Barquin to improve access to driver’s license services during Operation Green Light.
“This collaboration helps residents resolve multiple issues in a single visit — paying court fines at the Clerk’s Office and renewing or reinstating their driver’s licenses with our team,” Fernández said.
“It’s an easy and convenient way to help people get back on the road safely and legally. It helps them recover and return to work,” he added.
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One of the new features this year is the waiver of the $6.25 service fee normally charged for driver’s license transactions during Operation Green Light, allowing residents to save money out of pocket.
In addition to mobile units, the Tax Collector’s Office offers year-round driver’s license services at two permanent centers located at the North Dade Justice Center and the Gerstein Courthouse.
The previous edition of Operation Green Light was held in April. According to an NBC 6 report, about $250,000 in fees were waived for participating residents.
Deadlines and locations
The new Operation Green Light runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 19, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at several county locations.
Coral Gables District Court
3100 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Hialeah District Court
11 E. 6th Street
Hialeah, Florida 33010
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Joseph Caleb Center Court
5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Suite #103
Miami, Florida 33142
North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite #100
North Miami, FL 33160
South Dade Justice Center
10710 SW 211th Street, Suite #1200
Miami, Florida 33189
The Joseph Caleb Center, North Dade Justice Center and South Dade Justice Center will also offer extended hours on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In-person payments can be made at the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller’s offices for traffic, parking and criminal court costs, fines and fees. Online and phone payment options are also available.
Accepted payment methods include cash, personal and cashier’s checks, money orders and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). Payments sent by mail must be postmarked between Oct. 6 and Oct. 18.
To qualify for the program, participants must not have other outstanding violations in other counties or suspensions unrelated to unpaid fines within the state of Florida.
This story was originally published October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM.
