Florida DMV data breach exposes driver license records, offers one-year credit monitoring

On September 4 2026, a malicious actor exploited compromised login information to gain access to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ records, extracting driver-license, motor-vehicle data, document images and other personal details. The department announced that it has taken immediate steps to mitigate the breach, launched an investigation and notified state authorities. Affected individuals are being sent letters and offered a year of credit-monitoring services from Sontiq, Inc., though the agency acknowledges that many former residents may lack current contact information and might not receive the notice.

Residents are urged to watch their financial accounts and place fraud alerts or security freezes with credit bureaus. The breach has been linked to an international cybercriminal organization, but no evidence of data misuse has emerged so far. Law enforcement determined the scope of the compromised information and confirmed the breach has been contained.