# Fla. Stat. § 874.12: 874.12 Identification documents; unlawful possession or creation

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.12

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 874.12
- **Heading:** 874.12 Identification documents; unlawful possession or creation
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 874 / Section 874.12

## Text

(1) For purposes of this section, the term “identification document” includes, but is not limited to, a social security card or number, a birth certificate, a driver license, an identification card issued pursuant to s. 322.051, a naturalization certificate, an alien registration number, a passport, and any access credentials for a publicly operated facility or an infrastructure facility covered under 18 U.S.C. s. 2332f.

(2) Any person possessing or manufacturing any blank, forged, stolen, fictitious, fraudulent, counterfeit, or otherwise unlawfully issued identification document for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering the interests of a criminal gang commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 16, ch. 2008-238.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 874.01 874.01 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.02 874.02 Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.03 874.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.04 874.04 Gang-related offenses; enhanced penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.05 874.05 Causing, encouraging, soliciting, or recruiting criminal gang membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.06 874.06 Civil cause of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.08 874.08 Criminal gang activity and recruitment; forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.09 874.09 Crime data information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.10 874.10 Directing the activities of a criminal gang.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.11 874.11 Electronic communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.12 874.12 Identification documents; unlawful possession or creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 874.045 874.045 Arrest and prosecution under other provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.045.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C874_S874.12. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.