Not completely true. I’ve had a driver’s license in Florida since 1957 and I have to bring all that for renewal.
It must have something to do with incompetent gov’t workers.
Actually, this is required to ensure that your "Photo ID" is valid. FYI..., I have to do this this year myself! Numerous States and localities hand out "Photo IDs" to all who apply (with no documentation!) It is a PIA..., but, a step toward having a modicum of control over those in the USA! Unfortunately, our numerous "Benefit Providing Agencies" do not require such procedures (currently)!
Florida has been ahead of the curve then by making us show our documents.
Florida has signed up to the Fed act which if you look at your license you will see a gold star.
Florida tightened its drivers license documentation requirements due to a combination of federal pressure and genuine worry over the ease with which several 9/11 hijackers obtained Florida drivers licences. I was also inconvenienced at renewal time by having to dig out my original social security card and birth certificate — yet I am glad that tougher requirements are in place and are enforced.