Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Willfully and without authorization using or possessing another person's identification information without their consent. Identity theft is a third-degree felony in Florida, escalating based on the number of victims and financial loss.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 817.568 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 817.568"Any person who willfully and without authorization fraudulently uses, or possesses with intent to fraudulently use, personal identification information concerning an individual without first obtaining that individual's consent."
Penalties by Amount
- Under $5,000 or fewer than 10 victims — 3rd degree felony (up to 5 years)
- $5,000-$49,999 or 10-19 victims — 2nd degree felony (up to 15 years)
- $50,000+ or 20-29 victims — 1st degree felony (up to 30 years)
- $100,000+ or 30+ victims — 1st degree felony PBL (up to life)
Bail
Bail: $5,000–$100,000+ depending on scale. Additional federal charges may apply.