Contact the Tax Collector’s Office for more information. Verification of Vehicle Identification NumbersĪll motor vehicles with an out of state title must have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verified by a Florida motor vehicle dealer, law enforcement officer (any state), military police officer or Florida notary public or this service may also be done at the Tax Collector’s office. This applies to private automobiles, motor homes, trucks less than 5,000 pounds. Initial RegistrationĪ $225.00 Initial Registration fee is imposed the first time a license plate is purchased for a vehicle.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of each registered owner to see that the registration is kept current. In order to maintain accurate records, and to help ensure that each registered owner receives a tag renewal notice, all changes of address must be reported to the Tax Collector’s Office within 10 days. Contact the Tax Collector’s Office for information. Commercial trucks require additional insurance. The minimum insurance requirement is Personal injury protection (PIP) in the amount of at least $10,000 and at least $10,000 in protection damage liability (PDL) insurance. Proof of Florida insurance is required to purchase a license plate in Florida. On the 11th year of renewal, a new plate and decal are issued. You have an option to request a plate that's embossed with Highlands, Sunshine State or In God We Trust on the bottom. The renewal sticker, denoting the birth month and year, is placed in the upper right hand corner. License Plateįlorida uses a metal plate with a series of alpha numeric numbering systems, or combination thereof, depending on the type of vehicle. Renewals can be made three months in advance.

A delinquent fee is imposed on persons failing to timely register these vehicles. The Tax Collector must check proof of insurance on all motor vehicles, except trailers and motorcycles. that are titled in the name of a business and 9 passenger and over automobiles for hire, which must be renewed in December lease vehicles which renew on a staggered basis throughout the year.

Exceptions are mobile home registrations, which are renewed in December company owned vehicles must be renewed in June truck-tractors, semi-trailers, trucks over 5000 lbs. The registration expires at midnight on the owner’s birthday. Vehicles are registered on a staggered basis according to the registered owner’s birth month. It is the responsibility of the Tax Collector, in his capacity as agent for the Department of Motorist Services, to provide the necessary services and operation to accomplish this. Motor Vehicle Registration Vehicle RegistrationĪll motor vehicles, mobile homes and trailers in the State of Florida must be registered, and/or titled.

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