| Auto(Vehicle) Tags - Registrations and Renewals
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Florida Registration
Residents operating their vehicles on Florida's roadways must register those vehicles in the State of Florida. |
| Non-residents must register their vehicles in Florida within 10 days of
the owner either becoming engaged in a trade or occupation, employed,
placing children in public school or establishing residency.
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| Non-resident exemptions may be applied to college or university students
who are in Florida for less than six months in an accredited work-study
program recognized by the State of Florida, or to any non-resident
enrolled as a full-time student in a Florida institution of higher
learning, or to recreational vehicles not located in Florida for at
least six consecutive months.
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| Vehicle registrations may be obtained at the Tax Collector's
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To receive a vehicle registration you must have the following items:
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A registration renewal notice or previously issued registration. If these are not available the title number or vehicle identification number may provide enough information. |
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Required on motorized vehicles with four wheels, current proof of Florida property damage liability and personal injury protection insurance, including the insurance company's name and policy number.
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Registration And Tag Renewal
Florida law requires vehicle tags and registrations to be renewed before they expire.
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| Florida vehicle registrations and tags (license plates) expire as follows:
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For vehicles owned by individuals, the expiration date is the birthday of the first owner listed on the registration (This applies to passenger cars, recreational vehicles, light trucks under 5,000 lbs., small trailers, and motor cycles).
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For leased vehicles, the expiration date is indicated on the vehicle registration.
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For company owned vehicles, the expiration date is June 30th.
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For truck-tractors, semi-trailers, trucks over 5,000 lbs. (whether company or individual), and 9 passenger automobiles for hire, the annual expiration date is December 31st (Note: Six month registrations issued to these types of vehicles expire May 31st).
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| To renew, the following items are required: Your previous registration or registration renewal notice and current proof of Florida Property Damage and Personal Injury Protection insurance issued by a Florida agent or broker.
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| If you fail to renew your vehicle tag and registration before the 11th day of the month following its expiration, a penalty fee will be charged upon late renewal. Also, it is a violation of the law to operate a vehicle on Florida's roadways without a current registration and license plate.
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| Warning: If you are caught by law enforcement after your birthday or the renewal due date with an expired tag, you will be subject to a traffic citation. Individuals caught driving their vehicle with a registration or tag that has been expired for six months or longer are subject to a second degree misdemeanor conviction.
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| Please note that Florida law does not provide for vehicle registration renewal notices and failure to receive a renewal notice by mail does not relieve the vehicle owner of the their responsibility to timely renew their vehicle registration and license plate.
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| The Tax Collector does, however, provide renewal notices as a courtesy to resident vehicle owners. The courtesy renewal notices are mailed approximately 3 weeks prior to the birth month or month in which the renewal is due.
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| The cost of renewing your registration and tag varies according to the make and model of the vehicle, as well as the type of tag you have chosen to display on your vehicle.
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| Vehicle registration and tag renewals may be conducted at the Tax Collector's
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| Renewal transactions may also be conducted .
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