We are strongly encouraging our tax payers and customers to conduct any Tax Collector business transactions including Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle website to access services to replace or renew vehicle, vessel or mobile home registrations and obtain a paper title instead of visiting our Public Service Office in person.
Motor vehicles, vessels, mobile homes and trailers are issued registrations to prove that license taxes and fees for the current registration period have been paid.
The registered owner of a vehicle must carry proof of registration, including:
License plate
Decal
Registration certificate
A certificate of title is the proof of ownership to a motor vehicle in the state of Florida. Most vehicles are required to be titled. The exceptions are mopeds, motorized bicycles and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.
When you purchase a new motor vehicle, bring a motor vehicle into the state, or at any time the ownership of the motor vehicle changes, you must transfer ownership into your name.
To obtain a title, an owner must submit an application for title. Please use HSMV82040MV for vehicle and trailers. Please use HSMV82040MH for mobile homes. Please use HSMV82040VS for all vessels. Please submit a valid copy of your driver's license or identification card or a valid passport. All required documents and fees be mailed or in person at the Office of the Tax Collector or an authorized private tag agency. Upon completion, a certificate of title will be mailed to the owner of record.
A printed title provided to the customer in an expedited manner is referred to as a fast title and must be requested in person. It will be issued and printed the same day. There is an additional fee for fast title service. Fast titles may be obtained by visiting our public service office or an authorized private tag agency.
Trailers weighing 2,000 or more must be titled. If weight is not on the title or paperwork, the trailer must be weighed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
For more information about vehicle titles, visit the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
We encourage taxpayers to use online services for vehicle, vessel, or mobile home registration renewals, replacements, or paper titles, avoiding in-person visits.
Learn about acquiring a title for your vehicle, vessel, or mobile home, including application steps, required documents, and fees to complete the process efficiently.
Learn how to transfer a Florida title for your vehicle, vessel, or mobile home, including required steps, documentation, and fees to ensure a smooth process.
Discover the Fast Title Service, offering expedited processing for vehicle, vessel, or mobile home titles. Learn about eligibility, fees, and how to apply quickly.
Learn about vehicle registration, title transfer, and licensing requirements for new Florida residents. Get detailed steps to ensure compliance and a smooth transition.
Understand the process for titles with two owners, including how ownership is shared, required documentation, and steps to manage or transfer the title efficiently.
Learn how to use a Power of Attorney for vehicle title and registration transactions, including required documentation and steps to authorize another person.
Learn how to obtain a duplicate title for your vehicle, vessel, or mobile home, including the required documents, fees, and steps to replace a lost or damaged title.
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