Important Facts

Important Facts ...

All title applications are processed through the Tax collector's Office. Only the Tax Collector's
Office can register or title a vehicle.

Florida requires display of a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle, except
for trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more. Those trucks are
issued two license plates with the plate bearing the decal displayed on the front.

License plates belong to the person, not the vehicle, and may be officially transferred to
a replacement vehicle.

Registrations for short-term leased vehicles expire in six months.

Registration expirations for long-term leased vehicles are staggered by the first letter of
leasing company's name.

Registrations for heavy trucks expire December 31.

Most vehicles must pass an emission inspection before they can be registered or titled.
There are five counties in Florida that require emission inspections at this time, which
are Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and Pinellas.

All Florida drivers must have at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) auto
insurance and at least $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) insurance. For more
information contact the Department of Insurance Consumer Hotline at 1-800-342-2762,
or your local insurance agent.

Registrations for Mobile Homes are due each January unless classified as Real Property.