Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, another individual can renew expired car registration on your behalf. Make sure you provide that person with the copy of the cars registration certificate or the renewal notice, the fee and proof of insurance, like your Social Security card or SSN. They will also need to have some form of identification on their person.

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Yes, they do. You are required to visit a Tax Collector’s office within 30 days of acquiring the boat. The registration has to be done at an office at the county where the boat is located or in the county where the owner of the boat lives.

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It is not mandatory, but it is the most recommendable thing to do since you will be curbing the chances of being an identity theft victim. Also, you can get your FL car registration replacement fee waived if you provide a copy of the police report at the DHSMV.

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Yes, you do. When you move to another state, you are required to surrender your license plate in Florida. You can mail your license plate to:

Division of Motorist Services

2900 Apalachee Pkwy

Mail Stop 98

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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No, you can simply destroy it and throw it away. Every car registration replacement must be destroyed since it will not be valid once the new registration is issued.

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No, a motorized scooter does not require DMV car registration. Since these types of motor vehicles are not legal to be ridden on public streets or sidewalks they cannot be registered.

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Since July 2000, the state of Florida removed the car inspections and you are not required to get your car for smoke inspection. However, Florida gives a reward to certified EPA vehicles. To know the types of vehicles that apply and the type of rewards to get, you can visit the FL DHSMV website and find out if your vehicle is in the list.

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There are three methods to complete car registration renewal: online, in person or by mail.

You can only renew your registration if your vehicle has proper Florida insurance. If you dont have coverage or your insurance does not meet state minimums, you wont be allowed to renew your registration.

Online

You are eligible to renew online only if the DHSMV has already your proof of insurance on file. If not, you will have to go to an office and present your proof of insurance. Military members can use the online service to renew their registration up to three months before the expiration date.

If you qualify to renew online, visit FL DHSMV website and complete the process. The system will guide you through the steps.

You will need:

Your driver’s license number, vehicle license plate number, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the transaction number listed on your current registration certificate.

• Your date of birth.
• The last four digits of your Social Security Number.
• A credit card to pay your renewal fee.

In person

If you wish to renew in person, you will have to go to the closest FL DHSMV office.

You will need to bring:

• Your renewal notice or current registration certificate.
• Your drivers license or FL ID card.
• Proof of insurance for your vehicle.

At the office you will be provided with new stickers and a registration certificate.

By Mail

You can only renew by mail if you received a renewal notice indicating that you are eligible to use this method. Follow the instructions on the notice and send payment to the closest FL DHSMV office.

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Depending on the state you need to transfer your car registration to, you will be required to at least visit a DMV office and report that you moved to the new state. You will also have to verify with them what documents you need to bring for your registration appointment.

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When you are getting car registration, you can request this type of plate at your closest Florida DHSMV office and have a valid disabled parking permit to get this kind of plates.

You would need to:

• Surrender your current plate
• Fill out and present an Application for Disabled Person Parking Permit
• Present a medical certification that you should have requested within the past 12 months. The certification must be signed by a nurse practitioner, podiatrist, osteopath, physician or chiropractor.
• Take your current Florida drivers license or ID card as well, unless your physician proves that you cannot go to the FL DHSMV office to get one.
• Pay a $15 fee if the permit is temporary, but if the placard is permanent, there will be no charge. Keep in mind that fees may vary.

You are allowed to send the information by mail only if you submitted the application materials in the past 12 months and now you need to re-apply for this placard.

You have to renew your plate’s registration every one or two years. The expiration date on the new plates is the same as in your old standard ones.

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For stolen car registration, you need to contact your local police department. They will give you a form to fill out which you need to take to the closest county tax office and submit it when you request the replacement.

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You can replace your lost car registration in person or online. Online would be the fastest way to get your replacement registration, using the GoRenew website service. You will need to pay the fees by debit or credit card. Follow the prompts on screen to replace your registration. You will be asked to enter your last name, date of birth, Florida address, Social Security Number, drivers license number and license plate number.

You can also apply for a replacement registration in person at a license plate agency or a FL county tax collector office. You will have to provide a valid form of identification, your license plate number, proof of ownership and proof of your car insurance.

You will have to pay $2.50 to get your duplicate car registration. Fees may vary.

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If you bought your car at an authorized car dealership, the seller will take care of car registration and titling. Ask if the dealership uses the Electronic Temporary Registration (ETR) and the Electronic Filing System (EFS), in which case you can also get your temporary license plates at the same place. The dealer has 30 days to transfer the title and registration to your name. Call the DHSMV if the transfer is not completed within a month.

If you bought your car from a private party, you will need to complete all the paperwork yourself. Make sure you fill out a Bill of Sale and submit it to the tax collectors office. It is recommendable that you keep a copy for your records.

If the vehicle is titled outside of the state, you will also have to fill out the following forms:

• Form HSMV 82042 – Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification form.
• Form HSMV 82040 – Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration.

Once you have the paperwork, take it to a DHSMV location.

You will have to fill out the title with the seller of the vehicle and give it to an agent at the office. You will also need to show proof that the vehicle has Florida insurance. After completing the process you will receive your license plates and registration stickers.

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There will be an additional fee to pay whenever you are late with FL car registration renewal. The delinquent fee to pay will vary depending on the license plate tax class and the amount of time you have been delinquent. Consult with your county tax collectors office to get the exact amount you have to pay.

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No, there is not. You can to go to the Tax Collectors office in your county, take your drivers license, copy of your car registration card, pay the necessary fees, and fill out the HSMV 83146 form to replace the plate.

Also, you can mail the documents to:

Division of Motorist Services 2900 Apalachee Pkwy Mail Stop 98 Tallahassee, FL 32399

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Your Florida car registration must be carried whenever you are driving your vehicle. You may have it on you or in your automobile, though preferably in your vehicle. If a police officer requests it you are required to show your registration and your drivers license.

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You would need to replace car registration if:

• It got damaged.
• You lost it.
• It was stolen.

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The fees to register a vehicle in Florida tend to vary. The current fees are as follows:

Initial registration fee – $225

Title transfer -$75.25

New issue plate – $28

Private-use automobiles

• Up to 2,499 pounds: $14.50
• 2,500 to 3,499 pounds: $22.50
• 3,500 pounds and up $32.50

Commercial and private-use trucks

• Up to 1,999 pounds: $14.50
• 2,000 to 3,000 pounds: $22.50
• 3,001 to 5,000 pounds: $32.50

Vehicles “For Hire” that carry less than nine passengers: $17.

Vehicles “For Hire” that carry nine passengers or more: $17.

License plate fees

• Dealer and manufacturer license plates: $17
• Exempt official license plates: $4
• Original/replacement license plates: $28

Keep in mind that fees may vary.

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When you request a Florida replacement registration, there will be a $2.50 fee to pay. Fees may vary. Generally, the acceptable payment methods in person at the FL DHSMV office are cash, check, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express and Visa; however, find the closest DHSMV office and confirm the method they have. In case you are paying online, have your credit or debit card ready.

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Renewing car registration fees will be different depending on the type of vehicle, its weight, the registration length, county fees and also extra fees when the vehicle is leased.The renewal notice you will receive, contains all the information for the fees to pay. However, on the FL DHSMV website, you can check the fees you will be paying according to your vehicle specifications.

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To get car registration replacement, when you go to the county tax office to get the car replacement, take proper identification, the license plate number and proof of your car insurance to proceed with the change.

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To properly apply for DMV car registration, the documents you will need to present depend on how you got your car.

• For cars bought at a car dealership: The seller will be in charge of the registration and titling.

• For cars bought from a private party: Fill out a Bill of Sale form which you can find at the DHSMV website.

Also, provide proof of insurance.

• If the vehicle has an out of state title:
• Form HSMV 82042 – Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification form.
• Form HSMV 82040 – Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration.

Once you have the paperwork, take it to a DHSMV location.

You will have to fill out the car title with the seller of the vehicle and give it to an agent at the office. You will also need to show proof that the vehicle has Florida insurance. After completing the process you will receive your license plates and registration stickers.

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To renew car registration, when you go to the FL DHSMV office, you will need:

• Your renewal notice or current registration certificate.
• Your driver’s license or FL ID card.
• Proof of insurance for your vehicle.

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If you are renewing car registration and have not received your tags, you can contact the Florida DHSMV call center to verify the status of the tags or stickers. Their phone number is 850-617-2000.

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The car registration renewal cycle in Florida varies depending on the type of vehicle you own.

Standard Motor Vehicles must be registered yearly by your birthday. If the vehicle is registered to more than one person, the renewal day would correspond to the date of birth of the first person listed on the registration. You can renew up to 30 days before the renewal deadline.

Mobile Homes and RVs must have their registration renewed by December 31 every year. You can renew up to 31 days before the renewal deadline.

Some vehicles qualify for a two-year registration renewal, in which case you would have to pay the fees for both years.

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You can access the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website and search for the closest office located in your county. Also, you can find their telephone number and contact information so you can visit them with an appointment if necessary.

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Not necessarily an application, but the method you choose to replace your registration will entail different requirements to comply with. For example:

If you replace online, you will need to pay the fees by debit or credit card, follow the prompts on screen to replacing car registration and then, you will be asked to enter your last name, date of birth, Florida address, Social Security Number, drivers license number and license plate number.

If you do it in person, you will need to provide your license plate number and proof of the car insurance.

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If you need to renew expired car registration, sometimes the DHSMV sends a courtesy Registration Renewal Notice indicating your renewal date and fees. If you do not receive it, you still have to follow your renewal dates to avoid extra fees and penalties.

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The renewal date of your car registration is on your birthday every year or every two years. If the vehicle is registered to more than one person, the renewal day would correspond to the date of birth of the first person listed on the vehicle registration.

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