1. Registration Overview & Rules

Annual Renewal

• Tags (registration) must be renewed each year by midnight on the owner’s birthday.
• A late fee applies after the 10th day of the month following your birthday.
• Vehicles are registered based on weight; trailers, vessels, and mobile homes by length.

Insurance Requirements To register or renew a vehicle in Florida, you must show:

• $10,000 PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance
• $10,000 PDL (Property Damage Liability) insurance

Note: Motorcycles, trailers, and mobile homes are exempt from insurance requirements.

2. Renewal Requirements & Delivery

Renewals by Mail

• License plates, decals, and registration receipts can be mailed to you.
• If a metal plate is issued, an additional mailing fee applies.

Change of Address To ensure you receive renewal notices:

• Notify us of your address change within 20 days.
• Provide your license plate number when submitting the change.

Note: Renewal notices are sent as a courtesy. It is your responsibility to keep your registration current.

3. Didn’t Receive Your Tag?

If you renewed your registration but didn’t receive your tag or decal:

• Visit any Duval Tax Collector branch in person.
• Or mail an Application for Replacement (Form HSMV 83146) with valid ID.

Download the form from the FLHSMV website.

4. License Plate Information

License Plates

• Florida uses metal license plates with an alphanumeric system.
• License plates are valid for 10 years, with a new plate issued in the 10th year.
• Most plates are mounted on the rear of the vehicle.

Surrendering a Plate If you have sold your vehicle and/or are canceling the insurance, you must surrender your license plate and registration.

Please visit a branch or mail the license plate and payment of $6.25 to:

Duval County Tax Collector Attn: Title Services 231 E. Forsyth Street, Room 100 Jacksonville, FL 32202

5. Specialty License Plates

Florida offers specialty plates to show support for organizations, schools, causes, and more.

• Additional fees apply.
• Proceeds benefit approved programs and charities.

Learn more about specialty plates on the FLHSMV website.

6. New Florida Resident Status

Just moved to Florida? New resident information can be found on the FLHSMV website.

7. Military Rates

Non-resident military personnel stationed in Florida may qualify for discounted registration.

To qualify:

• Submit a copy of military orders to a Florida duty station.
• Provide a signed Military Non-Resident Affidavit.
• Show proof of Florida insurance.

If the vehicle is not titled in Florida, also include:

• A copy of the out-of-state title/registration.
• A VIN verification by a Florida notary, DMV employee, military officer, or licensed dealer.

Important: Claiming non-resident military status disqualifies you from Florida’s homestead exemption. Contact the Duval County Property Appraiser for more details.

8. Vehicle Titles

Florida Title Transfers To transfer a Florida title:

• Complete the Transfer of Title by Seller section.
• Include buyer’s name, sale price, and odometer reading.
• Provide a bill of sale (optional, but helpful).
• Pay sales tax, if required.
• Transfer must be completed within 30 days or a $20 late fee applies.

Out-of-State Titles To transfer an out-of-state title:

• Submit the current title with proper assignment.
• Complete VIN and odometer verification (Form HSMV 82042).
• Complete and sign a Florida Title Application.
• Pay sales tax, if applicable.

New Vehicle Titles To title a new vehicle:

• Submit the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) signed by the dealer.
• Complete the title application (Form HSMV 82040).
• Provide VIN and odometer verification.
• Include buyer’s name, FL address, DOB, sex, DL number, and any lien info.
• Show proof of insurance.
• Pay sales tax, if required.

Fast Title Service Need your title quickly?

• Available at all Duval Tax Collector locations.
• Additional $10 fee applies.
• Bring all required documents and the Authorization for Fast Title Release Form.
• Walk-in customers receive the title immediately, or it can be mailed.

Contact us for details: (904) 255-5700