• Effective 10/01/2020, the registration of trucks weighing from 5,001 pounds to 8,000 pounds expires on the owner's birthday. If the vehicle is registered to more than one person, the birthday of the person whose name is listed first on the title a...
  • One tax-free Disabled Veteran Wheelchair or Disabled Veteran license plate can be issued to each disabled Veteran. You will need to provide a valid Disabled Veterans identification card, or a Summary of Benefits letter issued by Veterans Affairs ref...
  • Title for Homemade Vessels

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    You may find information on how to title a homemade vessel at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Vessels webpage (flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/vessels)....
  • Registration Application

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    A $225 fee will be imposed upon the initial application for registration, unless the vehicle being registered is a replacement for a vehicle that has been disposed of in the same category of vehicle. Rates and initial fee information can be found on...
  • Low-Speed Vehicles

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    You may find general information on low-speed vehicles by visiting the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov)....
  • VIN Verifications

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    VIN verifications that are needed for your transaction may be completed in our branch offices. You will need to bring the vehicle. Out-of-Country vehicles, vessels, and trailers must be inspected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle...
  • Duplicate Registration

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    You may order a duplicate registration online using the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Portal (mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov) and have it mailed to you....
  • Replacement Registrations

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    If you renewed your registration online or by mail and did not receive your renewed registration within 7-10 days, you may apply for a replacement registration. If your registration was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may also apply for a replacemen...
  • You may visit the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Auto Tag Renewal webpage (mdctaxcollector.gov/auto-tag-renewals) for information regarding mobile home titles and registrations....
  • Registration and title fees vary depending on the situation. You may find basic information at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website (mdctaxcollector.gov)....
  • Proof of Florida insurance coverage is required for most motor vehicle registration transactions. You may find more information about insurance requirements on the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov). If your insurance in...
  • Electronic Titles

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    You may order your electronic title online at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov) and have it mailed to you, or you may have it printed at one of our Tax Collector branch offices....
  • A license plate cannot be given or transferred to someone else. Section 320.0609(1)(a), Florida Statutes requires that the registration license plate and certificate of registration shall be issued to and remain in the name of the owner of the vehic...
  • You are required to surrender/cancel your Florida license plate before you cancel your Florida insurance coverage....
  • Temporary License Plates

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    Please visit our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website (mdctaxcollector.gov) for information on purchasing a temporary license plate. Once you have determined you meet one of the eligibility requirements for a temporary license plate...
  • Registration Expiration

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    Registrations issued in the name of an individual expire at midnight on the day of their birthday, except for mobile homes or commercial vehicles. Check your options for using a convenience method to renew by visiting the Miami-Dade County Office of...
  • Each applicant, or their appointed representative by a power of attorney, must be present to sign an application for title/registration. A Power of Attorney form may be needed. If you are the appointed representative by power of attorney, the origi...
  • Stolen license plates or decals should be reported stolen to local law enforcement office. You may please visit our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website (mdctaxcollector.gov) for details regarding mailing your request for replacemen...
  • Requests for insurance information about a vehicle that was involved in an accident can be made to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles....
  • Title Brand

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    A title brand is an official designation made by a state agency which may indicate if a vehicle has sustained damage or may be potentially unsafe to operate....
  • Florida Registrations

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    Florida registrations are valid for the entire State of Florida. Your renewal information is sent to you based on the address shown on your Florida Driver License. You may update your driver license address and request an updated registration or r...
  • A personalized Florida license plate can take two to three months to be manufactured once your application has been processed. You can check if your new personalized plate has been completed by logging into your account using the MyDMVPortal (mydmvp...
  • Registration Renewal PIN

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    The PIN to renew your registration on our website may be found in the vehicle details section of your renewal notice. You can also renew using the license plate number, or the vessel FL number, or the mobile home decal number, and the owner's date o...
  • Toll Violations

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    You may find information regarding toll violations at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov)....
  • Selling Vehicles

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    For important information regarding selling or gifting a vehicle, please visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov). For a vehicle to be legally sold, the lien must first be satisfied. Once the lienholder reports to t...
  • Dealer Information

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    You may find Dealer information at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov)....
  • Auto Tag Renewals

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    You may find general auto tag renewal information at the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website (mdctaxcollector.gov)....
  • Duplicate Titles

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    A duplicate title cannot be requested online. You may visit any of our branch offices for assistance....
  • Florida Statutes Section 320.06(1)(b) requires a ten-year replacement of all license plates. The replacement is necessary because license plates must be fully reflective to ensure visibility for law enforcement purposes. To discard your old licens...
  • Status of a Title

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    Please visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov) to check the status of your title. You may also see if your title is held electronically....
  • Motor Vehicle Info 31

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    Most registration renewals may be processed without a visit to our office, using our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Auto Tag Renewals web page (mdctaxcollector.gov/auto-tag-renewals)....
  • There are different reasons why you may not be able to renew online. You may review your renewal notice for a possible indication as to the reason, or conduct a vehicle information check using the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (f...
  • Procedural Manuals

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    You may find procedural manuals at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website (flhsmv.gov)....