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Motor Vehicle Florida Title Transfer

To transfer ownership of a motor vehicle or mobile home titled in Florida, you must bring the following to any Tax Collector's office:

1. The Florida title properly and fully completed by both the buyer and seller. This includes the buyer and seller's signature and printed name, purchase price and odometer reading (if applicable). If recording a lien, the lien holders name, address and date of lien are required.

 

 

2. Each applicant, or their appointed power of attorney, must be present to sign a new application for title. Bring personal identification in the form of a Driver's License or Identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a passport or a U.S. military I.D. card. If you are the appointed power of attorney, the original or certified copy of the original signed appointment must be presented at time of application.

 

3. Applicant's date of birth and Florida driver license number are recorded as part of the application.

 

4. Sales tax is collected on the purchase price of a vehicle assigned to you.

5. Proof of Florida property damage and PIP insurance to purchase a license plate. Company name and policy number is required.

 

6. If transferring a license plate or decal, submit the previous registration or license plate and decal number.

Title & Registration Fees

For assistance in calculating fees, please email us or contact our office at (813) 635-5200.

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Motor Vehicle E-Mail: tags@hillstax.org

Telephone: (813) 635-5200, Fax: (813) 612-6707

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.  If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.  Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Updated: July 17, 2006

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