Motorcycles, mobile homes and trailers are exempt from the insurance requirement. In order to maintain accurate records, and to help ensure that each registered owner receives a tag renewal notice, all changes of address must be reported to the Tax Collector's Office within 20 days. The vehicle owner is required to provide the license plate number along with the address change report. It is the responsibility of each registered owner to ensure that the vehicle's registration is kept current. Notices are mailed by the Department of Motor Vehicles as a courtesy service only and to help facilitate the renewal process.
Proof of insurance is mandatory.
State statutes require the VIN be checked yearly upon registration. Regular rates will apply if the non-resident's status changes. Also, if military orders transfer the owner out of the state of Florida, they are no longer entitled to Florida registration. Military personnel who file for non-resident status on a vehicle will not be eligible to file homestead exemption in the State of Florida. Before you come in, be sure to take your vehicle through the required Emissions Inspection.