Auto Licensing and Insurance Requirements Persons setting up businesses, taking employment, or entering children in public school, must secure a Florida auto tag immediately. Auto plates are renewed annually according to the car owner s birthday. Since Florida is a Title Law state, legal residents must secure a Title Certificate in addition to car registration and auto plate. One must secure a Florida Driver s License within 30 days after becoming a legal resident, taking employment, or entering a child in public school. Florida is a No-Fault Insurance state, and all vehicle owners are required by law to carry basic PIP coverage before driving.
Sales taxes exclude food, medicine, and some professional services.
The Intangible Personal Property Taxes Bill passed in 2000 and became law. This is the second year of legislation that is working to eliminate this tax in Florida. Real estate taxes are a combination of city, county and public school levies, and some special assessments. Millage rates are set by each of the governmental units. All new residents should check with the municipality and the county on their current tax status.