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Source: Supervisor of Elections, Okaloosa County, FL Website: http://govote-okaloosa.com/ Return to Top Florida Driver's License Identification: U.S. Citizens Bring one of the following original documents as proof of your identity: Certified U.S. birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia (a hospital birth certificate is not acceptable) Valid U.S. passport Certificate of naturalization Consular report of birth abroad Social Security Number Bring one original of the following documents that show your complete name and Social Security number: Social Security card (must be an original in your current full name) W-2 form Paycheck or stub SSA-1099 Any 1099 (not handwritten) Two Proofs of Residential Address Bring two different documents from the following list showing your residential address (Internet printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable) In order to obtain a Florida drivers license the first time, you will need to appear in person for your photo. Be sure to have your physical address and vehicle insurance in place. You will be required to surrender you previous drivers license at this time. Non-commercial Class E licenses are acceptable for anyone driving a vehicle less than 26,001 pounds and/or driving an RV for recreational purposes only. Florida vehicle registration or title Florida boat registration or title (if living on a boat/houseboat) Automobile payment booklet Selective Service card Medical or health card with address listed Current automobile insurance policy or bill W-2 form or 1099 form Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, or cell phone bill not more than two months old Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies Certification of Address form https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/certification_of_address.pdf For more proofs of residential address and more information go to: www.gathergoget.com Driver License Fees: Valid as of July 1, 2013 Class E Original $54.25 Class E Renewal $54.25 Class E Replacement $31.25 Name Change If you have ever legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order. No photocopies will be accepted unless certified by the issuing authority. For multiple name changes, you must show a document trail linking your current name to your chosen proof of identity. Marriage licenses must be from a governmental agency. Church issued marriage licenses cannot be accepted. If presenting a valid U.S. Passport and the name on your passport is your current name, you are not required to present additional name change documents. Return to Top Florida Residency Our mail service provides you with a physical address. This address can help you to establish Florida residency if you wish. If you choose to use our address for driver's license and residency, then a physical presence in Crestview, Florida in Okaloosa County will be required. You do not have to claim legal residency in Florida to use our mail service. A large part of our customers are part-time travelers (snowbirds) and use our service as a mailing address only. You are considered a Florida resident when your true, fixed, or permanent home and/or principal establishment is in Florida. You can establish Florida residency by filing a declaration of domicile, qualifying for homestead exemption, or registering to vote. The advantages of being a Florida resident: No state income tax No personal property tax No tax on pension checks and Social Security benefits No annual vehicle inspections No emission testing requirements Drivers license valid for 8 years Low vehicle plate fees Quality health care and health care providers Florida voted most beautiful & friendly RV parks Florida residency discount for state parks Florida residency discount for Disney World Note: Crestview, Florida is located in Okaloosa County, which is ranked #45 out of 948 Florida cities with the lowest vehicle insurance premiums. Return to Top Florida Taxes No personal property tax No tax on pension check State sales tax is 6.00% Source: Florida Department of Revenue Website: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/ Return to Top Florida Vehicle Registration Cost for first time registration of a passenger vehicle in Florida is approximately $413.40. (Fees include transferring title, 1st year registration fee and new license plate.) We provide your legal physical address. Annual renewal of vehicle registration is from $65 to $95 per year-based on vehicle weight. RV registration renewal is approximately $95 per year. Annual renewals can be done online at www.gorenew.com or by mail. No inspections or emissions testing requirement in this county. (No annual trips to Florida are necessary.) Sales tax may be collected on vehicles purchased within 6 months of registration application. (Documentation of at least 6% sales tax paid on purchase must be provided to avoid being charged.) If you have previously owned vehicles in Florida and have purchased a Florida license plate that you no longer use, you can save the $225.00 initial registration fee on a passenger vehicle. Be prepared to provide the following documentation: Original title Proof of Florida Insurance Vehicle identification number (VIN) verified by a police officer if not presenting the vehicle in person https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82042.pdf Bill of sale for vehicles purchased in the last 6 months Register by mail paperwork and lienholder Letter - See this link for more information on the Lienholder Letter: Click Here Estimate of Fees as of July 1, 2013 Title Fee: $ 88.25 Lien Fee: $2.00 Initial Registration Fee: $225.00 New Metal Plate Fee: $28.00 Decal Fee: $70.15 Estimated Total Fees: $413.40 Return to Top Florida Local Insurance Agency Acentria Insurance. 301 North Ferdon Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-682-2519 Fax: 850-689-3375 Website: www.legacyinsurancenwf.com Return to Top Helpful Resources Reference Links Florida GoRenew Okalossa County Tax Collector Find RV Parks RV Storage Rental RV Maintenance Crestview Tax Office (DMV, Vehicle registration, Superviser of Elections) 302 Wilson St N Crestview, FL, 32536 Phone: (850) 651-7300 Location: Brackin Building Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (CST) No appt necessary Crestview Chamber of Commerce 1447 Commerce Dr Crestview, FL 32539 (850) 682-3212 Wells Fargo Bank 320 N Ferdon Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 (850) 682-2737 CCB Community Bank 1290 N Ferdon Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 (850) 682-0484 Destin Village RV Resort 81 Payne St Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 886-3813 Eagles Landing RV Park 4504 Log Lake Rd Holt, FL 32564 (850) 537-9657 Return to Top Home Info Pricing Resources Join Now Affiliate Program Our Company Contact Us Privacy Statement Terms and Conditions Office Hours and Holidays MyRVmail 800-844-3969 Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved. 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