Registering a Vehicle
Vehicles transferred from another state must be registered with the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) within fifteen (15) days of the vehicle owner establishing residency. Vehicle registrations expire once every one or two years, depending on whether the owner renews for a 12- or 24-month period. Renewing a registration can be done online through FLHSMV’s GoRenew service or in person at one of the many statewide motor vehicle service centers.
Where to Register
Vehicles must be registered in person at one of the FLHSMV offices.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale (Form HSMV 82050);
- Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification (Form HSMV 82042);
- Original Certificate of Title (if lost or damaged, use the Application for Certificate of Title);
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
- Registration fees;[1]
- Proof of Insurance with minimum requirements:[2]
- $10,000 of no-fault or personal injury protection (PIP) insurance;
- $10,000 of property damage liability (PDL) insurance;
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, if an agent shall represent the vehicle owner in titling or registering matters.
Registering a Boat
A purchaser must register their newly-acquired vessel with the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) within thirty (30) days. Registrations expire every one or two years, similar to motor vehicles. Renewing a vessel’s registration can be accomplished online through FLHSMV’s GoRenew service or in person at a nearby County Tax Collector’s Office.
All new owners are recommended to review the Facts for Vessel Owners.
Where to Register
Both new and used vessels must be registered at a local County Tax Collector’s Office.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale (Form HSMV 82050);
- Signed Certificate of Title (if lost or damaged, use Application for Duplicate);
- Application for a Boat Title (available only at county tax collector offices);
- Valid Florida Driver’s License or Government-issued ID; and
- Registration fees[3] (rates vary depending on classification).