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['Registration and Permits - Motor Carrier']
['Vehicle Titling']
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Documents required to prove ownership:
- Manufacturer’s statement of origin for new vehicles.
- Registration in the name of the applicant or properly assigned to the applicant.
- Bill of sale if a used vehicle from an individual or out-of-state dealer.
Tax liability:
- Sales tax – % on total sale if no trade or on cash difference in trade-in vehicle involved.
- County tax - % based on the county.
Credit allowed for sales tax paid to other states.
VIN inspection: Required if vehicle has not previously been titled in Florida. Must be performed by Florida Notary Public, licensed dealer, police officer, or Florida Division of Motorist Services employee or tax collector employee.
Does state issue Title only? – Yes, when not subject to registration, for non-use on Florida streets and highways.
Can Title be issued electronically? – Yes, e-titles available; see www.flhsmv.gov/html/emt.htm.
Agency: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles; see Regulatory Agencies for address(es).
Fees:
Title, Original/Duplicate: yes
For-Hire Vehicle Title: yes
Fast Title - yes
Penalty charged for all Titles or Title transfers not submitted within 30 days of sale.
For information about titling and registration services at J. J. Keller, contact us at 800-558-5011 Ext.8218
['Registration and Permits - Motor Carrier']
['Vehicle Titling']