Registration Renewal in Florida

1) Determine the Status of Your Registration

You must renew your registration either annually or biennially, depending on your situation.

Renew FL Registration

To legally operate a vehicle in the state, your registration must be current. Your auto liability insurance must also be up-to-date. If you need to obtain or change coverage, visit our Insurance Center to find providers and compare rates.

Read our Check Your Renewal Notice section below to learn about your renewal options.

Register a Vehicle in FL for the First Time

Please see our main registration page to determine how to complete your initial registration after buying a vehicle or moving to the state.

Register a Non-Operational Vehicle

Even if your car isn't in service, you'll still need to follow the standard registration renewal procedures outlined below.

2) Check Your Renewal Notice

As a courtesy to remind you to renew your registration, your county may send you a notice prior to your vehicle's expiration date. No matter if you received your notice or not, you still must renew on time.

You're not required to have this notice to renew your registration. However, if you're curious as to why you didn't receive your notice, you may call the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at (850) 617-2000.

When it's renewal time, remember to also check when your insurance coverage ends. This is a good opportunity to compare rates and see if your policy is cost competitive.

YOU MAY RENEW YOUR REGISTRATION UP TO THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE.

3) Calculate Your Fees

Renewal fees begin at $46.15, but vary depending on the weight and type of the vehicle as well as the length of the registration. This is similar to how auto insurance rates vary.

Avoid Late Fees and Penalties

For most individuals, the registration renewal period ends on the person's birthday. (Registrations issued in a company name expire at the end of the registration month.) Late fees apply if you wait 11 days after the end of the month in which your registration expired. However, it's illegal to drive for any length of time with expired tags.

4) Renew Online, In Person, or By Mail

Online

1. Have ready your license plate number, and other personal information such as your date of birth and Social Security number. You'll need to provide this information once you get started.
2. Make sure you have a MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card to pay your fee.
3. Visit the renewal site, GoRenew, and get started.

Allow seven business days to process your request.

In Person

1. Locate your present registration or renewal notice, along with your proof of insurance.
2. Gather the appropriate fee.
3. Visit a county tax collector office to complete the renewal.

Another individual may renew your registration for you, providing you give them all the necessary documents.

By Mail

1. Locate the renewal card, or make a copy of your current registration along with your proof of insurance.
2. Send the card or other documents, along with your fee payment, to the address listed on the form.

Allow seven business days to process your request.

Allow seven business days to process your request.

5) Affix Your Sticker

Follow the instructions provided to properly place your renewal stickers on your tags.

6) Get a Tax Deduction

In some states you can deduct part or all of your renewal fees on your taxes, but you can't do so in Florida. That's because those states figure their renewal fees based on the estimated value of the vehicle (and thus acting as a personal property tax), and Florida doesn't.

Talk to a tax attorney to learn more about this issue.

7) Do Your Part to Keep Our Roadways Safe

It's great to have your registration renewal finished, but there are still other matters to consider. Even though these aren't requirements, following these recommendations can help keep you―and your fellow motorists―safe.

Take care of your car and perform routine maintenance, such as regular tune-ups, oil changes, tire pressure checks, and tire rotations. Doing so keeps your car in peak running condition, and reduces the risk of dangerous breakdowns in traffic.

Also, doing things such as investing in an after-market warranty program, buying a roadside assistance program, and finding a quality, dependable mechanic helps you promote safety while maximizing the life of your vehicle.

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