Florida residents are required to update the address on their registration within 30 days of moving. If you are a new resident in Florida, you must apply for a title and registration within 30 days of accepting employment, engaging in a trade, profession or occupation, registering to vote, or enrolling a child in public school in the state. In order to complete the process, you will need to bring your out-of-state title with you to your reservation. In instances where the vehicle is financed, you will need to request the title from the lien holder prior to your reservation. For additional information and for a checklist of what you will need, visit US citizen document requirements
Expiration
Your motor vehicle registration expires at midnight on your birthday. Please note, late fees apply if your registration payment is received after the 10th day of the month following your birthday. Exceptions are heavy trucks (gross vehicle weight of 26,001 lbs. or more) and vehicles owned by businesses.
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Insurance
Current proof of Florida insurance, with a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL), is required to register your vehicle. Motorcycles, mobile homes and trailers are exempt from the insurance registration requirement.
Military Residents Stationed Out-of-State
To renew your registration by mail, please submit the following items:
- Renewal notice or a copy of the registration
- Out-of-state address
- Proof of current out-of-state military assignment (i.e., copy of military orders), copy of military member’s military ID (not stating retired) or an affidavit from confirming assignment to another state including date of assignment
- Affidavit stating the vehicle is maintained in the state where you are currently assigned and is not driven in Florida, except in a transient visitor status.
- Proof of out-of-state insurance coverage, which includes the name of the insured(s), effective date, company name, insurance company phone number, policy number and vehicle(s) covered
Mail to:
Palm Beach County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 3828, West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Heavy Truck Registration
Heavy truck weighing between 5,001 and 7,999 lbs: Renew registration during birth month. Most heavy truck registrations expire May 31 or December 31 depending on the registration use.
Heavy Truck (26,001 lbs or more): Renewed by mail or in person with a reservation.