This page will provide you with an overview of everything you need to know on how to register a car In Florida with the car title.
To legally operate your vehicle on public roads, you will need to ensure that it is properly titled and registered.
This includes:
Request a new title and registration when you buy a vehicle .
Transfer your registration out of state when you move.
Renew your car registration before it expires.
Request a duplicate record or title if you lose it.
Obtain necessary smog checks and vehicle inspections , when applicable.
Make sure your car is properly insured.
Find the details you need below to get started.
For official registration and title information, online applications and forms, visit your local DMV office or the official DMV website at: https://www.flhsmv.gov/
Apply for a new vehicle registration and title in Florida
If you have recently moved to Florida , you will need to transfer your registration out of state within 30 days . To transfer your out-of-state registration to a Florida registry:
Visit your local DHSMV office.
Complete a vehicle inspection / VIN inspection, if necessary.
Complete a registration and title application.
Provide your title and out-of-state registration documents.
Provide proof of Florida auto insurance policy.
Pay registration and title fees.
If you’ve purchased a car from a dealership, they will usually take care of the registration and title documentation for you. Generally, you will receive your permanent registration documentation from Florida DHSMV in a few weeks.
If you recently purchased a vehicle at a private sale , you will need to complete the title transfer and request a new vehicle registration and plates yourself. To register a used vehicle that you purchased at a private party:
Visit the DHSMV.
Submit the full title.
Complete a VIN inspection, if applicable.
Provide proof of insurance.
Complete a title and registration application.
Pay registration and transfer fees.
Title transfers in Florida when buying or selling a vehicle
If you buy or sell a vehicle in a private transaction , you will need to complete a title transfer as part of the transaction.
As the seller , you will need to complete and sign the part of your title that releases your property. In addition, you will usually need:
Complete a bill of sale.
Submit a transfer or disclaimer notice to Florida DHSMV.
As a buyer, you will need to complete the buyer’s portion of the signed title and bring that document with you when you visit the Florida DHSMV to register and title the vehicle in your name.
If at any point you lose a title , you should request a duplicate or replacement title as soon as possible. To do so, complete a Duplicate Title Application and submit it to the Florida DHSMV.
If there is a lien on your vehicle (that is, you are still making payments), the title will not be in your possession. Once you pay your lien, you will generally receive the pink receipt in the mail. You may have to pay a fee to remove the name of the lien holder from the title.
How to renew your Florida car registration
You will need to renew your car registration before it expires to avoid fines for fines, fines for operating a vehicle without a license, or possible vehicle impounding.
By renewing your registration you will get new stickers for your license plates with the updated year.
Florida issues the vehicle registration for 1 or 2 years.
Standard motor vehicles must be renewed every year. Your date of birth is used as the registration expiration date.
In Florida, you will have the option to renew your registration :
Online.
In person.
By mail.
To renew your vehicle registration and get new tabs, you will need to:
Provide your vehicle and registration information.
Confirm your information.
Pay the renewal fees.
Replace a lost Florida record
If you lose your current registration documents or if your license plate or labels are lost, stolen, or badly damaged, you can request replacements . To do it:
provide your vehicle and ownership information.
Pay duplicate document fees.
You can order replacements in person or online.
Registration and Title Fees in Florida
Condition Title fee Registration fee Record duplication Duplicate plates Duplicate title
Florida $ 77.25 $ 225 + $ 2.50 $ 28.00 $ 75.25
For more details and the most up-to-date rates, visit the official DMV website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/
You can use the following registration fee tag and tax calculators and tables to help determine your exact registration renewal fees. You can also check your renewal notice.
Florida DHSMV rate charts.