Vehicle Sales & Purchases

1. Will the Purchaser(s) or owner(s) of the Vehicle, Vessel or Mobile Home be Present? If not, you must bring an original Power of Attorney.
2. Complete the Application for Certificate of Title. If the “Transfer of Title by Seller” section is not fully completed, we cannot transfer the title. The title must be signed by both the purchaser(s) and seller(s) before transferring. (Note: Florida law requires a transfer of ownership to be completed within 30 days of the sale of a vehicle otherwise the transaction will be subject to a $20.00 penalty.)
3. Bring the Bill of Sale with you. (Notice of Sale/ Bill of Sale DHSMV Form 82050) The State of Florida sales tax is 6% and is collected on the sale price, less the trade-in. Sales tax credit may be allowed for sales tax paid in another state. Other exemptions may apply for divorce proceedings, inheritance, adding a spouse, etc. Orange County also has a discretionary tax on the first $5,000 of the sale price.
4. Proof of Florida Insurance and Valid Proof of Identification is Required. A Florida insurance card or policy must be presented at the Tax Collector’s Office as well as valid proof of identification. For U.S. Citizens, a valid Driver’s License, State-issued ID or U.S. Passport are all acceptable forms of identification. For non-U.S. Citizens, a valid foreign passport is acceptable.

To register a vehicle titled in another state, customers must visit one of our 6 locations and follow these steps.

1. Will the Purchaser(s) or owner(s) of the Vehicle, Vessel or Mobile Home be Present? If not, customers must bring an original Power of Attorney.
2. Application for Title. Complete the Application for Title.
3. Provide Title or Lienholder Information. Customers must bring the out-of-state title in their name or assigned to them andtheir current registration. If recording a lien, the lienholder’s name, address and date of lien are required. If the lienholder is an individual, a copy of their driver license must be included.

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If the vehicle is titled in the customer’s name but is financed, and the title is being held by the lienholder, customers must submit complete lienholder information, including the account number, lienholder name, mailing address, and fax number and the customer’s current registration.

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A copy of the lease agreement is required for leased vehicles. Customers must also submit complete lienholder information, including the account number, lienholder name, mailing address, and fax number and the customers current registration.

4. Proof of Florida Insurance and Valid Proof of Identification is required. A Florida insurance card or policy must be presented as well as valid proof of identification. For U.S. Citizens, a valid Driver’s License, State-issued ID or U.S. Passport are all acceptable forms of identification. For non-U.S. Citizens, a valid foreign passport is acceptable.
5. A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Odometer Reading Verification is required. Customers must provide Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and odometer reading verification, either in person, by bringing the vehicle to one of our offices, or by completing DHSMV form 82042-Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Odometer Verification.
6. Transfer of Ownership, Bill of Sale & Florida Sales Tax. Bring the Bill of Sale with you (Notice of Sale/ Bill of Sale DHSMV Form 82050). If a transfer of ownership is involved, there must also be proper proof of sale indicating the new owner’s name and address. The State of Florida sales tax is 6% and is collected on the sale price, less the trade-in. Sales tax credit may be allowed for sales tax paid in another state. Other exemptions may apply for divorce proceedings, inheritance, adding a spouse, etc.