A sticker denoting the owner's birth month and the year of expiration is placed in the upper right hand corner of the plate. If a license plate is being transferred onto the new vehicle, proof of insurance and registration is required.įlorida uses a metal license plate with alpha numeric letters and numbers for identification. Sales tax will be collected if applicable. The information must include the owner's complete name and Florida address, date of birth, sex, drivers license number, a complete description of the vehicle and any lien to be recorded. To obtain a Florida title, the MCO must be filled out completely and attached to the title application form (DHSMV Form 82040). Sales tax will be collected if applicable.Īll new vehicles are required to have a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) which must be completed by a licensed dealer for transfer to the buyer. The owner(s) or purchaser(s) must sign this form or give power of attorney. An application for Florida Title must be completed and accompanied by verification of the Vehicle Identification Number and odometer reading ( DHSMV Form 82040). All transfers of ownership must be completed within 30 days of the date the vehicle is assigned by the seller or a $20.00 fee is levied at the time of transfer.Īn out-of-state title must be submitted as proof of ownership and if transfer of ownership is involved, it must be properly assigned indicating the new owner's name and address. A bill of sale may be submitted for proof of purchase price. To transfer a Florida Title, the seller must complete the transfer information on the current title, including the purchaser's name, the selling price, and the odometer reading at the time of the sale.

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