PRESS RELEASE

FLORIDA TAX COLLECTORS ARE HERE TO HELP

Contact: Lori Bloom, (772)226-1357

              Director of Motorist Services

Indian River County – Tax Collector’s Offices around the state are quickly coming back online after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma. The Vero Beach Main Office (1800 27th St. Bldg. B.), Vero Beach West Office (1860 82nd Ave Suite 102) and the Sebastian Office (11610 US Hwy 1) are all operational.

Residents who need duplicate copies of vehicle and vessel titles or a replacement driver license or identification card, may visit a local Office to obtain documents immediately. “Our offices are standing by ready to assist with State services as needed” stated Carole Jean Jordan, Tax Collector, Indian River County. “With the extraordinary amount of damage throughout the State, we know that many of our neighbors are working with insurance adjusters.” Jordan continues, “Sometimes these documents are needed to file insurance claims or to receive emergency relief aid. Our goal is to ensure Floridians have whatever they need to begin the recovery process.”

The following Driver License and Motor Vehicle/Vessel services are available:

• Obtain, replace or renew a Florida Driver License or ID card;

• Update mailing and/or residential address on a Driver License or ID card;

• Replace or renew registration for a Motor Vehicle or Vessel;

• Obtain a paper title

• Replace or renew a disabled parking placard

The Vero Beach Main Office also offers Concealed Weapon license original and renewal processing and duplicate birth certificate records for residents born in the state of Florida.

For more information and a complete listing of Florida Tax Collector Offices, visit www.floridataxcollectors.com and click the “Find Your Tax Collector” tab at the top. Online services are also available at (www.irctax.com).