Motorist Services
Titles & Registration
In order to assist the public, the Tax Collector’s office is providing general information below regarding motor vehicles. For more detailed information, please access the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website or contact the Tax Collector’s office.
Title/Registration
For vehicles
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If the out-of-state title is currently in the possession of an out-of-state lienholder, you must contact the lienholder to request that the title be transferred to Florida.
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Regardless of whether the lienholder will transfer the title to Florida or not, you must have your vehicle registered.
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If the lienholder refuses to transfer title from the previous state, request for them to send that to you in writing on letterhead. Once you obtain that letter, you may bring it to any of our offices to apply for a registration.
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If the lienholder agrees to have the title transferred to Florida, you may visit any of our offices to complete the Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040). If registering a mobile home use this version of the HSMV 82040 or use this version of the HSMV 82040 for a vessel.
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For vehicles
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Prepare a packet containing the following: (Please note:special circumstances may require additional documentation.)
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Proof of identity (required for all owners)
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Proof of Florida insurance
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Original out-of-state title
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When applying for title, ALL owners are required to sign a completed Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040). If registering a mobile home use this version of the HSMV 82040 or use this version of the HSMV 82040 for a vessel.
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Verification of physical inspection of the motor vehicle’s vehicle identification number (VIN), completed on an Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040) or Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification (HSMV form 82042). The VIN must be physically inspected and verified by one of the following:
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A Law Enforcement Officer.
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A Military Police Officer.
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A licensed Florida Dealer.
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A county tax collector employee or Division of Motorist Services Compliance Examiner (which can be located at any local service center offering motor vehicle services).
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Streamline your Florida title application with our online service. Complete, sign, and electronically submit all required forms from anywhere. Whether visiting our office or out of town, this tool ensures you have all necessary documents ready. Please note, the original title and/or proof of ownership must still be submitted in person or by mail to finalize the process.
Sales tax must be paid unless the transaction is exempt. If purchased from a dealer, proof must be submitted indicating the dealer has already collected the sales tax.
Please note: if the mobile home was purchased from a Florida licensed dealer, the application for title and registration must be submitted/processed by the licensed dealer.
Motor Vehicle Duplicate Titles
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The owner(s)* of record for a motor vehicle may apply for a duplicate title.
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An Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate (HSMV 82101) must be completed in detail and can be submitted to the Tax Collector's office.
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If there is an outstanding lien (i.e. finance company, lending institution, etc.), only the lien holder can apply for a duplicate title. If the lien has been satisfied, a lien satisfaction form must be presented.
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If your title was issued in another state, you must apply for the duplicate title through the proper department / division of that state.
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Fast Titles are a title that can be obtained while you are at the Tax Collector's office. The fee is an additional $10.00 for motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Registrations
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Florida law does not provide for motor vehicle registration renewal notices, although the Tax Collector of Indian River County does mail out courtesy renewal notices. These courtesy renewal notices are mailed 4 weeks prior to the month in which the registration expires; from data compiled by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
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In order to renew motor vehicle registrations, you will need the following items:
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Previous registration, registration renewal notice.
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Current proof of Florida automobile insurance.
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If renewing in the Tax Collector’s office; proper identification is required by the check presenter or credit card holder.
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You may renew online by clicking here.
NOTE: Not receiving a renewal notice by mail does not relieve the motor vehicle owner of their responsibility to timely renew their motor vehicle registration.
Selling Your Vehicle
When selling a vehicle, within 30 days, you must complete the Notice of Sale section on the back of the Certificate of Title or HSMV 82050. Submit the form to this office or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
Once insurance has been canceled, and the registration is still current, the license plate must be surrendered. Failure to do can result in the suspension of your driving privilege. You may visit any of our offices to surrender the license plate.
When selling a vehicle, within 30 days, you must complete the Notice of Sale section on the back of the Certificate of Title or HSMV 82050. Submit the form to this office or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
