Car registration (lease, car insurance, credit card)

[heavenlyeyes]

Ill be moving to the WPB area later this month and would like to know a little about registering my car. Do the DMV go by the year of your car to determine the cost to register your car? And do you have to have a city sticker as well? Thanks in advance

[lcole07]

Google Florida car registration, you will find the States info site.....

[whyworry]

Hi

This link from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will be helpful.

Florida DHSMV - New Residents

[NathanSmith]

I recently went through this. Overview:

- Get car insurance first

- Then get your license switched over (you can actually make an appt online to see the DMV.) You need a variety of documents with you: FL insurance, SS, and proof of residence like a utility bill

- Once you have license and insurance, go to Tax Assessor's office to get your plate and registration. Take your car - they need to look at it. You'll get your plates right there.

There is no emissions or annual test needed for your car, which was a surprise to me.

Save some money - Cost about $500 all-in. The bulk is at the tax office where they'll ask for around $400 upfront. I recall having to write a check as I don't think they took credit cards. It's worth double checking all the approved methods of payment for all three steps.

Hope this helps

[deadhead948]

Go to the Fl. dmv website and make an appt. to have your license switched over. You don't have to be here or be a resident yet. The last I checked the wait was over a month. Go over the list of papers you must bring with you and get it right or you might have to wait another month. I couldn't believe how complicated they made this process. I need my license to work and didn't expect what Florida turned this into.

[heavenlyeyes]

Thanks for all your help

[Well]

Anyone going to the DMV will have the first taste of FLorida. Don't buy, rent a house, if when you want to get out is easier.

[THX 1138]

The State just increased registration fees and etc. It's gotten more expensive to own a car here on top of high insurance rates.

If the car is leased you'll pay more for registration, they surcharge you. The registration will come a month or so before your birthday with no breakdown of the costs. If you get a specialty plate that will bump up the yearly costs as well, but the $ goes to a good cause.

This was listed on the net as some rough ideas on the increases:


Renewing driver's license:
Before: $20
After: $48
Percent increase: 140%

Delinquent fee
Before: $1
After: $15
Percent increase: 1400%

Replace license
Before: $10
After: $25 Percent increase: 150%

Registration renewal

Vehicles under 2,500 lbs For example: Honda Civic, Toyota Yaris, Mazda Miata and Hyundai Accent
Before: $28.10
After: $46.65
Percent increase: 66%

Vehicles 2,500 to 3,499 lbs For example: Nissan Altima, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, Ford Taurus, Chevy Malibu and Honda Accord
Before: $36.10
After: $57.65
Percent increase: 60%

Vehicles over 3,500 lbs For example: Chevy Silverado, Chevy Impala, Ford Explorer, Dodge Charger, Nissan Maxima, Toyota 4Runner
Before: $46.10
After: $71.15
Percent change: 54%

Transfer title with original registration (used car purchase) For example: a used Toyota Camry with the Sea Turtle plate
Total title and registration, including initial registration fee Before: $209.85
After: $396.40
Percent change: 89%

Original title (new car purchase) For example, Toyota 4Runner
Total title and registration, including initial registration fee Before: $191.85
After: $403.90
Percent change: 110%

Original title (transfer from out of state) For example: Honda Civic
Total title and registration, including initial registration fee
Before: $161.85
After: $351.40
Percent change: 117%