If a motor vehicle (or mobile home) is owned by a person, then the registration period officially expires at “midnight on the owner’s birthday,” according to Florida state law.

Buying a car in Florida can be an exciting milestone, but it’s also a financial trap for the unprepared. The Sunshine State has its own set of rules, dealership practices, and legal nuances that can ...

The Senate's proposed permanent elimination of sales taxes on clothes costing $75 or less is projected to reduce state and local revenues by $857.8 million next year, while the vehicle ...

Emails WPTV obtained show the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) asking county tax collectors on Sept. 5 to implement the rule starting Sept. 23, giving car dealers ...

People with disabilities in Florida are now able to provide important information on their vehicle registration. Those with qualifying conditions, such as autism, dementia and PTSD, can choose to ...

It is illegal to drive in Florida with an expired registration, but there were 692,000 expired tags in the state in 2025, according to Carfax.

Florida is not the only state looking to make money from EV owners. Thirty-two other states have also joined in and require a special registration fee for their electric vehicle.

ORLANDO, Fla. – With Florida’s recent changes to driver’s license numbers, many residents have asked: Is it legally required for the driver’s license number on your vehicle registration to ...

According to Florida law, drivers are required to carry PIP coverage and property damage liability to register a car or drive it on public roads. ... Unlike almost every other state, Florida doesn't ...

Florida Vehicle Registration and Renewal. According to Florida law, a vehicle must have a valid registration to operate on the state’s roads. A complete registration requires the following: ...

After that, vehicle registration in Florida costs between $14.50 and $32.50, depending on the weight of the vehicle: Registration for vehicles 2,499 pounds and under costs $14.50. Registration for ...

The Safeguarding American Families Everywhere Act allows people to put their diagnosis on their vehicle registration, letting law enforcement know how they should approach a situation.