Do all Tax Collectors provide DL services?

No. A little over 70% of the Florida Tax Collectors provide driver license service in their County.

Do all Tax Collector's provide the same DL services?

No. Some provide all services and some offer limited services. You will need to visit your Tax Collector's website for further details.

Why does it cost an extra .25 for a DL?

It costs an extra $6.25 at the Tax Collectors Office because that is how the Florida Legislature decided on how to pay for the services. It is a convenience fee. Most of the time by visiting the Tax Collector, one can get in and out much quicker.

Is there any talk of Tax Collectors becoming the DL agent?

Yes.  In 2010 Legislation was passed to have all Tax Collectors as the agent by 2015.

DMV

Motor vehicle, vessel, and mobile home title and registration services are a state function provided at the local level by Tax Collectors

Why is the Tax Collector the DMV?

Per Florida statute, the County Tax Collector is the direct agent of the Division of Motor Vehicles for the state of Florida.

What DMV services does the Tax Collector provide?

The Tax Collector processes registrations and titles for vehicles, mobiles, home, and vessels. 

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What is a business license?

Business (formely known as occupational licenses) are required for persons doing business in Florida. The licenses are renewable August 1 through September 30 each year. The cost of the occupational license depends on the type of business, number of employees and/or accommodations. You might also need to obtain two separate occupational licenses if your business becomes involved into more than one field or if your city requires you to be licensed as well as your county. Always check with local/city authorities first and then check with the county to make sure your business complies with your applicable law.

Do all Florida Counties require a business license?

No.  Several counties do not require a business license for the unincorporated County.  However, most Florida cities have them.  For example, Manatee County did away with occupational licenses in 1973, yet each of the six cities requires a separate business license.

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Resort Tax

Collection of the Tourist Development Tax is done through a County government ordinance.

What Is The Tourist Development Tax?

The tourist development tax is a percentage based tax on the total rental amount collected from any person or other party who rents, leases, or lets for consideration living quarters or accommodations in hotels, motels, apartment motels, rooming houses, tourist or trailers camps, mobile homes or condominiums for a period of 6 months or less. According to Florida law (FS125.0104), the renting of such property is a privilege which is subject to taxation, and the requirements and conditions of that taxation are set forth by the State of Florida, as well as various county governments within the state.

Are there other names for this tax?

The tourist development tax can also be referred to as the Resort Tax or Bed Tax.