- Out-of-state original Certificate of Title: Both the buyer and seller must properly complete the "Transfer of Title by Seller" section on the title. It must include printed names and signatures of buyer(s) and seller(s), odometer reading and date read (unless exempt), selling price, and date of sale. *Note: Cross-outs, white-out, alterations, or erasures may void the title.
- If your title is being held by a lien-holder, you will need to request the title be sent to our office so a Florida title can be applied for. We have a form you can pick up at either locations ( Main Office or Spring Hill Branch Office) to send to your lien-holder. To save time, consider printing it off here.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot process your transfer until the title is received from your lienholder/lease company. Our office will contact you once we receive the title. Please do not schedule your appointment until the title is received. - Lienholder Letter
- If your title is being held by a lien-holder, you will need to request the title be sent to our office so a Florida title can be applied for. We have a form you can pick up at either locations ( Main Office or Spring Hill Branch Office) to send to your lien-holder. To save time, consider printing it off here.
- Proof of Current Florida Insurance: The card, policy, certificate, or binder must state the insurance is in Florida and must list the specific information for the vehicle you are titling. Insurance cannot be expired, post-dated, or from any other U.S. state or territory.
- Identification: All purchasers* must be present and must bring with them a valid U.S. Driver License/ID card. If you don't have a U.S. Driver License/ID card, we can also accept a U.S. or foreign passport, or a Canadian Driver License/ID card.
- *If an owner cannot be present, consider using a Power of Attorney form to complete the transaction; you must have a copy of the absent applicant's valid state-issued Driver License/ID card or U.S. or foreign passport.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) & Odometer Disclosure Statement
The identification number on your vehicle must be verified by a law enforcement officer or FL. notary. This form is available in any auto tag office and must be completed prior to registering your vehicle. To save time, consider printing it off here:
- If your vehicle is currently titled/registered out of country, your VIN verification must be done by the DMV Compliance office. Please contact (813) 612-7110 to schedule an appointment and obtain more information regarding required documentation.
- Application for Title: The application for certificate of title is required to be completed for all title transactions processed by mail or drop-box. Please make sure to complete both front and back of the form. All applicants/owners must sign in Section 12.
- Proof of Sales Tax Paid: If you have owned your vehicle for less than 6 months, you must show proof that you paid equivalent to our current rate of sales tax or the difference will be collected. Sales tax is calculated on the purchase price less any trade-in allowance. The sales tax rate is 6% plus county discretionary sales tax. A dealer invoice or title/registration, which specifically lists sales tax paid, are the most common ways to prove this.
