Used Vehicle Purchase - Out-of-State/Out-of-Country
To transfer ownership of a used vehicle not previously titled in Florida, the
following information and documentation is required:
- The certificate of title or current registration (registration only if that
state or country does not issue titles), a bill of sale, or other evidence of
proof of purchase required by law of the state or country from which the vehicle
is being brought into this state (notary may be required). Documents submitted
in a foreign language must be translated in English. Translations must include
a statement by the translator indicating fluent knowledge in both the English
and foreign language and must be notarized.
- Additional taxes equivalent to Florida's sales and/or local tax may be due.
Proof of purchase price should be provided in the form of a bill of sale or
invoice showing vehicle purchase price, sales tax paid, and any trade in
allowance.
- If recording a lien, the lien holder's name, address, date of lien, and
federal employer identification number (FEID) from the lien holder must be
provided at time of application.
- Each applicant, or his or her appointed power of attorney, must complete the
application for title. If appearing in person at the Tax Collector's office,
one of the following types of identification is required and must be presented
at the time of your application:
- A Florida Driver License or identification card
- An out-of-state driver license or identification card with photo
- A Canadian driver license or identification card
- A driver license or identification card from any U.S. territory
- A U.S. passport or passport card
- An out-of-country passport
- A Military ID (in person transactions only - no photocopies)
If you are the appointed power of attorney, the original or a certified copy of
the signed appointment must be presented at time of application.
- The applicant's date of birth and Florida driver license number (if
available) are recorded as part of the application. If registering in a company
name, the federal employer identification number (FEID) must be recorded.
- Mileage is required to be disclosed on vehicles that are less than 10
calendar years old. Mileage information must be indicated on the title or
supplemental dealer reassignment(s) to the title.
- Vehicles coming to Florida from another state* must have a vehicle
identification number (VIN) verification completed by a:
- Florida Notary
- Florida DMV Compliance Examiner/Inspector
- Law Enforcement Officer of any jurisdiction
- Provost Marshall
- Tax Collector Employee (weather permitting)
- Out-of-state motor vehicle dealer (must be on dealership letterhead
stationery)
*Includes vehicles from American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana
Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Vehicle(s) must be present at time of verification.
- Vehicles coming to Florida from another country are required to have a VIN
verification completed by a DMV Compliance Examiner/Inspector. For an
appointment, call (941)723-4551.
Vehicle(s) must be present at time of verification.
- Proof of current Florida insurance must be presented in the form of an automobile
policy, ID card, or binder. If the vehicle will not be driven on the highways of
Florida, applicant must complete a non-use affidavit.
- Title fees are due upon application and are as follows:
- Title Fees - $85.75
- Lien Fee - $2.00 (per lien if applicable)
- Fast Title Fee - $10.00 (title issued at time of application, fee is in addition
to title fee, and some restrictions apply)
- Shipping and Handling Fee - $2.50 - The Department will charge an additional fee
for each paper title it prints and mails
Registration
fees may be due in addition to title fees.
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