Under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act of 1940, members of the United States Armed Forces, while stationed in our state, in compliance with military or naval orders are not required to register their motor vehicles. The service member may display their current license plate from their home state or they may choose to register their vehicle in Florida.

If the service member chooses to register their vehicle in Florida, the law allows an exemption from the registration taxes on vehicles. Members are not required to title their vehicles in this state. If the vehicle is titled in Florida, the following documents will be required:

• Provide the military orders assigning the applicant to a Florida military duty station. This will be on the Leave and Earning Statement.
• Copy of the current out-of-state registration.
• Proof of Florida insurance.
• The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and odometer reading must be verified. The Tax Collector's staff can do the verification at the time of title application. If the vehicle is not available to take to the Tax Collector's office, you can get DHSMV Form 82042 and have the vehicle inspected by a law enforcement officer, military police, a Florida notary, DMV inspector, or a Florida licensed car dealer.