Driver’s License

New residents must obtain a Florida License within 30 days of moving. Provide SS# card and current vehicle registration.

Office Locations:
Hialeah: 1923 W 60th St, (305) 827-4043
Homestead: 200 N.E. 8th Street
Kendal: 13780 S.W. 56th Street
Miami: Central, 3800 N.W. 11th Street
North Miami Beach: 3881 N.E. 163 Street

Office Hours 7:00am-6:00pm

Vehicle Registration

Florida requires new residents to register their vehicles and purchase Florida state plates within 10 days of residency. Each vehicle brought into the state is subject to an initial $100, fee in addition to title charges and annual license tag fees. Fees vary according to size and weight of vehicle. Proof of insurance and an emission test are required with new plates.

Expired Tag Renewal

All vehicle must pass a vehicle inspection. The fee is $10, payment in cash only, and they do not except bills larger than a $20 dollar bill.

Call the Vehicle Inspection Information Hotline at 305-256-1700 for inspection locations.

Voter Registration

111 NW 1st St # 1910, Miami, FL, 305-375-4600

There are no residency time requirements to vote in Florida, however, proof of residence if required; you must also show proof of being at least 18 years of age.

Pets

Humane Society-Greater Miami: 19151 S Dixie Hwy Miami, FL, 305-252-3389.

Call for registration and tag renewal.

Tax Information

Florida state sales tax: 6.5%
Miami sales tax: 6.5%

State DMV Web Sites

Most state motor vehicle departments have their own web sites. They can be excellent information tools for everything from smog emissions information to vehicle registration forms. Just use the pulldown menu below to jump to the DMV site for your chosen state.