Florida residents are required to update the address on their registration within 30 days of moving. If you are a new resident in Florida, you must apply for a title and registration within 30 days of accepting employment, engaging in a trade, profession or occupation, registering to vote, or enrolling a child in public school in the state. In order to complete the process, you will need to bring your out-of-state title with you to your reservation. In instances where the vehicle is financed, you will need to request the title from the lien holder prior to your reservation. For additional information and for a checklist of what you will need, visit www.pbctax.com/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-titles/.
Florida Insurance Requirments
Current proof of Florida insurance, with a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL), is required to register your vehicle. Motorcycles, mobile homes and trailers are exempt from the insurance registration requirement.
Dates and Deadlines
Registrations expire at midnight of the first registered owner’s birthday. Please note, late fees apply if your registration payment is received after the 10th day of the month following your birthday. Exceptions are heavy trucks (gross vehicle weight of 26,001 lbs. or more) and vehicles owned by businesses.
Military Residents Stationed Out-of-State
To renew your registration by mail, please submit the following items:
- Renewal notice or a copy of the registration
- Out-of-state address
- Proof of current out-of-state military assignment (i.e., copy of military orders), copy of military member’s military ID (not stating retired) or an affidavit from confirming assignment to another state including date of assignment
- Affidavit stating the vehicle is maintained in the state where you are currently assigned and is not driven in Florida, except in a transient visitor status.
- Proof of out-of-state insurance coverage, which includes the name of the insured(s), effective date, company name, insurance company phone number, policy number and vehicle(s) covered
Mail to:
Palm Beach County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 3828, West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Heavy Truck Registration
Heavy truck weighing between 5,001 and 7,999 lbs: Renew registration during birth month. Most heavy truck registrations expire May 31 or December 31 depending on the registration use.
Heavy Truck (26,001 lbs or more): Renewed by mail or in person with a reservation.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Decal
A High Occupancy Vehicle Decal must be displayed on vehicle and gives you access to HOV lanes anytime, regardless of the number of passengers in your vehicle. Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEV) or Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) qualify for HOV decals. Applictaion Instructions
Expiration
Your motor vehicle registration expires at midnight on your birthday. For business motor vehicles the expiration is June 30th.
Renewal Options
We offer five convenient ways to renew your motor vehicle registration! Select your preferred option below:
Renew Online
You can renew online for one or two years or obtain a replacement if:
- Your Florida insurance is on file and not expired.
- You do not have a stop, hold or other violation on your driver license. Not sure if you have any stops or holds? Perform a free check now!
When you renew online, you will receive your registration in the mail within 7-10 business days.
Renew In-Person
You must make a reservation for in-person service if:
- Florida insurance data is not on file or does not match your VIN.
- You have a stop, hold or other violation on your driver license.
- Your registration is more than eight months past the expiration date.
- Heavy trucks (gross vehicle weight of 26,001 lbs. or more) cannot be renewed online.
Renew By Kiosk
Renewals at MV Express Kiosk can be done in as little as 10 minutes!
Located located at several Palm Beach County Publix stores.
Click the button below to find the kiosk nearest you to renew your vehicle registration.
Renew By Dropbox
Please allow 5-7 business days for processing
We have drop boxes located inside all of our service center.
Click the button below for drop box instructions.
Renew by Mail
Please allow 10-15 business days for processing.
We offer registration renewal by mail.
Click the button below for mailing instructions.