To protect yourself, you may file the attached Notice of Sale and submit to any tax collector office. There is a possibility that the buyer may be using the vehicle you sold them while it is still in your name. When you sell a vehicle, vehicle trailer, mobile home, or vessel there is no guarantee that the person you sold it to will have the title transferred to their name. License plates or decals that are stolen can be re-issued if a police report number is provided. License plates or decals that are lost will incur a replacement fee.
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License plates, decals, or parking permits that are lost or stolen can be replaced by filling out and submitting an Application for Replacement License Tags and Decals. The Lee County Tax Collector is also capable of issuing duplicate and replacement license plates per customer request. There are three standard state plates, as well as, specialty and personalized plates. On both designations a paper title has not been printed.įlorida has a variety of license plates available for purchase. The electronic lien title or ELT is when an e-title has an active electronic lien on file with the state. Electronic Titlesįlorida currently has two electronic title designations: The electronic title or e-title is when the Florida title is held in an electronic format instead of paper. When there is an outstanding lien on record, only the lienholder may apply for a duplicate certificate of title. If the original certificate of title has been lost or destroyed, only the titled owner or his/her appointed attorney-in-fact may apply for a duplicate certificate of title. Other documentation may apply based on the paperwork submitted. If the vessel is documented and maintained in Florida, you must apply for a Florida Registration.
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To apply for title and registration for a vessel you must provide proof of ownership and proof of identity. Other documentation and requirements may apply based on the paperwork being submitted. Then you must purchase or transfer your license plate. Be sure to record a lien if the vehicle is financed. To apply for title and registration you must have proof of ownership, proof of identity, and proof of required insurance coverage written or countersigned by a Florida agent. The Lee County Tax Collector has six office locations conveniently located throughout Lee County. Our office is responsible for the processing of motor vehicle and vessel title transactions and any associated registrations. The Lee County Tax Collector is an independent Constitutional Officer who serves as an agent to the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles.