Motor Vehicle Titles All applications for title transfer must be signed with applicant’s full name, if required. All transfers of ownership must be completed within 30 days of the date the vehicle is assigned by the owner or a $20.00 penalty is levied at the time of transfer. The title fee is $75.75 (or $85.75 out of state) if electronically …
Driver’s License Services Renew Driver’s License Online Our offices provide the following services to all customers. Original Florida Driver Licenses/ID Cards Renewal of Florida Driver Licenses/ID Cards Replacement Florida Driver Licenses/ID Cards Reinstatements Driver’s License/ID services for Out-of-County residents require an appointment. The following services are available to Highlands County Residents ONLY. Learners Permit Written Exams CDL Written Exams …
Motorist Services The Highlands County Tax Collector’s Office is an agent for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The office offers a variety of Motorist Services ranging from issuing Driver Licenses and ID Cards to renewing vehicle and vessel registrations. Please note that not all office locations offer all Motorist Services. For more information on this please …
Property Tax Reports Please click the following link for the available property tax reports: PROPERTY TAX REPORTSProperty TaxesPay Property TaxesTangible Personal Property TaxesImportant Dates & Deadlines – TaxesInstallment Payment PlanUnderstanding Your Tax NoticeTax Certificate InformationPurchasing County Held CertificatesTax Deed ProcessHomestead Tax Deferral ProgramProperty Tax Address ChangeExemptions & Confidentiality RequestProperty Tax ReportsMotorist ServicesDriving tests are provided in all of our offices.Schedule …
Exemptions & Confidentiality Request Exemptions For property tax exemption information, please visit the Property Appraiser’s website. Confidentiality Request To request confidential status, per Florida Statutes 119.071(4)(d), for property tax and/or tangible tax please contact the Property Appraiser’s Office at (863) 402-6659. To request confidential status for Department of Motor Vehicles and/or Driver’s Licenses, you will need to contact the Bureau …
Property Tax Address Change Address changes are the responsibility of the Highlands County Property Appraiser and must be submitted to their office directly. We are unable to forward your request because the Property Appraiser’s office requires the request be made directly by the taxpayer. They can be reached on their website at www.hcpao.org or contacted by phone at (863) 402-6659. …
Homestead Tax Deferral Program The program is designed to assist homestead tax exempt taxpayers to defer a portion of their property taxes. The amount that can be deferred is based on age and the adjusted gross income of all members of the household: If the last year’s adjusted gross income for all members of the household was less than $10,000. …
Tax Deed Process If you are a certificate/lien holder and wish to obtain a quote and/or apply for a tax deed, please click here – PTax Web. All questions pertaining to navigating this site must be directed to our vendor’s customer support. Instructions for Registration Please see the following instructions for assistance on how to register as an existing bidder on …
Purchasing County Held Certificates Certificates that do not sell at the tax certificate sale become property of the County and are available for purchase through our vendor. County held certificates are not available for purchase while our vendor is preparing for the annual tax certificate sale to be held on June 1. County held certificates are generally available for purchase …
Tax Certificate Information About Tax Certificates A Tax Certificate is a enforceable first lien against property for unpaid real estate taxes. It is not a purchase of property.Florida statutes require the Tax Collector conduct a sale of tax certificates beginning on or before June 1st for the preceding year’s delinquent real estate taxes.Prior to the tax certificate sale, the Tax …
