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Vessels: Registrations & Renewals

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Residents operating their vessels (boats) on Florida's waters must register those vehicles in the State of Florida.

Non-residents must register their out-of-state vessels in Florida if the vessel is used in Florida waters more than 90 days.

Vessel registrations may be obtained at one of the Tax Collector's Branch and/or Tag Offices:

Tax Collector's Offices
Bartow Branch
Lakeland Branch
Lake Wales Branch
Haines City Branch
Winter Haven Tag

To receive a vehicle registration you must have the following items:
  • A registration renewal notice or previously issued registration. (Note: If these are not available the FL number, title number or hull identification number may provide enough information.)
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Florida law requires vessel registrations to be renewed before they expire.

Florida vessel registrations expire as follows:

  • For vessels owned by individuals, the expiration date is the birthday of the first owner listed on the registration;

  • For company owned vessels, the expiration date is June 30th;

To renew, the following items are required:

  • Your previous registration or registration renewal notice.

The Tax Collector provides renewal notices as a courtesy to resident vessel owners. The courtesy renewal notices are mailed approximately 3 weeks prior to the birth month or month in which the renewal is due.

The cost of renewing your registration and tag varies according to length of the vessel.

Length Full Year
Canoes Under 12' $13.50
12 '- 15'11'' $13.50
15'  -  25'11'' $29.63
16'  -  25'11'' $48.38
26'  -  39'11'' $122.63
40'  -  64'11'' $196.88
65'  -  109'11'' $234.38
110' and over $289.88
Vessel registration and tag renewals may be conducted at one of the Tax Collector's Branch and/or Tag Offices:

Tax Collector's Offices
Bartow Branch
Lakeland Branch
Lake Wales Branch
Haines City Branch
Winter Haven Tag

Renewal transactions may also be conducted Online at this web site.

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