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 TAGS, TITLES & DECALS
Vessels: Titles & Transfers 

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Transfer Of Ownership On A Florida Title
Title Application On A New Vessel
Title Application On An Out-Of-State Vessel

Transfer Of Ownership On A Florida Title

When seeking to transfer ownership of a vessel in Florida you must bring the following to any Branch and/or Tag Office of the Tax Collector:

  • The Florida title properly completed by the seller.

Also, each applicant must be present to sign the new application for title.

Note: Applicants may request a Fast Title for an additional $5. The title is provided by the Tax Collector's Office at the time of application. Fast Titles can be obtained at all Branch and/or Tag Offices of the Tax Collector.

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


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Title Application On A New Vessel

If you have purchased a vessel (new or used) from a Florida dealership, the dealer usually processes your application for title.

If you have purchased a new vessel from an out-of-state dealership or your need to process a new an application for title on a new vessel, you can process your application for title at a Branch and/or Tag Office of the Tax Collector.

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

Applications For Certificate Of Title may be obtained and completed prior to visiting one of our Branch/Tag Offices.

Click here to retrieve the Application For Certificate Of Title. (Note: This form is made available through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.)

The following items are needed in addition to a completed Application For Certificate Of Title:
  • A manufacturers certificate of origin;

  • A bill of sale or invoice listing the purchase price, sales tax paid, and any trade-in allowance - please note additional sales tax may be due;

  • Any applicable lienholder information;

  • Also each applicant must sign the application. (If completing an application in our office, each person applying for ownership must be present to sign the title application.)
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Title Application On An Out-Of-State Vessel

When seeking to register a vessel that was previously titled out-of-state, you must complete an Application For Certificate Of Title, which may be obtained and completed prior to visiting one of our Branch/Tag Offices:

Click here to retrieve the Application For Certificate Of Title. (Note: This form is made available through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.)

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


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