Dealer Title & Tag Services

Streamlined Title & Registration Processing for Licensed Dealers

The Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office offers Dealer Title & Tag Services to support licensed motor vehicle dealers with efficient processing of title transfers, registrations, and plate issuance. Our office works directly with dealers to ensure transactions are completed accurately, in compliance with Florida law, and with minimal delay, helping you serve your customers quickly and confidently.

Required Documents & Information

To process dealer title and tag transactions, please ensure the following items are complete and available at the time of submission:

Valid Florida Dealer License

Completed Application for Certificate of Title (HSMV 82040 or applicable form)

Properly assigned Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or current title

Bill of Sale or dealer invoice

Odometer Disclosure Statement (if applicable)

Proof of Florida insurance (when required)

Applicable sales or use tax and fees

Lienholder information (if applicable)

Power of Attorney forms (if signing on behalf of a customer)

Incomplete documentation may delay processing.

How Dealer Transactions Are Completed

Prepare Documentation

Ensure all required dealer paperwork is complete, signed, and accurate.

Submit to Tax Collector

Transactions may be submitted in person or through approved dealer processing channels. Hendry County Dealers may process up to three transactions while waiting. Submissions exceeding three transactions must be dropped off for processing. Out-of-county dealers must obtain prior authorization before dropping off dealer work.

Fee & Tax Collection

Applicable title, registration, plate, and sales tax amounts are collected at submission. Fees must be submitted at time of transaction. An escrow account with payment may be established when dropping off bulk transactions for processing.

Processing & Review

Our team reviews documentation for compliance and processes the transaction.

Issuance & Completion

Titles, registrations, and plates are issued according to transaction type and delivery method.

Fees & Payments

Actual fees vary based on your specific transaction. Typical charges may include:

Common Title Fees

Fee

Florida Title Transfer
Standard Electronic Title

$75.75

Out-of-State Title Transfer

$85.75

Fast Title (Same Day)
Paper Title Printing

Additional $10.00

Lien Recording Fee
If adding a lienholder

$2.00 at time of title transfer or $74.75 for lien add only.

Late Title Transfer Fee
If completed more than 30 days after purchase

Additional $20.00

  Registration & Plate Fees

Fee

Initial Registration Fee
If this is your first Florida Plate

$225.00

Standard License Plate and Annual Registration fee
Based on vehicle weight and type

$28.10 – $46.10

Plate Transfer Fee
If transferring a current plate to the new vehicle

$4.60

Registration Fees – Cars
(Privately Owned; Not Leased)

Fee

Vehicles less than 2,500 lbs.
Example: Toyota Yaris, Honda Civic, Mazda Miata

$28.10

Vehicles 2,500 – 3,499 lbs.
Examples: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevy Malibu

$36.10

Vehicles over 3,500 lbs.
Examples: Chevy Impala, Dodge Charger, Nissan Maxima

$46.10

Registration Fees – Trucks

Fee

Trucks less than 2,000 lbs.

$28.10

Trucks 2,000 – 3,000 lbs.
Example: Chevy S-10

$36.10

Trucks over 3,000 but less than 5,000 lbs.
Examples: Chevy Colorado, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150

$46.10

Registration Fees – Motorcycles & Mopeds

Fee

Motorcycles

$24.60

Mopeds

$19.60

Miscellaneous Registration

Fee

Decal Mailing Fee

$1.00

License Plate Mailing Fee

$5.00

Late Fee: Vehicle title not transferred within 30 days of sale date

$20.00

Late Fee: Vessel title not transferred within 30 days of sale date

$10.00

Initial Registration Fee (First time plate)
Exemptions: Antique Vehicles (30+ years), trucks weighing more than 5,000 lbs, trailers, motorcycles, and mobile homes.

$225.00

New License Plate Issuance

$28.00

Transfer License Plate

$4.60

Replacement License Plate

$36.90

Replacement Decal

$34.10

Duplicate Registration

$3.00

Personalized Plate Processing

$5.00

Specialty Plate Processing

$5.00

Sample Plate

$28.00

Basic Title

Fee

Transferring a Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO) with lienholder

$77.75

Transferring a Florida Title

$75.75

Transferring an Out-of-State or Country Title

$85.75

Add Lienholder (same owner – electronic)

$74.75

Duplicate Title

$75.75

Lease Vehicle Title

$64.75

$10.00

Miscellaneous Vehicle Registrations

Fee

Antique Automobile

$21.10

Antique Motorcycle

$22.10

Dealer and Manufactured Plates

$56.10

Disabled Veteran (Exempt)

$4.50

Motor Home under 4,500

$39.10

Motor Home over 4,500

$59.35

Recreational Vehicles 5th Wheel

$46.65

Recreational Vehicles Camp Trailer

$25.60

School Buses

$52.60

Semi Trailer

$25.60

Semi Trailer – Permanent Plate

$76.30

Special Purpose Vehicles / Tools

$56.10

Transporter Plate

$113.35

Wrecker

$53.10

Heavy Trucks Over 5,000 lbs

Fee

5,001 to 5,999 GVW

$72.85

6,000 to 7,999 GVW

$99.85

8,000 to 9,999 GVW

$115.10

10,000 to 14,999 GVW

$140.10

15,000 to 19,999 GVW

$199.10

20,000 to 26,000 GVW

$273.10

26,001 to 34,999 GVW

$346.10

35,000 to 43,999 GVW

$427.10

44,000 to 54,999 GVW

$795.10

55,000 to 61,999 GVW

$938.10

62,000 to 71,999 GVW

$1,102.10

72,000 and up

$1,344.10

Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Dealer check, prewritten for estimated total cost to be set up in an escrow account.
  • Credit Card / approved dealer payment methods.
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FAQs

Do dealers need an appointment?

No, Hendry County dealers can walk in and process up to three transactions by taking a number from our kiosk. If processing more than three transactions, dealer work can be dropped off for processing.

Can dealers submit transactions electronically?

No, dealer work cannot be submitted electronically for processing. However, in certain situations, additional or supplemental documentation may be requested and may be submitted by email.

What happens if paperwork is incomplete?

Incomplete or incorrect documentation may result in processing delays or rejections.

How long does dealer drop off transactions take to process?

Processing times vary based on transaction type and time of submission. We try to process all work within 3 – 5 business days.

Are out of state dealer transactions accepted?

Yes, provided that all Florida statutory requirements are met.

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