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.
What You’ll Need
For all registration renewals
To process dealer title and tag transactions, please ensure the following items are complete and available at the time of submission:
Incomplete documentation may delay processing.
Step-by-Step Process
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
Common Title Fees
Florida Title Transfer
Standard Electronic Title
Out-of-State Title Transfer
Fast Paper Title Printing
Same Day – Additional $10.00
Lien Recording Fee (If adding a lienholder)
$2.00 at time of title transfer
Lien Recording Fee (If adding a lienholder)
$74.75 for lien add only
Late Title Transfer Fee
If completed more than 30 days after purchase – Additional $20.00
Registration & Plate Fees
Registration & Plate Fees
Initial Registration Fee
If this is your first Florida Plate
Standard License Plate and Annual Registration fee
Based on vehicle weight and type
Plate Transfer Fee
If transferring a current plate to the new vehicle
+Registration Fees – Cars
(Privately Owned; Not Leased)
+Registration Fees – Cars
(Privately Owned; Not Leased)
Vehicles less than 2,500 lbs.
Example: Toyota Yaris, Honda Civic, Mazda Miata
Vehicles 2,500 – 3,499 lbs.
Examples: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevy Malibu
Vehicles over 3,500 lbs.
Examples: Chevy Impala Dodge Charger, Nissan Maxima
+Registration Fees – Trucks
+Registration Fees – Trucks
Trucks less than 2,000 lbs.
Trucks 2,000 – 3,000 lbs.
Example: Chevy S-10
Trucks over 3,000 but less than 5,000 lbs.
Examples: Chevy Colorado, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150
+Registration Fees – Motorcycles & Mopeds
+Registration Fees – Motorcycles & Mopeds
Motorcycles
Mopeds
+Miscellaneous Registration
+Miscellaneous Registration
Decal Mailing Fee
License Plate Mailing Fee
Late Fee: Vehicle title not transferred within 30 days of sale date
Late Fee: Vessel title not transferred within 30 days of sale date
Initial Registration Fee (First time plate)
Exemptions: Antique Vehicles (30+ years), trucks weighing more than 5,000 lbs, trailers, motorcycles, and mobile homes.
New License Plate Issuance
Transfer License Plate
Replacement License Plate
Replacement Decal
Duplicate Registration
Personalized Plate Processing
Specialty Plate Processing
Sample Plate
+Basic Title
+Basic Title
Transferring a Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO) with lienholder
Transferring a Florida Title
Transferring an Out-of-State or Country Title
Add Lienholder (same owner – electronic)
Duplicate Title
Lease Vehicle Title
Print Electronic Title (same day)
+Miscellaneous Vehicle Registrations
+Miscellaneous Vehicle Registrations
Antique Automobile
Antique Motorcycle
Dealer and Manufactured Plates
Disabled Veteran (Exempt)
Motor Home under 4,500
Motor Home over 4,500
Recreational Vehicles 5th Wheel
Recreational Vehicles Camp Trailer
School Buses
Semi Trailer
Semi Trailer – Permanent Plate
Special Purpose Vehicles / Tools
Transporter Plate
Wrecker
+Heavy Trucks Over 5,000 lbs.
+Heavy Trucks Over 5,000 lbs.
5,001 to 5,999 GVW
6,000 to 7,999 GVW
8,000 to 9,999 GVW
10,000 to 14,999 GVW
15,000 to 19,999 GVW
20,000 to 26,000 GVW
26,001 to 34,999 GVW
35,000 to 43,999 GVW
44,000 to 54,999 GVW
55,000 to 61,999 GVW
62,000 to 71,999 GVW
72,000 and up
Accepted Payment Methods:
FAQs
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.
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.
Incomplete or incorrect documentation may result in processing delays or rejections.
Processing times vary based on transaction type and time of submission. We try to process all work within 3 – 5 business days.
Yes, provided that all Florida statutory requirements are met.
Ready to Get Started?
Our team proudly supports Hendry County dealers by delivering reliable, compliant, and efficient title and tag services.
