RVs & Trailer Title and Registration Services
The Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office provides title, registration, and transfer services for recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers. Whether you are purchasing, selling, transferring ownership, or registering an RV or trailer, our team ensures your transaction is processed accurately and in compliance with Florida law.
Services are available for utility trailers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, boat trailers, cargo trailers, and motorhomes.
Trailer Registrations & Titles
To complete an RV or trailer transaction, please bring the following items (requirements may vary based on the transaction type):
Residents operating trailers on Florida’s roadways must have a valid license plate and registration.
Non-residents must register their trailers in Florida if they engage in a trade or occupation, are employed in Florida, or their children attend public schools in Florida.
Each applicant, or their appointed power of attorney, must be present and bring personal identification in the form of a Driver License or Identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a passport, or Canadian driver license or identification card. If you are the appointed power of attorney, the original or certified copy of the original signed document must be presented at time of application for a new trailer registration or title.
If you are presenting an out-of-country passport as your identification document, the passport must be unexpired and have one of the following:
(a) A stamp or mark affixed by the United States Department of Homeland Security onto the passport to evidence and authorize lawful presence in the United States; or
(b) An unexpired I-94, or current permanent resident card, or unexpired immigrant visa, issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Sales tax is collected on the purchase price.
Florida law requires trailer tags and registrations to be renewed prior to expiration. Florida vehicle registration decals expire as follows:
- For trailers owned by individuals, the expiration date is the birthday of the first owner listed on the registration.
- For company owned trailers, the expiration date is June 30th.
- For semi-trailers, the annual expiration date is December 31st.
To renew, the following items are required:
- Previous registration or registration renewal notice.
- Trailer registration renewals may be done online, by mail, or in person.
Important note: Only trailers with a net or empty weight of 2000 lbs or higher are titled. However, registrations and license plates are required for all trailers.
If you have purchased a used trailer, under 2,000lbs, that is currently registered in Florida, you will need to provide:
- A bill of sale or the previous owner’s registration with the transfer of ownership section accurately completed. The bill of sale must list the Vehicle or Trailer Identification Number (VIN or TIN).
If you have purchased a used trailer, under 2,000lbs, that is not currently registered in Florida, you will need to provide:
- A bill of sale or the out-of-state title/registration signed by the previous owner. These documents are used to establish a complete chain of ownership.
- A weight slip must be presented unless the weight is listed on the title or registration.
If the trailer was previously registered in a state that does not title or register trailers, the bill of sale must include the year, make, Trailer Identification Number and list the state where the trailer was registered.
If you have purchased or built a homemade trailer, under 2,000lbs, that has never been registered, you will need to provide:
- A certified weight slip.
- If purchased, you need to provide a bill of sale showing the purchase price, and year the trailer was built.
- The Trailer Identification Number will be generated by the state’s computer system during the registration transaction.
If you have purchased a homemade trailer, over 2,000 pounds, that is registered in Florida, you will need to provide:
- The Florida title, accurately completed by the seller(s) and purchaser(s)
If you have purchased or built a homemade trailer that weighs 2,000lbs or more and has never been titled or registered in any state, you will need to provide:
- A certified weight slip.
- If purchased, you need to provide a bill of sale showing the purchase price, and year the trailer was built.
- A FLHSMV Compliance Examiner must inspect the trailer and assign a Trailer Identification Number before the trailer can be registered in Florida. To make an appointment for this inspection, call the DMV Regional Office, Palmetto, Florida at 941•723•4551.
Certified Weight Slips can be obtained from the following locations:
Ashley & Sons Scrap & Demolition • 4185 SR 29 South, Labelle • 863•673•1673
- Clewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- LaBelle Transfer Station • 1280 Forestry Division Road • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Ashley & Sons Scrap & Demolition • 4185 SR 29 South, Labelle • 863•673•1673
An Application for Certificate of Title may be completed before you visit the Tax Collector’s Office. The following items are needed in addition to a completed Application for Certificate of Title:
- A manufacturer’s 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;
- When transferring a tag or license plate, the current registration or plate and decal number;
- 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.)
When titling and registering a trailer that was previously titled out-of-state, an Application for Certificate of Title may be completed ahead of time and brought to a Tax Collector’s Office.
The following items are also required:
- The out-of-state title certificate in your name or assigned to you by the previous owner(s).
- If your trailer is financed, complete lienholder information including account number, lienholder name, and mailing address are required;
- The Vehicle/Trailer Identification Number must be verified by FL Law Enforcement Officer, FL Notary, DHSMV Compliance Examiner, Military Police Officer, Florida Licensed Dealer, or Tax Collector Employee prior to registering the vehicle/trailer. If the vehicle/trailer is on-site, Tax Collector staff can complete the verification (weather permitting). Click here to access the Vehicle Identification Number & Odometer Verification form.
- When transferring a tag or license plate, the current registration or plate and decal number.
- Each applicant must sign the application. (If completing the application in our office, each person applying for ownership must be present to sign the title application.)
- Florida Sales Tax may be due if the vehicle was purchased less than 6 months prior to importing the vehicle to Florida. Proof of any sales tax paid to another state will be required.
- The full 6% Florida Sales Tax and applicable local discretionary or use tax is due on all vehicles imported from foreign countries.
Note: Applicants may request a Fast Title for an additional $10. The title is provided by the Tax Collector’s Office at the time of application.
Step-by-Step Process
Signing
The buyer and seller complete a bill of sale or the previous owner’s registration for trailers under 2,000 lbs or the transfer of title section and an Application for Certificate of Title, including buyer’s full legal name and address, purchase price and date of sale. All owners must sign exactly as their names appear on the title. Avoid cross-outs or white-out, as they can delay the process.
Processing
Bring your completed documents to one of our offices. Our staff will review your paperwork, verify ID’s and complete any necessary VIN verifications (weather permitting).
Payment
We accept cash, check, and major credit/debit cards. Please note that a credit card processing fee is added to card transactions; this fee is retained by the payment processor, no portion of this fee is retained by the Tax Collector’s office.
Receiving
Once processed, if a title is required, it will be issued electronically in your name, unless you request a printed paper title. If you request a paper title, it can be printed in the office for an additional fee or mailed the address on record. If you are registering your vehicle, you will receive your license plate and registration in the office.
Fees & Payments
Actual fees vary based on your specific transaction. If the transfer involves a purchase, sales tax will be charged based on the purchase price. Typical charges may include:
Common Title Fees
Fee
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
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
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
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
Registration Fees – Motorcycles & Mopeds
Fee
Motorcycles
$24.60
Mopeds
$19.60
Miscellaneous Registration
Fee
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
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
Print Electronic Title (same day)
$10.00
Miscellaneous Vehicle Registrations
Fee
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
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
FAQs
Yes. All trailers operated on Florida roadways must have a valid registration and license plate. Some trailers may also require a title depending on their weight and type.
Florida residents must register their trailers before operating them on Florida roadways. Non-residents must also register their trailers in Florida if they:
Only trailers with a net or empty weight of 2,000 pounds or more are titled in Florida. All trailers, regardless of weight, must be registered and display a license plate.
Renewals must be completed prior to the expiration date.
Yes. Florida sales tax is collected on the purchase price of the trailer. Additional tax may be due depending on where and when the trailer was purchased.
You must provide:
You will need:
- A bill of sale or out-of-state title/registration signed by the seller
- A certified weight slip (unless the weight is listed on the title or registration)
- Clewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- LaBelle Transfer Station • 1280 Forestry Division Road • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Ashley & Sons Scrap & Demolition • 4185 SR 29 South, Labelle • 863-673-1673
- Clewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
If the trailer was from a state that does not title or register trailers, the bill of sale must include:
You must provide:
- A certified weight slip
- lewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- LaBelle Transfer Station • 1280 Forestry Division Road • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Ashley & Sons Scrap & Demolition • 4185 SR 29 South, Labelle • 863-673-1673
- lewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- A bill of sale (if purchased) showing the purchase price and year built
A Trailer Identification Number will be generated during the registration process.
You must provide:
- A certified weight slip
- Clewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- LaBelle Transfer Station • 1280 Forestry Division Road • 863-675-5252
- Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Ashley & Sons Scrap & Demolition • 4185 SR 29 South, Labelle • 863-673-1673
- Clewiston Transfer Station • 1350 Olympia Avenue • 863-675-5252
- A bill of sale (if purchased) showing the purchase price and year built
In addition, the trailer must be inspected by an FLHSMV Compliance Examiner who will assign a Trailer Identification Number before registration. Inspection appointments are scheduled through the DMV Regional Office in Palmetto by calling 1-941-723-4551.
Ready to Get Started?
Our team is here to help make your visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Visit one of our convenient Hendry County Tax Collector locations in LaBelle or Clewiston to complete your transaction, or contact us if you have questions about what to bring.
