LEE COUNTY, Fla. (November 5, 2026) – Through new partnerships with the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) and Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), customers can now pay unpaid tolls through the Tax Collector’s Office as part of their motor vehicle transaction.

Previously, an unpaid toll could stop a customer from completing a motor vehicle transaction. In person, customers had to step away from the counter to contact the toll authority and make payment or leave the office and return after the toll was cleared. Online, customers were unable to move forward with their transaction until the toll was resolved separately.

The new service is available both in person and online, allowing customers to resolve the unpaid toll and continue their transaction in the same process.

“Our goal is to make doing business with us as simple as possible,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “When we see a step in the process that creates frustration or sends a customer somewhere else to get something resolved, we want to find a better way. This partnership removes one of those barriers and helps customers finish what they came to us to do.”

The service is available for unpaid tolls through THEA and CFX. Customers with unpaid tolls from other authorities will still need to contact the appropriate toll agency directly before their transaction can be completed.

About the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office
The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office (LCTC) helps residents with everyday services like vehicle registrations, driver licenses, and tax payments. We’re focused on making these services as simple and convenient as possible while delivering 5-star service to our customers, team members, and community.

LEE COUNTY, FL (October 30, 2026) – Today, 546,481 tax bills are being mailed to property and business owners in Lee County. Customers can also view and pay their property tax bills online at LeeTC.com.

Property taxes are due by March 31, 2027, but customers can save by paying early. Discounts are available based on the month of payment: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February.

The outcome of Amendment 3 will not affect 2026 property tax bills. If approved, the amendment will take effect January 1, 2027.

The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office offers six convenient ways to pay property taxes:

• Online: Pay securely online and print your receipt from home.
• In-office kiosks: Pay by credit card or e-check at any of the six service centers. E-check payments are free, and receipts are available immediately.
• Payment drop-off: Drop off payments 24/7 using the secure SmartLockers at the Downtown Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres service centers. At the Bonita Springs location, payments can be dropped off inside during regular business hours. Allow five business days for processing.
• By phone: Make a payment by calling 239-533-6000.
• By mail: Mail your payment using the instructions included with your tax bill.
• In person: Visit a Lee County Tax Collector service center to make a payment.

“We know our customers have different schedules and preferences when it comes to paying their property taxes,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “Whether they choose to pay online, by phone, or in person, our goal is to provide flexible options that make it easier for them to do business with our office.”

Property tax bills reflect property values as of January 1, 2026. Customers may notice that their final tax bill is higher than the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice received in August because the final bill includes non-ad valorem assessments.

For more information about property taxes, payment options, or answers to frequently asked questions, visit LeeTC.com/property-tax-faqs.

 About the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office
The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office (LCTC) helps residents with everyday services like vehicle registrations, driver licenses, and tax payments. We’re focused on making these services as simple and convenient as possible while delivering 5-star service to our customers, team members, and community.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (October 8, 2026) – Renewing a vehicle registration is even more convenient in Lee County, with two new Florida MV Express kiosks opening at Publix locations in Cape Coral and Pine Island.

The new kiosks are located at:

• Publix at Calusa Cay, 5100 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia
• Publix at Shoppes at Del Prado, 17960 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers

The additions bring the number of Florida MV Express kiosks in Lee County from seven to nine.

Florida MV Express kiosks allow eligible customers to renew their vehicle registration without visiting a Tax Collector service center. Customers enter their renewal notice PIN or license plate number and the date of birth of the first registered owner, make their payment and receive their updated registration and license plate decal immediately. The average transaction takes less than two minutes.

“Convenience looks different for every customer, so we want to give people options for how and where they do business with us,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “These kiosks make a routine renewal quick and easy, and because they’re located inside Publix stores, customers can take care of it while they’re already out running errands.”

Florida residents can use any Florida MV Express kiosk in the state. For kiosk locations in Lee County and eligibility, visit LeeTC.com/Locations.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (June 24, 2026) – Customers no longer need to travel to North Port or mail paperwork to Tallahassee to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged concealed weapon license.

The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office now offers concealed weapon license replacement services at our Downtown Fort Myers service center, making the process faster and more convenient for residents.

“We’re always looking for ways to make government services more accessible,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “What used to require a drive out of town or mailing paperwork across the state can now be handled right here in our own county.  It’s one more way we’re delivering on our mission of providing 5-star service.”

The new service is available through a partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

“We are pleased to be able to expand our partnership to make it easier and more convenient for Floridians to receive concealed weapon license services and exercise their Second Amendment rights,” said Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson.

Replacement licenses are available by appointment only at the Lee County Tax Collector’s Downtown Fort Myers service center, 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, Florida, 33901.

Visit LeeTC.com/concealed-weapon-licenses to learn more.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will close its North Fort Myers service center on July 31, 2026, as preparations continue for the future opening of the agency’s new Colonial Service Center in late 2026.

The North Fort Myers facility lease is set to expire in August 2027.  Since a move would eventually be necessary, the agency is taking advantage of the time before the Colonial office opens to prepare equipment, technology, and other resources for the future location.

By planning ahead and reusing existing equipment and furnishings, the agency can reduce unnecessary costs and make the best use of taxpayer resources.

“This is a practical decision that allows us to make the best use of the resources we already have,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “Since we knew we would eventually need to leave the current location, this approach gives us time to transition equipment and technology in an organized way, reduce unnecessary costs, and continue focusing on what matters most: serving our customers.”

Customers will continue to have access to services at the North Fort Myers office through the end of July, and then at one of the other five service centers throughout Lee County. No services or positions are being eliminated as part of this change.

Additional updates about the Colonial Service Center will be shared in the coming months.

The Lee County Tax Collector is making it easier than ever for customers to stay up to date on their vehicle registrations with the launch of a new autopay feature.

Customers can enroll in automatic payments when completing their registration renewal online. Once enrolled, registrations will be automatically renewed each year before their due date, helping customers avoid missed deadlines and last-minute trips.

“Many customers don’t realize their registration expires at midnight on their birthday,” said Tax Collector Noelle Branning. “Autopay removes that stress by ensuring renewals happen automatically, giving customers one less thing to worry about.”

Customers enrolled in Autopay will receive reminder emails in advance of each payment, and their updated registration will be mailed directly to their address on file. The feature also provides flexibility, allowing users to update payment information or cancel enrollment at any time through their online account.

Customers can enroll in Autopay during their next online renewal by visiting: Vehicle Registration Renewal – Lee County.

About the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office
The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office (LCTC) helps residents with everyday services like vehicle registrations, driver licenses, and tax payments. We’re focused on making these services as simple and convenient as possible while delivering 5-star service to our customers, team members, and community.

Today, January 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles made the below announcement which goes into effect on Friday, February 6th.

Florida Tax Collectors serve as agents of FLHSMV in delivering motor vehicle and driver license services, including the administration of knowledge and driving examinations. As FLHSMV agents, Tax Collector offices do not establish testing language requirements and must administer written and driving examinations in accordance with policies and directives issued by FLHSMV.

Customers seeking additional information or wishing to share concerns regarding this statewide policy can contact FLHSMV directly.

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FLHSMV Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only

~  Florida takes a leading role in highway safety by requiring all driver license exams be taken in English and without an interpreter ~ 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English. This change applies to all driver license classifications, including exams administered orally. 

LEE COUNTY, FL (November 24, 2025) – The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office continues to enhance customer convenience with the expansion of its innovative SmartLocker system, adding locations in Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres.

SmartLockers provide a secure, self-service option for customers to pick up completed vehicle registration renewals 24/7. Customers can renew their registration online, choose a nearby SmartLocker location, and receive a digital code to retrieve their new yellow sticker once it’s ready.

Originally launched in 2023 at the Downtown Fort Myers office for vehicle dealers, the system expanded to the South Fort Myers location in 2024, offering registration renewal pickup for individual customers. The service has helped customers get their documents faster while freeing up appointment slots for others.

“SmartLockers are another way we’re combining technology and service to make life easier for our customers,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “Whether you’re a dealer dropping off work or a resident renewing a registration, our goal is to deliver 5-Star Service with options that fit your schedule.”

Customers simply go online to renew their registration and choose whether they want to pick it up or have it mailed to them. If they choose the SmartLocker option at our Downtown Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, or South Fort Myers offices, a code will be emailed to them when the registration is ready. Type the code in on the SmartLocker screen, and a locker will open to retrieve the sticker and paperwork. Orders placed by 3pm will be processed on the same business day (except for on early closure days which are scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, and Wednesday, December 31, 2025.) Customers closest to our Bonita and North office locations can pick up their registrations at the Check-in and Information desk during office hours.

This innovation supports the Tax Collector’s vision of being a role-model organization for excellence in providing government service, combining efficiency, security, and customer care.

To renew your registration online, visit LeeTC.com/pay-online.

LEE COUNTY, FL (October 31, 2025) – Pumpkin spice, shorter days, and property taxes — some things are just signs of the season.

Today, more than 541,000 tax bills are being mailed to property and business owners in Lee County. Property owners can also access their bills electronically at LeeTC.com.

These bills reflect the value of the property as of January 1, 2025, when Florida law required them to be assessed.

To make paying property taxes easier and more convenient, the Tax Collector’s Office has added new options this year:

• Two new 24/7 secure drop boxes have been installed at our Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres offices, joining the existing ones in Downtown Fort Myers and South Fort Myers. Customers can drop off payments anytime, allow five business days for processing, and print a receipt from our online portal.
• Self-service kiosks at all six service centers allow customers to pay by credit card or
  e-check and print a receipt instantly.

In addition to these options, tax payments can still be made online at LeeTC.com, by mail, or over the phone.

“Our mission is to deliver 5-star service to our customers,” said Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector. “We continue to invest in secure technology and flexible options that save people time and make paying property taxes simple and stress-free.”

Tax payments are due by March 31, 2026, but customers can take advantage of early payment discounts: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February.

Once received, all funds distributed to Lee County’s Levying Authorities to support essential services like fire rescue, law enforcement, and vital infrastructure including schools, roads, parks, and utilities.

For additional resources, including who to call with questions and property tax FAQs, visit LeeTC.com.