A heavy truck is any motor vehicle with a net vehicle weight of more than 5,000 lbs. The registration is based on a declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) made by the owner. Generally, heavy trucks are used for carrying goods (pick-up truck) or equipped with a connective device for drawing a fifth wheel trailer (truck tractor/semi). Trailers must be registered separately.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 5,000 and 7,999 lbs. expire on the first registered owners birthday. As long as you do not have any stops/holds or need to show proof of insurance for your registration, you can renew online.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 8,000 and 26,000 lbs. must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e. 6 month registrations).
Customers must show proof of Florida insurance or Florida insurance affidavit to renew.
Registrations can be renewed by mail, or at one of the Tax Collector’s Service Centers.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 26,001 and 54,999 lbs. must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e., 6-month registrations).
Customers will need to show a Certificate of Liability Insurance to renew. Certificate of Insurance should also include the combined single limitations. Your Certificate of Liability must meet the following requirements:
Registrations for trucks weighing 55,000 lbs. and more must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e., 6-month registrations).
Customers will need to show the following:
*Form 2290 is not required if heavy truck was acquired within less than 60 days.
We offer a convenient way to renew heavy truck registrations without mailing your documents or waiting to be seen at our offices.
Smart Lockers are available at our Downtown and South Fort Myers offices, providing a convenient drop‑off option for businesses and heavy truck owners. The service is especially beneficial for fleet owners and organizations with multiple vehicles.
Before using the lockers, please contact us for setup instructions. Email [email protected] with your name, telephone number, and email address. We will guide you through creating your Smart Locker account. Once the setup is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the Lee County Tax Collector via [email protected]. Please add this address to your contacts to ensure you receive notifications.
After your account is established, you can drop off your renewal documents at any time in one of our secure lockers located outside:
• Downtown Fort Myers: 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
• South Fort Myers: 15680 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Documents dropped off by 2:00 p.m. will be processed and ready for pickup by 5:00 p.m. the next business day. You will receive an email and text message with a unique six‑digit code or QR code to access your locker.
We encourage you to take advantage of this convenient option to streamline your heavy truck renewals and save time.
