Any time the ownership of a vessel (including mobile home and vehicles) changes, you must apply for a title and registration in your name. Please read through the options below and select the one, or ones, that best fit your needs.
If you have a vessel that you purchased from a Florida vessel dealer, the dealer usually processes the certificate of title.
If you have a new vessel purchased from an out-of-state vessel dealer you can have it titled at one of our service centers, or our partner tag agency.
The following items are needed in addition to a completed Application for Certificate of Title:
Applicable sales tax will be collected at the time of titling. Individuals or business entities entitled to any sales tax exemptions must provide applicable supporting documents.
Find the estimated fees associated with this type of service.
All vessels titled in Florida are also required to be registered. Vessels currently documented with the US Coast Guard will receive a Florida registration only.
Vessels must display their FL registration number and current decal on hull of the vessel.
Registration fees are based on the length or use of the vessel.
Vessel registrations may be obtained at one of the Lee County Tax Collector Service Centers or at our partner Tag Agency.
Florida law requires vessel registrations to be current if operated, used or stored in the water.
Florida vessel registrations expire as follows:
As a courtesy, the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office mails renewal notices to Florida vessel owners approximately three weeks prior to the owner’s birth month (or month in which the renewal is due). Be on the lookout for the notice which has information to help you renew your registration quickly and easily. Registration notices can be returned for renewal by mail in the envelope provided.
If you choose to come into one of our service centers rather than mailing your renewal, you will need valid proof of identification. We also recommend bringing the renewal notice if you have it.
If you are not the registered owner, you will need to bring the renewal notice, a signed statement from the registered owner authorizing the renewal along with a copy of the registered owner’s ID, or a completed power of attorney.
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