Motor Vehicle Registration

Yes. Another person may renew your registration for you, but they must bring an acceptable form of identification. 

Insurance information is verified electronically with the State and through your insurance company. However, proof of insurance may be. We recommend having your insurance information available when renewing your registration. 

To surrender a license plate, you need: 

  • The license plate with the current decal. 
  • An acceptable form of identification from the person surrendering the plate: 
    • A valid state-issued driver’s license or identification card. 

or

    • A valid passport and proof of legal presence from USCIS. 

Note: The person surrendering the plate does not have to be the registered owner. 

Personalized license plates can be ordered at any Broward County Tax Collector office using form 83043. 

You can check plate availability online on FLHSMV before placing your order. After your order is processed, your personalized plate will arrive by mail within 6-8 weeks. 

Specialty license plates can be purchased online 

Florida law section 320.06(1)(b), Florida Statutesrequires license plates to be replaced every 10 years. If you receive a new plate, destroy and recycle your old license plate.  

No, a license plate cannot be transferred or given to someone else. If ownership of a vehicle changes, the new owner must obtain their own registration and license plate or transfer a plate already registered in their name. 

Yes. You must surrender your license plate before cancelling your Florida auto insurance. 

You may surrender your license plate:  

  • In person at any Broward County Tax Collector office. Please bring the license plate you wish to surrender and a valid photo ID. 
  • By mail, along with a request to cancel and recycle the license plate.  

Mail to:
Abbey Ajayi
Broward County Tax Collector
1800 NW 66th Ave Suite 100. Plantation, FL 33313

You must obtain a Florida registration and license plate within 10 days of establishing residency, obtaining employment or enrolling your children in public school. 

The customer can inquire on the status of the registration by contacting our call center or via email by sending their inquiry to our Auto Tags mailbox: autotags@browardtax.org