Florida RV/Vehicle Registration

To Title and Register you RV/Vehicle in the State of FL bring or mail the following:

  • Completed Application for Certificate of Title with/without Registration – HSMV 82040
  • Original title or loan information on lien holder
  • Proof of Florida Insurance
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN) verified by a police officer if not presenting the vehicle in person
  • Bill of sale for RV/vehicle purchased less than 6 months from date of registration
  • If your Vehicle is Registered in an LLC or Corporation and not your name please contact our office so we can discuss your options with you.

Useful Information Regarding RV/Vehicle Registration

  • Cost for first time registration of a RV/passenger vehicle in Clay County, Florida is approximately $400 (Fees include transferring title, 1st year registration fee and new license plate.)
  • Renewal fees for passenger vehicles are based on weight. However for a typical passenger car the renewal fee is $45.60 per year
  • Renewal fees for RV’s are also based upon weight. However, for a typical RV the renewal fee is $58.85 per year
  • A complete list of fees can be found on the following Website: www.claycountytax.com/motor-vehicles/fees
  • If you have previously owned vehicles in Florida and have purchased a Florida license plate that you no longer use, you can save the $225.00 initial registration fee on a passenger vehicle.
  • Sales tax may be collected on vehicles purchased within 6 months of registration. (Documentation of sales tax paid on purchase must be provided to avoid or reduce the tax due.)
  • No sales tax due on any RV/Vehicle registered after 6 months of ownership
  • We are located in Clay County which does not require any inspections or emissions testing (No annual trips to Florida are necessary)