Vehicle Ownership
State Vehicle Registration: For
service members bringing a vehicle to Florida, the cost is typically between
$156.25 and $189.85, including a one-time $100 initial registration fee, a
$33.25 title fee, and an annual tag fee of between $23 and $54.60. If
there is a lien on the vehicle, there is an additional $2 fee. If you have proof
of previously registering a vehicle in Florida, the $100 initial registration
fee is waived.
Members of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Florida, but
who maintain their legal residence outside of Florida, are classified as
nonresident military and are eligible for lower registration fees. The owner
must submit a copy of their military orders or a current Leave and Earnings
statement and sign a Military Nonresident Affidavit before a
notary. Proof of Florida insurance is mandatory.
State
Driver's License: A Florida Operator's License is required 30 days
after you become a permanent resident. The legal age for a Florida Driver's
License is age 16, however learner's permits are issued at age 15-please check
with the local drivers license office for specific information on Florida
license requirements. If you have a valid license from another state, you need
only take a vision test. An original Social Security card and two
ID's with full name and date of birth are required. With tickets or
violations, a road signs test and vision test are required. Handbooks
are available at the exam stations.
Auto Insurance: Florida
law requires that all automobile operators have no-fault
insurance. Under the no-fault law, a motorist's insurance company
pays for treatment of any personal injuries received as a result of an auto
accident, no matter who is at fault, up to $10,000. You must show
proof of this insurance to obtain automobile tags.
Installation Vehicle
Registration: Vehicles operated on base by persons assigned to Eglin
must be registered and must display the base decal. Registration and
decals may be acquired at building 210, room 6, (850) 882-3442. The
requirements for permanent registration are a valid driver's license, military
or civilian identification card, and proof of insurance.
Vehicle
Registration
Pass and Registration
West Van Matre, Building 210
Eglin
AFB, FL 32542
Phone: 850-882-3442/DSN 872-3442
Vehicle Registration
(State)
Okaloosa County Tax Collector
151-C North Eglin Parkway
Fort
Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 850-651-7300
Florida Highway Safety
& Motor Vehicles
Division of Driver Licenses
106 N. Hollywood
Fort
Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 850-833-9121