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I got this off another website, I believe it was taken from an article in The Daily Sun, but for those of us currently out of state or those who may have missed it it's good information. I renewed online and saved over $50 on my license tags over 2 years.................GN

With a number of fee increases for driver’s license and motor-vehicle transactions on the horizon, the Sumter County Tax Collector encourages residents to take certain steps now in an effort to save money.

“All tax collectors in the state are trying to be proactive (about the upcoming changes),” said Trina Terry, branch manager for the Sumter County Tax Collector.

Although the fee increases take effect Sept. 1, Terry said some residents can take measures now to avoid those increases.

For instance, those whose birthdate is before Dec. 1 should renew their vehicle registration before September, Terry said, in order to avoid the upcoming 35 to 40 percent increase in registration fees.

Registration fees vary by the weight of the vehicle. After Sept. 1, a vehicle with a renewal of $46.10 will cost approximately $70 to $72, according to Terry.

Terry said drivers can register their vehicle for two years, instead of one, which also will save them money.

In addition to registration fees, driver’s license fees are increasing, along with title transactions, especially for those who are new Florida residents.

“The average person coming in from out of state spends $170 to $190 to receive their license plate and title,” Terry said. “That will be between $400 and $450. So anyone moving into the area needs to get all of their ducks in a row … come on in so we can get it taken care of before Sept. 1.”