[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by AMB444

If I make an appointment at the Wildwood County Tax Collector/DMV site can I get my car registered/tags, new license and register to vote all at once? Or is there something that needs to get done first before the other.

Website is not specific about how to get it all done at the same time.

I'd like to make an appointment within the week of moving into my new place if possible.

Thanks!

When I came down here I called them to get the right info - just a suggestion.

[Bridget Staunton]

Why don’t you just call and you will know the answer to your questions

Originally Posted by Robnlaura

Just remember that insurance should be on your mind ! ORLANDO, Fla. —
Following recent major hurricanes like Ian and Nicole in 2022, and Idalia last year, Florida homeowners ought to prepare for increases of up to 23% this year, according to a new report by Insurify.

Condo owners, for example, are bracing for the state to rule on a more than 50% rate hike request by Castle Key and Amica Mutual Insurance companies.

"Squirrel" (to register car and get license at the same timely appt?) But ok...

Tower Hill Insurance for home ins is a very reasonable insurance co-op. Got it through The Villages Insurance which is of course a well "oiled machine" and gets one good deals on insurance. T V isn't building a mega-metropolis for the next 15 yrs without an good insurance business in place to serve it. Lol one should stay in The Bubble.

Stay away from Progressive on home insurance they aren't part of T V "Dream" "plan" if they want to price gouge Villagers. Screw them and all the others if they don"t want to play nice.

OP walkin Powell Rd / 466A or 466/Morse Blvd. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by sharonl7340

We also had to bring the titles to our vehicles. They send them off to the State to be held. We were surprised by that.

Only if there is a lienholder on the vehicle. IF you own the vehicle free and clear, a new Florida title will be mailed to you.

[Minoletti]

https://www.sumtertaxcollector.com/index.html

there you will find a list of documents you need to take with you

[Dkintzer]

Originally Posted by AMB444

If I make an appointment at the Wildwood County Tax Collector/DMV site can I get my car registered/tags, new license and register to vote all at once? Or is there something that needs to get done first before the other.

Website is not specific about how to get it all done at the same time.

I'd like to make an appointment within the week of moving into my new place if possible.

Thanks!

My daughter just did this, without an appt. Need current license from state you are moving from, car registration & proof of insurance and car title. If you don’t have a free title, they must get proof from lender. Hope this helps.

[talonip]

Nice poeple at powell location .

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by sharonl7340

We also had to bring the titles to our vehicles. They send them off to the State to be held. We were surprised by that.

You can request a paper title in lieu of the electronic one held with the state. No big deal.

[Lintondr]

Originally Posted by AMB444

If I make an appointment at the Wildwood County Tax Collector/DMV site can I get my car registered/tags, new license and register to vote all at once? Or is there something that needs to get done first before the other.

Website is not specific about how to get it all done at the same time.

I'd like to make an appointment within the week of moving into my new place if possible.

Thanks!

If your previous license does not have a star in the top corner for real id compliant, you must bring a passport or birth certificate.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

Only if there is a lienholder on the vehicle. IF you own the vehicle free and clear, a new Florida title will be mailed to you.

When I got a car title, they told me that the Florida title is an electronic document that you can access online, but they do not mail you a paper copy. I went to the DMV office on Powell Road, and they printed a copy for me for 10 dollars. But, the paper copy is not an official title.

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by sharonl7340

We also had to bring the titles to our vehicles. They send them off to the State to be held. We were surprised by that.

Are the cars financed? If so that's the reason.

[maistocars]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Thank you!

Were they able to take a passport instead of a birth certificate?

A birth certificate and passport are not needed. Only your current driver's license and registration and title. The Sumter County office at 466 and Morse is super quick (not sure if Powell is the same).

[Guzzel]

It isn't mandatory the state hold the title; you can request them not to and they'll send it to you.

[ThirdOfFive]

Good advice by many folks here. Establishing residency here is a snap: everything is handled in one building and they are VERY efficient at what they do. My previous home state (Minnesota) is several decades behind when it comes to efficiency.

One thing to remember: if you were a well-to-do citizen of your former state, that means that you were also a taxPAYER in your formal state and they're gonna be sorry to see you leave, so you will need to make your "leaving" unambiguous. I had heard from several sources back in Minnesota (didn't verify it with the proper authorities so I can't vouch for its truthfulness though knowing Minnesota I find it entirely plausible) that you had to leave the state with no address(es) still listed as being in Minnesota, because once you leave if there are ANY Minnesota addresses still in your name they'll assume that is your "primary residence" and tax accordingly. Selling our home was no problem but I had rental property there in my name, with the last one selling on December 30 of the year we moved here. I've also heard that there are states considering tax audits of folks who have fled for greener pastures to see if there is any possible way they can find some way to squeeze a few more nickels out of them.

Like I said, I can't vouch for the above. But "I'd rather be safe than sorry" is always a good motto.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

There’s no way they ask for birth certificates. I literally just did this 3 months ago and I don’t even have a birth certificate. I had a CA registered car and I think it was a couple hundred to register it here.

We moved here in 2016 and the DMV asked to see our birth certificates. My wife was born in a military hospital and she had a 'certificate of live birth' that had been accepted in all states, including Florida in the 1960's, but in 2016 they needed a true government-issued birth certificate.

I guess the law has changed since then.