Motor vehicle office in Lakeland, Florida

How do I transfer a car title in Florida?

Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

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For a Florida vehicle purchased from a private seller, prepare the assigned title and apply through a county tax collector or license plate agency.

Starting fee$75.25

WhereOnline or in person

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Check the seller’s title assignment: Confirm ownership and completed transfer information on the original title; check for lien release.
Prepare the title application: Review Form HSMV 82040 and the FLHSMV instructions for the transaction.
Apply with the county office: Bring the signed title, identity and other required supporting documents; the office calculates applicable title charges and tax.

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Florida title transfer or duplicateElectronic-title state fee on the FLHSMV fee schedule. Paper title, lien, tax and county charges may add costs; out-of-state titles differ.

$75.25

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Liens and Titles · Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29

Limitations: Private-party Florida-title transfer only. FLHSMV lists distinct original-used and out-of-state title fees; $75.25 is for transfer/duplicate electronic titles, not every transaction. Confirm sales tax and local charges with the county.

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