You may contact the Bureau of Motorist Services to further discuss your situation: 85 for 24-hour automated assistance or 85 to speak with a representative during normal business hours. Use the online driver license check to verify your driver license status. If you have received a letter from DHSMV directing you to surrender your license plate to avoid a suspension of your driver license, a $6.25 service fee will be required to clear the pending suspension from the DHSMV database. Surrender by Mail or Drop BoxĪny license plate received without the surrender license plate form will be returned to the owner of record. Fees may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges. Bring the letter and license plate with you. If you have received a letter from DHSMV to surrender your license plate, please choose “Reinstatement” under Driver License Option when you sign in with QLess (sign in here). To surrender your Florida license plate, bring the license plate, registration, and the most current decal/sticker to one of our offices.

Retain the “Surrendered Registration” receipt.

When you surrender your plate, a new vehicle registration will be printed indicating the license plate is canceled. Your driver license will be suspended if you fail to surrender your license plate when you sell your vehicle and are not transferring the plate to a replacement vehicle within a maximum of 30 days. When insurance is canceled and motor vehicle records indicate the vehicle is still registered in your name with a valid license plate, the Bureau of Financial Responsibility, Division of Driver Licenses, requires that the license plate be canceled to avoid a driver license suspension.

Move to a new state and register the vehicle in that state.

Florida law requires all sellers to file a Notice of Sale.

Sell the vehicle without transferring the license plate to a new vehicle.

Cancel Florida insurance on the vehicle.

Charter and Headboat Operators and Guides LicensesĪ person must surrender a Florida license plate by mail or in person in the following circumstances:.

Recreational Freshwater Licenses & Fees.

Recreational Saltwater Licenses and Fees.

Purchase a hunting and fishing license online.

Hunter Safety Cards and Class Registration Search.

Florida Concealed Weapon License Approved Training Courses.

Businesses Not Required to Purchase a Business Tax Receipt.

Obtaining Your Florida Driver License or Identification Card.Renew Online Now (Real ID-compliant Only).

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