Residency, Driver's Licenses and Voting in Florida

To become an official Florida resident, file a declaration of domicile. This document states that you reside at a certain address, notarized by the Clerk of Courts for your county. Contact your county Clerk of Courts for additional information.

New residents must register their vehicles in Florida within 10 days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school. To register a vehicle, be prepared to provide the County Tax Collector's office with your current driver's license, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior registration certificate and ownership title. The vehicle identification number will be verified, and you will need to apply for a Florida license plate. The fee depends on the vehicle's weight. Newcomers also must apply for a Florida Title Certificate if there is a lien on the vehicle; you should bring your payment book to the Tax Collector's office. Contact the Lee County tax collector's offic at: P. O. Box 1590, 2480 Thompson Street, Ft Myers, FL, 33901 or call: 239-339-6000 website: https://www.leetc.com/home.asp

Drivers Licenses
Florida law requires that new state residents apply for a Florida driver's license within 30 days. But first, register your car as noted above.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will need to see proof of your Florida vehicle registration, your out-of-state driver's license and your social security card. If you own a Florida -registered vehicle, bring the registration as well. If your out-of-state license is valid, you need only take a vision test. A written exam and driver's test is required if your license is invalid or if you are applying for your first license. The written exam is based on the Florida Driver's Handbook and the driver must supply the vehicle for the test. A license is valid for six years. Contact the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles: 11281 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers 33907-2381, Phone: 239-278-7194 or 1-850-922-9000.

Registering to Vote
To vote, you must register in your county of residence. You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, county resident and at least 18 years old by the next election. To register, fill out a form and swear an oath that you live in the county. Your voter registration card will be mailed to you before the next election. For information on registration locations near you, call the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, 11281 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers 33907-2381 239-278-7194, 1-850-922-9000
or visit the voter registration website: https://election.dos.state.fl.us/regtovote/regform.shtml

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