Miles and miles of beaches, theme parks galore, and plenty of golf, that’s what Florida is known for. But did you know the Sunshine State has waterfalls, caves, a 17th-century fortress, and boasts the town of Cassadaga: “Psychic Capital of the World?”
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Florida is a huge state with lots of opportunities for road trips big and small – 8-hr drives, 15-hr drives, and beyond – with plenty to see and do on the way. Whether it’s North FL you want to check out, Central FL, or explore all the Keys, you’ll discover plenty of wonderful cities along the way.
SEE ALSO: FL TITLES AND REGISTRATION-FL DMV SERVICES YOU CAN DO ONLINE
You must register your RV in FL whether it’s self-propelled (like a motorhome) or towed by another vehicle (like a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or pop-up)
Just like any vehicle, except for a few like golf cars used only on golf course, must be titled and registered (license plate and decal) in Florida. There are a few different ways to process your paperwork, depending on what you’re looking for in terms of convenience. You can visit the DMV, send paperwork and application by mail, you can visit your county’s tax collector’s office, or use a third-party service online (compliant with FL DMV).
A newly purchased RV in the Sunshine State must be registered within 30 days; if you’re a new Florida resident you have 10 days
If quick, easy and online is the way you want to go, you can use eTags online for your RV title and registration no matter what FL county you live in. With eTags, your application for title and license plate starts and pre-fills as you go along answering a few questions about your RV and contact info online. Once you have your own account, an eTags agent will let you know if there are any forms or documents you still need to upload to complete your transaction.
Travel trailers, campers, motorhomes, recreational vehicles, park trailers all have to be titled and registered in the Sunshine State. You need:
• a completed application for Certificate of Title with/without Registration known as Form HSMV 82040 (pre-fills as you input info with eTags)
• the original title
• Florida auto insurance – you must have at least the state minimum liability coverage, plus personal injury protection: $10,000 for property damage per accident and $10,000 for personal injury protection
• You need to have your RV’s VIN verified so the agent doing the verification will complete the corresponding section in your application – yes, towable RVs like travel trailers and fifth wheels do have a VIN! Even small trailers like pop-up campers have a VIN
If your original RV title lists two owners joined by the word “AND,” you must include signatures from both owners on Form HSMV 82040
For convenience’s sake, trust eTags to process your RV title and registration!
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I am a Florida resident planning to purchase and store an RV in Virginia.
How do I proceed? What documents do I need?
Can the RV remain in Virginia 12 months out of the year?
While the FL DMV allows you to title and register the RV with an out of state (VA) mailing address, you’ll want to confirm registration requirements with the VA DMV if that is where the RV will be stored and operated for more than half the year: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/registration
I am junking an old car and planning to buy a simple pop-up soon thereafter. Can I transfer that car tag to the new pop-up? Or do I have to surrender the car tag and get a new one?
You may be able to transfer the plates from the old car to the pop-up. However, depending on the make on listed on the title for the pop-up you purchase, the plate type may be different. In such a case, you may still receive a credit for the old plate even if you can’t transfer it.
I live in Florida but am buying an tv out of state and leaving it in NY state. My driver license is in florida. We do not plan on traveling with this RV, only to make a purchase and take it to a rv park to stay. How do I register in FL and pay the sales tax for it if I can’t get it inspected in FL? Also, if i buy it privately, what paperwork do I need ?
You can register the RV in Florida even though you plan to take it to NY. Keep in mind though that, should the NY DMV determine that the RV’s use is primarily in the state of NY, you may later be required to register it there. To register the RV in Florida, you will need the title from the seller, properly complete and signed. You will also need a VIN Verification which can be completed by a police officer from any state (NY or other). Florida does not require smog/emissions or safety inspections. You may be able to walk into any Florida tax collector’s office to register the vehicle and pay the taxes but we recommended calling in advance if you are not a resident, per the address on your FL license, as some tax collector’s only serve residents of the count. Private tag offices do not usually have that restriction. Or you may choose to register it online with eTags but you will be required to mail us the title and the VIN verification form. We will also need copies of your ID and your FL insurance which can be uploaded via your eTags account. Best of luck.
I am coming to Florida from the Caribbean to buy an class b camper van. I have an address in Orlando and the van is in Tampa. Can I get it registered and tagged in Tampa or do I need to travel back to Orlando for this.
We recommending contacting the tax collector’s office or tag agency in Tampa where you plan to register the vehicle as some offices only serve residents of the county. If you are not able to find a Tampa tax collector or tag office that will register the vehicle for you because you have an Orlando address, you will need to register the vehicle in Orlando or in a county near/around Tampa that will process it for you. You may also use eTags online service to register your new camper in FL. Once you have the signed title from the seller and after you’ve placed an order with us, you can mail to to eTags with the pre-paid label. Best of luck and enjoy the camper life!
I am retiring to Florida in just a few months and have purchased an RV in Va. I curently have a VA driver license.
I wish to get RV registered in Florida and I currently own property in Pensacola, Florida but it is rented out. What steps are needed to get the rv registered?
Can I register it in advance and have the plates sent to my VA address?
You will need the VA title for the RV as it must be converted to an FL title. You will also need proof of FL insurance, a VIN inspection completed by a Police Officer from any state or by a Florida notary, and your ID (you may use your VA ID). You will need to provide a Florida address in which case you may use the home you own and then provide a different mailing address, such as your VA address, where you would receive mail from the DMV. You can title and register your RV in advance with eTags. Best of luck and wishing you a smooth moving experience.
Im trying to purchase a tral trailer that was never registered, owner bought it from a previous owner that never registered it and I would like to buy it and registered it and get a tag in Florida
If you have purchased a used trailer under 2,000 lbs. that the previous owner never registered in Florida, you will need to provide a bill of sale, or an out-of-state title registration signed by the previous owner. A weight slip must be presented unless the weight is listed on the title or registration.
For a class C, The chassi has its own VIN (Ford, Chevi, etc.) and the RV coach has a VIN for the make and model number. Which VIN is appropriate for the registration?.
You’ll need the VIN of the actual truck, you can register online with eTags
How can I register an RVonline in the state of Florida?
Jus get online and let eTags register it assuming your RV is titled in FL. If it isn’t, you’ll have to first transfer it to a FL title.