Donate a car or vehicle in Florida - FL
State Title Information

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When donating a car it is necessary to transfer ownership. Various states have different regulations on how this is done. This page is a collection of actual references from various state web sites.

Just click on any of the links below for more information on that subject.

1. What is a Title?

2. What documentation is required to apply for a duplicate certificate of title when the original has been lost or destroyed?

3. Can a vehicle be titled in the name of a minor?

4. Is it legal to give a car as a gift to a family member, or do I have to put a dollar figure on it (for example $1)?

5. What are the basic title fees?

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1. What is a title?

A certificate of title is the proof of ownership to a motor vehicle in the state of Florida. Most vehicles are required to be titled. The exceptions are mopeds, motorized bicycles, and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.

2. What documentation is required to apply for a duplicate certificate of title when the original has been lost or destroyed?

Form HSMV 82101, Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate, accurately completed by the applicant. Lien satisfaction, if applicable. Motor Vehicle title fees ($29.25)
($7 additional for Fast Title Service)

Vessel title fees ($6)
($5 additional for Fast Title Service)

3. Can a vehicle be titled in the name of a minor?

Yes.

4. Is it legal to give a car as a gift to a family member, or do I have to put a dollar figure on it (for example $1)?

It is legal to give a car to a family member or anyone else, however, a bill of sale or an affidavit should be completed by both parties to verify this information for the Department of Revenue.

5. What are the basic title fees?

New Vehicles $31.25
Vehicles previously registered in Florida $29.25
Vehicles previously registered in another state or country $33.25
Note: Add an additional $2 to the application fee when recording a lien.
Lien add only $28.25
Title not required on trailers through 1999 pounds, mopeds, or motorized bicycles.

Expedited service is available in some tax collector offices. Contact your local county tax collector's office to see if they currently offer this service. For counties offering the expedited service, a fee of $7 (for the service) will be required in addition to the standard title fees.

The application for title, along with all required documents and fees, must be submitted or mailed to the applicable county tax collector's office for processing. A certificate of title will be issued within five working days after receipt of the documentation and fees.

All taxes and fees are subject to statutory change.