Tag Registration and Renewal


Florida uses a metal license plate with a combination of letters and numbers. The license plate is displayed on the rear of the vehicle with the exception of certain commercial vehicles. The metal plate is issued to the owner for ten years and replaced during the tenth year.

Proof of insurance (binder, policy, or card) from a certified Florida agent is required to purchase and renew a license plate in Florida. The vehicle owner must present proof of insurance at the time of registration or renewal. The policy must meet Florida insurance minimum requirements.

Vehicles are registered on a staggered basis according to the registered owner's birth month. The registration expires at midnight on the owner's birthday.

The exceptions are:

  • Company owned vehicles: most vehicles expire June 30th and trucks over 5000 lbs expire December 31st
  • Truck-tractors, semi-trailers, and trucks weighing over 8,000 pounds expire December 31st
  • Mobile home general decals expire December 31st. 

LICENSE PLATES CAN BE RENEWED BY MAIL, PHONE, OR ONLINE

  • Renew Online
  • By phone call 850-892-8121, please have your tag or Driver's License available.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES


Annual license taxes, for the operation of motor vehicles is defined by Florida Statutes, and must be paid at the time of registration and renewal. All fees are subject to change by Legislative Act. *Please note vehicles with license plates transferred between weight classes may be subject to initial registration fees. If there is a transfer of ownership, title transfer fees will apply.

Vehicle Registration FeesOne YearTwo Year
Automobiles
Weight up to 2,499 lbs$28.10$56.20
2,500 to 3,499 lbs$36.10$72.20
3,500 lbs or more$46.10$92.20
Trucks
Weight up to 1,999 lbs$28.10$56.20
2,000 to 3,000 lbs$36.10$72.20
3,001 to 5,000 lbs$46.10$92.20
GVW 5,001 to 5,999 lbs$72.85$145.70
GVW 6,000 to 7,999 lbs$99.85$199.70
Antique Vehicles$21.10$42.20
Motorcycle$24.60$49.20

PROUDLY SERVING Walton COUNTY SINCE 1885

Our Locations

North Walton


Defuniak Springs Courthouse
571 US HWY 90 East
Defuniak Springs, FL, 32433
(850) 892-8121

M, T, R & F: 8:00am - 4:30pm
W: 8:30am - 4:30pm

South Walton


Santa Rosa Courthouse Annex
31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Ste 100
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459
(850) 892-8121

M, T, R & F: 8:00am - 4:30pm
W: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Freeport


Freeport Business Park
842 State Hwy 20 East, Suite 122
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-8121

M, T, R & F: 8:00am - 4:30pm
W: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Mailing Address


Walton County Tax Collector
PO Box 510
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8121

M, T, R & F: 8:00am - 4:30pm
W: 8:30am - 4:30pm