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~ Floridians and visitors are urged to drive sober for a safe Spring Break ~ The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), is spreading the message Arrive Alive, Don’t Drink and Drive this March as residents and visitors celebrate spring break in Florida. The…

In 2010, Florida began requiring new documentation requirements for residents renewing or obtaining a new driver license or identification card. For office visits, you must bring original (copies are not accepted) documents that prove your identity, social security number, and residential address. Visit gathergoget.com to create your own personal checklist before you come in. You…

The safety belt is your vehicle’s best safety feature, but it only works if you use it. The Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law (effective Ju ne 30, 2009) requires that all drivers, all front seat passengers and all passengers under the age of 18 to fasten their safety belts. (section 316.614, Florida Statutes)…

The final discount of one percent on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Tuesday, February 28. To receive the one percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a February postmark; left by midnight CST, February 28, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations; made online by midnight CST, February…

~ February 2017 is Hit and Run Awareness Month ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) recognizes Hit and Run Awareness Month this February by reminding all motorists to Stay at the Scene when involved in a crash. The initiative seeks to reduce the number of hit and run crashes in…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, February 20, 2017 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Citizens are encouraged to use our virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to conduct most tax collector business 24 hours a day. 

Florida residents and visitors need a Florida hunting license unless they are a member of one of the “exempted” groups of people listed on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website here. Your license is required to be with you when you are engaged in the licensed activity.  Before purchasing a recreational hunting license…

The two percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Tuesday, January 31. To receive the two percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a January postmark; left by midnight CST, January 31, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations; or made online by midnight CST, January 31…

Florida law requires you to Move Over a lane — when you can safely do so — for stopped emergency, sanitation, utility service vehicles and wreckers.  If you can’t move over — or when on a two-lane road — slow to a speed that is 20 mph less than the posted speed limit.  Slow down to 5…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of the New Year holiday.

The three percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Saturday, December 31. All offices will be open normal business hours on Friday, December 30. To receive the three percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a December postmark; left by midnight, December 31 in a 24-hour drop box available…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Friday, December 23, 2016 and Monday, December 26, 2016 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

As we celebrate this holiday season, remember t to designate a sober driver or call a cab. Impaired driving is a deadly epidemic that takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year, on average. It is important to remember not to trust yourself when you drink. You may think you aren’t drunk, but…

As a reminder to local taxpayers, the holiday season is a busy time in the Tax Collector’s office. If you need to renew your driver license, ID card, vehicle registration or pay your taxes before traveling this holiday season, avoid the rush by renewing or paying online. Citizens can find answers to frequently asked questions…

4:30 p.m. – All outage issues at our Warrington location have been resolved. We look forward to serving you on Monday!   Statewide system outages are causing issues with transactions at our Warrington location. All other locations are open for service.  We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for further updates.

The four percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Wednesday, November 30. To receive the 4 percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a November postmark; left by midnight in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations; or made online by midnight at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. Taxpayers are encouraged to…

The collection of the 2016 real estate and tangible personal property taxes began November 1. This year’s rolls include 177,000 accounts totaling $269 million. Bills were delivered to the post office on October 31 for mailing. Chapter 197.162, Florida Statutes provides discounts for early payments as follows: November payments are discounted four percent December payments…

We are excited to announce the one-year anniversary of the Warrington Tax Collector’s office at 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite A.  During the past year, the 9,500 square foot office, has issued 5,075 driver licenses and 598 identification cards; administered 1,846 exams; processed 2,214 concealed weapons license applications; and handled over 38,150 vehicle and vessel registrations…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of Veterans Day.