Our offices are closed Monday, December 23, 2024 through Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
Governor Desantis has extended Monday, December 23 as a holiday to state employees. Our partner agencies, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Department of Health, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be closed.
We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 8:30 AM.
Birth certificate services are currently unavailable due to a statewide system outage
Scott Lunsford Tax Collector Escambia County, Florida
You may visit flhsmv.gov for assistance in replacing or renewing. You will be able to update your mailing address to ensure the delivery of your new driver license. In the event of needing an extension of the expiration date or if your require assistance replacing or renewing your Florida driver license you may contact DHMSV…
Yes, that is correct. In partnership with the Escambia County Health Department, our offices can provide copies of Florida birth records. The birth certificate can be obtained by either parent listed on the birth certificate or the registrant, if over 18. If you need to make any changes or amendments to your Florida birth certificate,…
Sales Tax is handled by the Florida Department of Revenue. Visit the Florida Department of Revenue website or call (850) 471-6970. The Florida Department of Revenue also has an office location in Escambia County: Florida Department of Revenue 3670 North L St #C Pensacola, FL 32505 Phone: (850) 471-6970
You are exempt from paying the Business Tax, but still require a Business Tax Receipt to operate your business. To validate the renewal at no fee, mail the notice back to the Escambia County Tax Collector with a copy of your driver license or identification card. An exempt receipt will be sent back to you…
Escambia County residents who are age 65 or older or have a disability rating of 10% or higher. Please see additional qualifiers below. To qualify for the over 65 exemption for Business Tax Receipt, you must: be a resident of Escambia County, show proof of age, use your own capital, with no more than $1,000…
Not-for-profit corporations are exempt from Escambia Business Tax Receipt requirements. Check your municipality regarding additional requirements.
Send notification of the closure of your business or business location, along with a copy of the business tax receipt to be inactivated, to: ectc@EscambiaTaxCollector.com Or by mail to: Escambia County Tax Collector PO Box 1312 Pensacola, FL 32502-1312 If you advertise or conduct a “Going Out of Business/Fire Sale,” such that would reasonably cause…
You must obtain an Escambia County Business Tax Receipt in order to do business in Escambia County, UNLESS the business falls under the Contractors category, is State-certified and has a Business Tax Receipt from your home county in Florida. In these cases, you may do business across the State of Florida without obtaining the Business…
You must transfer your old Business Tax Receipt anytime you move to a new location, change your business name or change business ownership. The transfer fee is $3.00. There is no fee for a change in mailing address if a new business tax receipt is not requested. A Business Tax Receipt may NOT be transferred…
Most businesses can renew a Business Tax Receipt online. Online renewals are not available to businesses that are required to submit annual proof of eligibility. These payments must be submitted by mail or in person with a copy of the current certification.
We recommend that you check with the City of Pensacola before attempting to obtain an Escambia County Business Tax Receipt, especially if the business is home-based. In the event your city denies your application due to zoning or inspection requirements, your Business Tax Receipt is non-refundable.
The County Tax Receipt is required to do business in Escambia County. Because the business is under the city’s jurisdiction, it is also subject to the city’s ordinances and zoning requirements.
Depending on the type of business or profession and the location of your business, you may need State, Professional and City Licenses. All businesses should check with their municipality before applying for an Escambia County Business Tax Receipt.
Each Business Tax Receipt issued by the tax collector is $26.25. Initial applications processed from April 1 to June 30 are $13.13 and are valid until September 30 of that year.
Any person doing business in Escambia County, even a one-person company or home-based business owner, needs an Escambia County Business Tax Receipt, unless you qualify for an exemption. You need one Business Tax Receipt for each location you are operating your business from, and one for each category of business you are conducting.
Before applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, you should review the Entry-Level Driver Training requirements (ELDT). Once you have completed the ELDT prerequisites, you must successfully complete the written test for the Hazardous Materials Endorsement. Once successfully completed, you have 60 days to complete fingerprinting and background check in the same office of successful written…
After you have completed your written test requirements and obtained your DOT medical card, you may have your CDL permit issued. You must wait 14 days after the issuance of your permit to complete your skills testing. At this time, CDL permits are valid for 180 days from issuance. A maximum of 2 CDL permits…
Currently the state of Florida and the federal government requires the holder of a commercial driver license to self-certify in the category in which they medically qualify. You can find the categories in our CDL Medical Card Inter or Intra Category A thru D PDF. NOTE: If you do not qualify for a medical exemption…
Applicants for a CDL should consider this a professional driver license that will require additional testing beyond what is required for a Class E driver license. Currently offices in the Escambia County have extremely limited paper copies of the CDL handbook. You may locate a digital copy or request a book at www.flhsmv.gov. In order…
For additional FAQs information visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Concealed Weapon License FAQ page.
No, you will need to contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to replace your license.
At this time, Florida residents whose renewals do not include name changes will be printed in the tax collector’s office. Original licenses, renewal licenses for out-of-state residents, and licenses for Florida residents who are providing documentation of a name change will be mailed by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
To change the address associated with a Concealed Weapon License, use the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Change of Address Form.
For eligibility information please visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Eligibility Requirements page, or use the Preliminary Eligibility Determination Tool
Visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ States Recognizing Florida License page.
Electronic temporary license plates are provided by your electronic temporary registration system (ETR) vendor. You will need to contact your vendor for temporary license plates. Pre-printed temporary license plates are purchased from our office. Pre-printed temporary license plates may only be issued during an ETR vendor outage. Upon issuance of a pre-printed temporary license plate,…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) requires us to have current proof of your garage liability insurance in order to provide, renew, or replace dealer license plates. Your purchase of dealer license plates will be limited to the number authorized by the insurance policy.
Annually, we require a letter listing the people who are authorized to sign on behalf of your dealership. This listing must include the name and driver license number of all authorized individuals. Unless specified otherwise, the authorization includes processing title transactions, purchasing pre-printed temporary plates, and the receiving of fast titles. This letter must be…
When requesting supplies from our office, a Request for Supplies form can be emailed or hand-delivered to our office. Supplies include registration decals, dealer reassignments, secure powers of attorney, and metal license plates. Electronic Filing System (EFS) users will request and be assigned metal license plates by our office. Supply requests require two business days…
To create an escrow account, complete the Escrow Account Application and provide payment for the opening balance. We will use your escrow account to process your payments; you will receive a balance reminder on each receipt. We will advise you if the account is nearing depletion. You may make payment any time to increase your…
Yes, the dealer section offers a drop-off service for dealer transactions. Drop-off service is limited to ten transactions per bag. Most deals are completed within three days of drop-off, excluding holidays and weekends. We require a tracking register for each bag to account for all items in the bag. We must have payment in advance…
The dealer section is located at our Marcus Pointe office in the back corner of the building near the drive-thru. There is a dealer entrance at the northwest corner of the office. The address is: 6451 North “W” Street Pensacola, Florida 32505 You can contact the dealer section by email at Dealer_Info@EscambiaTaxCollector.com The fax number…
You can contact the dealer section by email at Dealer_Info@EscambiaTaxCollector.com The fax number is (850) 477-4891 For more dealer information, visit the dealer section here.
The dealer section is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in services are available as follows: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2 titles (deals) per check 5 print electronic titles per check 10 tag renewals per check 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 1 title (deal) per check 5 print electronic titles per…
Yes, when you visit our office, be prepared to have your photo taken and your vision checked. If corrected lenses are required, please have them with you.
If you need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact our office at ectc@escambiataxcollector.com or at (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252 with your request.
Some individuals may qualify for issuance of a reduced fee ID card with proof of enrollment in the Department of Children and Families’ Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS) Florida Benefits Program. A benefits letter from DCF, clearly displaying an expiration date, dated within the past 12 months may be used to prove…
Yes, children five years or older may have an identification card issued. Children under the age of five can be issued an identification card if it is required for a handicap parking placard. You will need to present all documents required under the Real-ID act.
No. Florida law requires the surrender of all licenses or identification cards in your possession to be issued a new driver license or identification card. Issuance of an ID card with a current valid driver license from any state will void or cancel the issuance of the driver license.
You can complete an online driver license check by going to flhsmv.gov, clicking on the driver license or ID card tab and clicking on driver license & ID tracking. You will need to have your driver license number and will be required to answer a few security questions.
First-time applicants will be required to complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation approved course. A list of providers can be found on the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. Once you have completed the course you will need to present the completion card as well as any other required Real ID documents if you’re not…
If you have legally changed your name you must first update your name with the Social Security Administration. After 24 to 48 hours you may visit our office for assistance. If you are currently Real ID compliant, you will need to provided your certified name change documents (marriage certificate, court order, etc.) and documentation of…
If you have relocated or changed your name you are allowed 30 days to change what is displayed on your driver license or identification card. If you are already Real ID compliant and changing your address, you will need to present two documents with your new residential address listed (deed, utility hook-up or mail you…
If you have been issued a driver license or ID card from any Florida office since January 1, 2010, most likely you already meet the Real ID document requirements. The best way to tell is by the depiction of a gold star on your current license. An example can be found on the Florida Highway…
Proof of Identity Effective January 1, 2010, Florida law requires applicants for a driver license or identification card to present the following identification documents: A certified birth certificate, valid US Passport, US Passport Card, original Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship or Report of Birth Abroad NOTE: No photocopies or hospital certificates will be accepted!…
Private businesses not engaged in buying, selling, leasing, renting automobiles may use the service. A letter of authorization on company letterhead will be required to retrieve the title from our office. We hope to offer this service to automobile dealers and similar companies at a later date.
Once an electronic title has been printed it cannot be converted back to an E-title. If you do not retrieve the title, you may request that it be mailed. However, if the title is mailed and lost in the mail, there is no provision to replace the title for no fee. The cost to acquire…
Electronic Titles and Liens On an electronic title, lien notifications and satisfactions are transmitted electronically between the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the lienholder. When an electronic lien is satisfied, the title will then remain electronic until a request for paper title is received. You do not need to request a…
It may take several business days for a lien to clear after a payoff is processed through your lender. We cannot print your title if the lien is pending removal by the lienholder.
The cost to print a fast (same-day) electronic title through this site is $12.95. We accept credit and debit cards.
The title is not electronic. If the title has been previously printed, and is lost, you must apply for a duplicate title. A duplicate title cannot be processed using the online E-title printing process. A lien shows on the title record. We cannot print your title if there is an active lien. It may take…
We will attempt to process your title print within the window that you chose when completing the form. We process each business day between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. You may select one of the following options: Today Morning (9 AM – 12 PM) Today Afternoon (12 PM – 3:30 PM) Tomorrow Morning (9 AM…
Please visit our First Time Driver page to find these requirements.
All driver license and identification card applicants must present proof of lawful presence. A list of acceptable documents can be found in our Foreign National Real ID PDF. If you currently hold a driver license from any other state or country, written and skills testing may be honored. Additional testing may be required. Please see…
In most cases, you should renew your existing registration and wait for the new plates to become available. New license plates are authorized by selling a minimum number of vouchers. For most plates, this means that 3,000 vouchers must be sold prior to a license plate entering production. Organizations have up to two years to…
Yes. Most specialty plates can be personalized with up to five letters or numbers. To verify if a plate is available click here. Some specialty license plates are configured to allow 7 characters.
Yes. Gift certificates are available for current specialty plates as well as pre-sale vouchers. The recipient must have a vehicle titled in their name or plan to acquire a Florida registered vehicle once the plate is manufactured. If you purchase a vehicle for someone who does not have a vehicle registered to them, you will…
No, however, DHMV offers sample plates for many current Florida plates.
Here is a common scenario: (for illustration purposes only) Your current annual registration (your yellow decal renewal) is 46.10. You purchase a pre-sale voucher for $33.00. The plates are manufactured and shipped to your local tag office. Option A: You decide to replace the plate while your registration is still current: Approximate fee to replace:…
The State of Florida allows anyone to purchase a specialty plate pre-sale voucher for themselves or for another person as long as the recipient is the holder of a Florida driver license or registration. If you are both the purchaser and the recipient, you should enter your information into both sections for the sale to…
Fees can vary depending on which plate is chosen. Most pre-sale vouchers will cost $33.00. If paying by credit or debit card, a $1.95 fee will apply. There is no additional fee to use an eCheck.
Upon approval by the Florida Legislature, a new specialty plate is required to sell a minimum number of reservations or vouchers. This process ensures that there is sufficient interest to warrant the manufacture of the plate. For many new plates, that pre-sale number is 3,000. Out-of-state colleges and universities must sell 4,000 vouchers. Once a…
Vouchers may be purchased as gifts for specialty license plates that have already been authorized. Please have the recipient’s Florida driver license number, name, and date of birth available before ordering. Click here to order an existing specialty plate voucher. For example: You could purchase a license plate voucher for a professional team or college…
No. Any Florida motorist may use this form. The recipient, if different from the purchaser, must have a Florida driver license or vehicle registration.
If the license plate does not meet it’s pre-sale requirement, the fees will be refunded. However, they are not refundable for any other reason. Pre-sale vouchers are non-transferrable.
No. The voucher will be attached to your driver record in the State of Florida’s registration system. You will be able to redeem it once the plates are produced and you request the plate at time of renewal or as an on-demand plate replacement.
Sales data may be viewed here.
Yes. Vouchers make great gifts. As long as the recipient has a Florida Driver License or Florida registration, they can receive a pre-sale voucher.
In most cases, yes. The voucher will cover the specialty plate for the first year once the plate has been manufactured and is available at your local tax collector’s office. If your license plate is not due for a mandatory replacement (every 10 years), you will likely need to pay a fee between $28.00 -$36.90…
The Escambia County Property Appraiser is responsible for maintaining property record ownership, including address changes. To change the address associated with your property tax account, you can complete, sign and mail the Property Tax Change of Address Request form found here to Escambia County Property Appraiser, 221 Palafox Place, Suite 300, Pensacola, Florida 32502-5836.
When qualifying for Homestead Exemption, you will need the following documents for all owners applying: Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID if you do not drive (change address online here) Florida car registration (change address online here) Florida Voter’s ID (if you vote) (change address online here) Immigration documents if not a U.S. citizen. Must…
The earliest payment of 2020 property taxes authorized by Florida Statute is June 1, 2020 under the quarterly installment plan.
Sections 193.1554 and 193.1555 limit the assessment increases for specified non-homestead real property to 10 percent each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law, and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control as provided by general law. This limitation is repealed effective January…
Section 196.183 authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible personal property. Tangible property is defined as property used in a business. This provision applies to all taxes and takes effect for the 2008 tax roll. In order to qualify, a timely and accurate tangible personal property tax return must be…
Section 193.155 provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within one year and not more than two years after relinquishing their previous homestead. If the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the previous homestead must have been relinquished…
Section 196.031(1) increases the Homestead Exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to School District taxes and takes effect for the 2008 tax roll.
Amendment 1 was approved by the electors on January 29, 2008 and is now part of the Florida Statutes. It covered the measures detailed below. Repeals obsolete language on the Homestead Exemption when it was less than $25,000 and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments. Provides for Homestead Exemptions…
Exemptions and special classifications in Escambia County: Regular Homestead Exemption Additional Homestead Exemption Over 65 [Senior] Homestead Exemption Widow/Widower Exemption Medical Disability Exemption Veteran Partial Disability Exemption Total Disability Exemption Veteran’s Total Disability Exemption Veteran’s Discount Military Homestead Exemption Assessment Reduction for Living Quarters of Parents or Grandparents Tangible Personal Property Exemption Assessment Limitation on…
If you have the regular Homestead Exemption, are age 65 or older, and you meet certain income criteria, you may qualify for an additional Senior Homestead Exemption. For the County, this exemption is up to $50,000; for the City, the exemption amount is up to $25,000, depending on eligibility criteria and assessed value. This exemption applies only to…
For more information on homestead exemption, please visit the Property Appraiser’s web site here.
You may present a 100% service connected disabled card or letterhead statement from Veterans Affairs indicating your permanent disability. This may waive your driver license or identification card issuance fees. NOTE: You must have all paper documentation, electronic documentation is not accepted at this time.
If you are an honorably discharged US military veteran you may present proof of honorable discharge to have a veteran designation added to your Florida driver license or ID card. In addition to the license fees, a $1 endorsement fee will be assessed. Proof of honorable discharge can be a DD-214 or retired military ID…