Florida Licensing Information needed
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Burning Brakes
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Florida Licensing Information needed
I have a question about getting my '69 plated in Florida. Since some Forum bretheren live in the Sunshine State, I thought it would be easiest to ask here.
Basically, I am doing freelance consulting work, and one firm is threatening to simply hire me full-time to work out of their Palm Beach office.
If I take the job, the Vette comes with me. Love me, love my Vette.
But what is required to get the Vette legal in Florida? As a '69, do I need emissions testing/inspection? Cam and exhaust are all aftermarket.
Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Basically, I am doing freelance consulting work, and one firm is threatening to simply hire me full-time to work out of their Palm Beach office.
If I take the job, the Vette comes with me. Love me, love my Vette.
But what is required to get the Vette legal in Florida? As a '69, do I need emissions testing/inspection? Cam and exhaust are all aftermarket.
Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Kevin Mason)
It depends on the county. Most counties do not require an emmissions cert but some southern counties do. No saftey check. You can use a florida plate of year of you car if you want. Mine is 69-70. but you could use 68-69 too. Or you can get one of the hundreds of unique plates they offer, or antique Plate. Wecome to florida, Land of a thousand plates and red lights. be sure to set your watch back 35 years... you will blend in. :grouphug:
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Drifting
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Kevin Mason)
I'm pretty sure that there is no vehicle inspection (emissions or otherwise) in the whole state. Here in Brevard county I KNOW there isn't. You cannot license it as an antique or collectible though, you used to be able to do that but they discontinued it. Now you get a regular plate like everyone esle (unless you want a vanity one). :thumbs:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (bluevetteman)
Whaddabout Palm Beach County? Any inspection going back to '69 model year vehicles (I don't have an A.I.R. pump, either...)
Thanks everyone for the answers so far...
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Thanks everyone for the answers so far...
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Kevin Mason)
You could search for "Florida Department of Motor Vehicles." Also, look into what taxes are involved in bringing an out of State car to Florida. You might also seach for Palm Beach County on the Internet.
Just some ideas! :)
Just some ideas! :)
Drifting
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Kevin Mason)
FLORIDA - In Bay County
Pretty painless and quick.
Just provide proof of insurance (mandatory) and proof of ownership (Title) and pay for a temp tag. You get the full tag or or your vanity plate once they have verified your title. If you are claiming to be a Resident then it is more expensive then if you register it as a non-resident. In florida you get the tag and keep it when you sell the car. There is only a rear tag.
As a non-resident it costs me $27 a year for a Vanity Plate. If you see a Yellow Convertible with STINGRY plates be sure to wave.
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Pete
Pretty painless and quick.
Just provide proof of insurance (mandatory) and proof of ownership (Title) and pay for a temp tag. You get the full tag or or your vanity plate once they have verified your title. If you are claiming to be a Resident then it is more expensive then if you register it as a non-resident. In florida you get the tag and keep it when you sell the car. There is only a rear tag.
As a non-resident it costs me $27 a year for a Vanity Plate. If you see a Yellow Convertible with STINGRY plates be sure to wave.
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Pete
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Mystery Machine)
I'm pretty sure that there is no vehicle inspection (emissions or otherwise) in the whole state. Here in Brevard county I KNOW there isn't. You cannot license it as an antique or collectible though, you used to be able to do that but they discontinued it. Now you get a regular plate like everyone esle (unless you want a vanity one). :thumbs:
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (bluevetteman)
There is NO LONGER an emission check in the state. There was one in 6 or so counties, but that was done away with.
As far as registering, it is a painless process, other than the $$$. A new registration costs $100 fee plus the fees for title transfer, license tag, county fee, agency fee, fee fee, etc.
You need a valid DL, St of Fla. insurance card, and title.
If you do not go to an independent tag/title agency, most of the county court houses handel transfers.
As far as registering, it is a painless process, other than the $$$. A new registration costs $100 fee plus the fees for title transfer, license tag, county fee, agency fee, fee fee, etc.
You need a valid DL, St of Fla. insurance card, and title.
If you do not go to an independent tag/title agency, most of the county court houses handel transfers.
Race Director
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Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (Kevin Mason)
be sure to ask for the discount for cars 20 years old. they won't tell you about it :rolleyes:
renewals cost me 21.60 by mail. :cheers:
every 5 years they charge $5 extra for a new plate.
renewals cost me 21.60 by mail. :cheers:
every 5 years they charge $5 extra for a new plate.
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From: Orlando Fl
Re: Florida Licensing Information needed (bluevetteman)
I'm pretty sure that there is no vehicle inspection (emissions or otherwise) in the whole state. Here in Brevard county I KNOW there isn't. You cannot license it as an antique or collectible though, you used to be able to do that but they discontinued it. Now you get a regular plate like everyone esle (unless you want a vanity one). :thumbs:
I think you can still get antique plates.. A friend of mine just got a blue plate that says antique for his 57 Chevy about a month ago.
I think you can still get antique plates.. A friend of mine just got a blue plate that says antique for his 57 Chevy about a month ago.
I'm not sure how he did that. When I went in last December I asked about antique plates and the said they no longer have them. :confused: :confused:
