Florida RV and TV registration.
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BighornELK
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I don't remember what our RV cost, but our TV was $140.00 for a year. Florida vehicle registration fees are based on vehicle weight, and will expire on your birth date. However, your TV will expire on December 31st.
JohnD
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Wow . . . you guys have got it made!
For my 2015 Chevy 2500HD this year . . . $645.00 . . . for our 2015 Heartland Prowler . . . $550.00.
This was the third year for plates on the truck . . . second year on the Prowler.
Of course, they probably get those dollars out of you in other ways, like higher gas taxes and all of those toll roads.
For my 2015 Chevy 2500HD this year . . . $645.00 . . . for our 2015 Heartland Prowler . . . $550.00.
This was the third year for plates on the truck . . . second year on the Prowler.
Of course, they probably get those dollars out of you in other ways, like higher gas taxes and all of those toll roads.
For Florida, yes.
Oregon_Camper
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Ouch!! $48 for 2 years on the Truck (year/weight no impact)....$150 for the Bighorn for 2 years.
danemayer
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Colorado has very high annual tag/registration fees for vehicles, but also has very low property tax. And of course there's a state income tax.
Our tax burden is about the same as it was in Austin, TX where tag/registration fees were low, property taxes were high, and there was no state income tax.
Our tax burden is about the same as it was in Austin, TX where tag/registration fees were low, property taxes were high, and there was no state income tax.
JohnD
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Our property taxes were more than double in Michigan from what they are in Colorado, however, a lot of stuff that was 'free' in Michigan cost lots of money here.
Like drivers education, for example.
It was just a part of 10th. grade in Michigan . . . here it cost around $1000 out of pocket per student!
Like drivers education, for example.
It was just a part of 10th. grade in Michigan . . . here it cost around $1000 out of pocket per student!
Lynn1130
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Yes, registration fees for vehicles is not a true test of cost. Some states, such as Arizona do not charge personal property tax on those items and the registration fee is higher than other states that do have personal property taxes.
When they really get you good is when both are high.
When they really get you good is when both are high.
Johng1970
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$25 / 5 years in Louisiana!
carl.swoyer
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I believe that you have to pay sales tax base on the county your residing in. Also $100.00 title fee.
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murry135
New York Chapter Leaders - retired
Here is the most up to date info since we just checked pricing on registration and INSURANCE for our vehicles.
The annual REGISTRATION fee's are cheaper than NY by about 50%, there is a one time fee of approximately $500 to switch registration to Florida and you also need to hand over your titles to the Florida DMV for they hold you titles. An inspection of all vehicles is need to confirm VIN numbers and vehicle descriptions supplied a time of registration. Yes, my 2013 40ft. Landmark would only cost me about $50 per year as compared to $262/yr but the insurance in Florida is extremely costly. When all was said and done I was not saving enough money to change at this time. Do your homework, call your insurance company in Florida, for it needs to be a Florida based agent and get your cost. We were disappointed to hear these fee's.
Murry135
The annual REGISTRATION fee's are cheaper than NY by about 50%, there is a one time fee of approximately $500 to switch registration to Florida and you also need to hand over your titles to the Florida DMV for they hold you titles. An inspection of all vehicles is need to confirm VIN numbers and vehicle descriptions supplied a time of registration. Yes, my 2013 40ft. Landmark would only cost me about $50 per year as compared to $262/yr but the insurance in Florida is extremely costly. When all was said and done I was not saving enough money to change at this time. Do your homework, call your insurance company in Florida, for it needs to be a Florida based agent and get your cost. We were disappointed to hear these fee's.
Murry135
Lynn1130
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WHAT? Why in the world would they do that? On top of questionable legal issues think about the cost involved in handling and storing all of those documents. Even if they really needed to do that, and I have trouble seeing why, it could be done by copying, digitizing and storing. Still a huge, time consuming expense. And my guess is that when you go to sell the vehicle, they will have lost the title.
Lynn1130
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Where are you registered to vote? Some states, like Arizona consider the person a resident if they are registered to vote in that state (military exempt) and require them to register their vehicles in that state also. We have a good number of "residents by law" that register their vehicles in other states that have lower fees. Getting caught can be very expensive.
danemayer
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I've moved from state to state a few times and best I can recall, in each case the old title had to be surrendered in order to register and get a title from the new state. I don't think a state will issue registration without also titling the vehicle.
I think I remember Texas saying something about storing the old title; probably so that possible future claims of theft or fraud could be researched. Colorado just took the old titles and issued new ones.
murry135
New York Chapter Leaders - retired
Lynn1130
Well-known member
That I thought that was a pretty big waste of taxpayer money. I think the point was pretty obvious, mass inefficiency and who wants some state agency to have control of the title? How many jokes have you heard about MVD and how well they operate.
In most states you or the loan company/bank/credit union keep the title. In Arizona the buyer gets the title and when the loan is paid off the loan agency sends a document saying the title is clear. If you buy a new vehicle the title is sent to you in about 30 days. If you bring a vehicle in to register the old title is taken, a new one is mailed in a month or so.
Another thought. So you move to Montana and want to sell your vehicle when you get there. How long will it take to get the title from Florida so you can sell it?
Sorry Lynn, but my last 4 vehicle purchases, the title was held by the lien holder. I did not receive the title until it had been paid off.
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