Florida Statutes
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses
320.061 - Unlawful to Alter Motor Vehicle Registration Certificates, License Plates, Temporary License Plates, Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers or to Obscure License Plates; Penalty.


History.—s. 9, ch. 28186, 1953; s. 3, ch. 69-178; s. 192, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 72-79; s. 7, ch. 77-357; s. 15, ch. 83-318; s. 33, ch. 96-413; s. 23, ch. 2007-196; s. 25, ch. 2010-162; s. 32, ch. 2012-181.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses

320.01 - Definitions, General.

320.0104 - Legislative Intent With Respect to Implementation of Chapter.

320.011 - Administration and Enforcement; Rules.

320.015 - Taxation of Mobile Homes.

320.02 - Registration Required; Application for Registration; Forms.

320.023 - Requests to Establish Voluntary Checkoff on Motor Vehicle Registration Application.

320.025 - Registration Certificate and License Plate or Decal Issued Under Fictitious Name; Application.

320.03 - Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan.

320.031 - Mailing of Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers.

320.04 - Registration Service Charge.

320.05 - Records of the Department; Inspection Procedure; Lists and Searches; Fees.

320.055 - Registration Periods; Renewal Periods.

320.06 - Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers Generally.

320.0601 - Lease and Rental Car Companies; Identification of Vehicles as For-Hire.

320.0605 - Certificate of Registration; Possession Required; Exception.

320.0607 - Replacement License Plates, Validation Decal, or Mobile Home Sticker.

320.0609 - Transfer and Exchange of Registration License Plates; Transfer Fee.

320.061 - Unlawful to Alter Motor Vehicle Registration Certificates, License Plates, Temporary License Plates, Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers or to Obscure License Plates; Penalty.

320.0655 - Permanent License Plates for Governmental Entities and Volunteer Fire Departments.

320.0657 - Permanent Registration; Fleet License Plates.

320.0659 - Permanent Registration of Trailer for Hire and Semitrailers.

320.07 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal Required; Penalties.

320.0705 - Semiannual Registration or Renewal for Certain Vehicles.

320.0706 - Display of License Plates on Trucks.

320.071 - Advance Registration Renewal; Procedures.

320.0715 - International Registration Plan; Motor Carrier Services; Permits; Retention of Records.

320.072 - Additional Fee Imposed on Certain Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions.

320.08 - License Taxes.

320.08001 - Electric Vehicles; License Tax.

320.0801 - Additional License Tax on Certain Vehicles.

320.08015 - License Tax Surcharge.

320.0802 - Surcharge on License Tax.

320.0803 - Moped License Plates.

320.08035 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Reduced Dimension License Plate.

320.0804 - Surcharge on License Tax.

320.08046 - Juvenile Programs Surcharge on License Tax.

320.08047 - Voluntary Contribution for Organ and Tissue Donor Education.

320.08048 - Sample License Plates.

320.0805 - Personalized Prestige License Plates.

320.08053 - Establishment of Specialty License Plates.

320.08056 - Specialty License Plates.

320.08058 - Specialty License Plates.

320.08062 - Audits and Attestations Required; Annual Use Fees of Specialty License Plates.

320.08068 - Motorcycle Specialty License Plates.

320.0807 - Special License Plates for Governor and Federal and State Legislators.

320.081 - Collection and Distribution of Annual License Tax Imposed on the Following Type Units.

320.0815 - Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicle-Type Units Required to Have Appropriate License Plates or Stickers.

320.0821 - Wrecker License Plates.

320.083 - Amateur Radio Operators; Special License Plates; Fees.

320.084 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plate to Certain Disabled Veterans.

320.0841 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Members of Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Tribes.

320.0842 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Veterans Who Use Wheelchairs.

320.0843 - License Plates for Persons With Disabilities Eligible for Permanent Disabled Parking Permits.

320.0845 - License Plates for Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America.

320.0846 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Active Members of the Florida National Guard.

320.0847 - Mini Truck and Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates.

320.0848 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Issuance of Disabled Parking Permits; Temporary Permits; Permits for Certain Providers of Transportation Services to Persons Who Have Disabilities.

320.086 - Ancient or Antique Motor Vehicles; Horseless Carriage, Antique, or Historical License Plates; Former Military Vehicles.

320.0863 - Custom Vehicles and Street Rods; Registration and License Plates.

320.087 - Intercity Buses Operated in Interstate Commerce; Tax.

320.0875 - Purple Heart Special Motorcycle License Plate.

320.089 - Veterans of the United States Armed Forces; Members of National Guard; Survivors of Pearl Harbor; Purple Heart Medal Recipients; Bronze Star Recipients; Active or Retired United States Armed Forces Reservists; Combat Infantry Badge, Combat...

320.0891 - u.s. Paratroopers License Plate.

320.0892 - Motor Vehicle License Plates for Recipients of the Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross.

320.0893 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Recipients of the Medal of Honor.

320.0894 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Gold Star Family Members.

320.0898 - Emergency Service Special Registration Plates; Fee; Penalty.

320.091 - Vehicles Held in Trust; License Plates.

320.10 - Exemptions.

320.102 - Marine Boat Trailers Owned by Nonprofit Organizations; Exemptions.

320.105 - Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles; Exemption.

320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration.

320.131 - Temporary Tags.

320.1316 - Failure to Surrender Vehicle or Vessel.

320.1325 - Registration Required for the Temporarily Employed.

320.133 - Transporter License Plates.

320.14 - Fractional License Tax.

320.15 - Refund of License Tax.

320.17 - Classification of Vehicles and Mobile Homes and Assessment of License Tax by Department.

320.18 - Withholding Registration.

320.19 - Tax Lien; Enforcement.

320.20 - Disposition of License Tax Moneys.

320.203 - Disposition of Biennial License Tax Moneys.

320.23 - Taxes Declared Compensatory.

320.26 - Counterfeiting License Plates, Validation Stickers, Mobile Home Stickers, Cab Cards, Trip Permits, or Special Temporary Operational Permits Prohibited; Penalty.

320.261 - Attaching Registration License Plate Not Assigned Unlawful; Penalty.

320.27 - Motor Vehicle Dealers.

320.271 - Used Cars; Removal of Registration License Plates.

320.273 - Reinstatement of License of Motor Vehicle Dealers.

320.275 - Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory Board.

320.28 - Nonresident Dealers in Secondhand Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, or Mobile Homes.

320.30 - Penalty for Violating S. 320.28.

320.31 - Definitions Covering Ss. 320.28 and 320.30.

320.3201 - Legislative Intent.

320.3202 - Definitions.

320.3203 - Requirement for a Written Manufacturer/dealer Agreement; Area of Sales Responsibility.

320.3205 - Termination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of a Manufacturer/dealer Agreement.

320.3206 - Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession.

320.3207 - Warranty Obligations.

320.3208 - Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer.

320.3209 - Coercion of Dealer Prohibited.

320.3210 - Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief.

320.3211 - Penalties.

320.37 - Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents.

320.371 - Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others.

320.38 - When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed.

320.39 - Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption.

320.405 - International Registration Plan; Inspection of Records; Hearings.

320.406 - Estimate of Amount of Tax Due and Unpaid.

320.407 - Suits for Collection of Unpaid Taxes, Penalties, and Interest.

320.408 - Departmental Warrant for Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Penalties Due From Motor Carriers.

320.409 - Tax Lien on Property.

320.411 - Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise.

320.412 - Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens.

320.413 - Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address.

320.414 - Restraining and Enjoining Violation.

320.415 - Authority to Inspect Vehicles and Seize Property.

320.416 - Cooperation of Other State Agencies in Administration of Law.

320.417 - Foreclosure of Liens.

320.51 - Farm Tractors and Farm Trailers Exempt.

320.525 - Port Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.

320.535 - Airport Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.

320.57 - Penalties for Violations of This Chapter.

320.571 - Failure of Person Charged With Misdemeanor Under This Chapter to Comply With Court-Ordered Directives; Suspension of License.

320.58 - License Inspectors; Powers, Appointment.

320.60 - Definitions for Ss. 320.61-320.70.

320.605 - Legislative Intent.

320.61 - Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc.

320.615 - Agent for Service of Process.

320.62 - Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds.

320.63 - Application for License; Contents.

320.64 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds.

320.6403 - Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer.

320.6405 - Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent.

320.6407 - Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation.

320.641 - Discontinuations, Cancellations, Nonrenewals, Modifications, and Replacement of Franchise Agreements.

320.6412 - Franchise Termination Based on Fraud; Standard of Proof.

320.6415 - Changes in Plan or System of Distribution.

320.642 - Dealer Licenses in Areas Previously Served; Procedure.

320.643 - Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Franchise Agreements.

320.644 - Change of Executive Management Control; Objection by Licensee; Procedure.

320.645 - Restriction Upon Ownership of Dealership by Licensee.

320.646 - Consumer Data Protection.

320.664 - Reinstatement of License.

320.67 - Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee.

320.68 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.

320.69 - Rules.

320.695 - Injunction.

320.696 - Warranty Responsibility.

320.697 - Civil Damages.

320.6975 - Procedures and Remedies Applicable to Distributor Agreements.

320.698 - Civil Fines; Procedure.

320.699 - Administrative Hearings and Adjudications; Procedure.

320.69915 - Severability.

320.6992 - Application.

320.70 - Penalties for Violation.

320.701 - Applicability of Ch. 84-69.

320.71 - Nonresident Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer’s License.

320.77 - License Required of Mobile Home Dealers.

320.771 - License Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealers.

320.781 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Protection Trust Fund.

320.822 - Definitions; Ss. 320.822-320.862.

320.8225 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, and Importer License.

320.823 - Establishment of Uniform Mobile Home Standards.

320.8231 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Recreational Vehicle-Type Units and Park Trailers.

320.8232 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Used Recreational Vehicles and Repair and Remodeling Code for Mobile Homes.

320.824 - Changes and Modifications of Standards.

320.8245 - Limitation of Alteration or Modification to Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles.

320.8249 - Mobile Home Installers License.

320.8251 - Mobile Home Installation Products; Product Approval.

320.8255 - Mobile Home Inspection.

320.827 - Label; Procedures for Issuance; Certification; Requirements.

320.8285 - Onsite Inspection.

320.830 - Reciprocity.

320.831 - Penalties.

320.832 - Legislative Intent.

320.8325 - Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Trailers; Uniform Installation Standards; Injunctions; Penalty.

320.833 - Retention, Destruction, and Reproduction of Records; Electronic Retention.

320.8335 - Disclosure of Manner Used in Determining Length of Mobile Homes.

320.834 - Purpose.

320.835 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Warranties.

320.836 - Presenting Warranty Claim.

320.837 - Warranty Service.

320.838 - Civil Action.

320.839 - Cumulative Remedies.

320.840 - Liquidated Damages.

320.861 - Investigations; Subpoenas and Other Process; Oaths; Rules.

320.862 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.

320.865 - Maintenance of Records by the Department.

320.90 - Notification of Consumer’s Rights.

320.95 - Transactions by Electronic or Telephonic Means.