Florida Statutes
Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses

320.023 - Requests to Establish Voluntary Checkoff on Motor Vehicle Registration Application. - (1) An organization that seeks authorization to establish a voluntary...

320.025 - Registration Certificate and License Plate or Decal Issued Under Fictitious Name; Application. - (1) A confidential registration certificate and registration license plate or...

320.03 - Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan. - (1) The tax collectors in the several counties of the...

320.031 - Mailing of Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers. - (1) The department and the tax collectors of the several...

320.04 - Registration Service Charge. - (1)(a) A service charge of $2.50 shall be imposed on...

320.05 - Records of the Department; Inspection Procedure; Lists and Searches; Fees. - (1) Except as provided in chapter 119 and s. 320.025(3),...

320.055 - Registration Periods; Renewal Periods. - (1)1(a) For a motor vehicle subject to registration under s....

320.06 - Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers Generally. - (1)(a) Upon the receipt of an initial application for registration...

320.0601 - Lease and Rental Car Companies; Identification of Vehicles as For-Hire. - (1) A rental car company may not rent in this...

320.0605 - Certificate of Registration; Possession Required; Exception. - (1)(a) The registration certificate or an official copy thereof, a...

320.0607 - Replacement License Plates, Validation Decal, or Mobile Home Sticker. - (1) Any law enforcement officer or department license and registration...

320.0609 - Transfer and Exchange of Registration License Plates; Transfer Fee. - (1)(a) The registration license plate and certificate of registration shall...

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....

320.0655 - Permanent License Plates for Governmental Entities and Volunteer Fire Departments. - (1) A permanent license plate shall be issued for any...

320.0657 - Permanent Registration; Fleet License Plates. - (1) As used in this section, the term “fleet” means...

320.0659 - Permanent Registration of Trailer for Hire and Semitrailers. - (1) A permanent license plate may be issued for any...

320.07 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal Required; Penalties. - (1) The registration of a motor vehicle or mobile home...

320.0705 - Semiannual Registration or Renewal for Certain Vehicles. - (1) The owner of a motor vehicle taxed under s....

320.0706 - Display of License Plates on Trucks. - History.—s. 11, ch. 84-260; s. 49, ch. 85-180; s. 17,...

320.071 - Advance Registration Renewal; Procedures. - (1)(a) The owner of any motor vehicle or mobile home...

320.0715 - International Registration Plan; Motor Carrier Services; Permits; Retention of Records. - (1) All apportionable vehicles domiciled in this state shall be...

320.072 - Additional Fee Imposed on Certain Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions. - (1) A fee of $225 is imposed upon the initial...

320.08 - License Taxes. - (1) MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS.— (a) Any motorcycle: $10 flat. (b)...

320.08001 - Electric Vehicles; License Tax. - History.—s. 11, ch. 95-333; s. 3, ch. 99-163.

320.0801 - Additional License Tax on Certain Vehicles. - (1) In addition to the license taxes specified in s....

320.08015 - License Tax Surcharge. - (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), there is levied...

320.0802 - Surcharge on License Tax. - History.—s. 2, ch. 88-144; s. 3, ch. 92-72; s. 278,...

320.0803 - Moped License Plates. - (1) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,...

320.08035 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Reduced Dimension License Plate. - History.—s. 52, ch. 94-306; s. 9, ch. 96-200; s. 8,...

320.0804 - Surcharge on License Tax. - History.—s. 175, ch. 91-112; s. 18, ch. 2009-71; s. 1,...

320.08046 - Juvenile Programs Surcharge on License Tax. - History.—s. 66, ch. 94-209; s. 37, ch. 95-267; s. 15,...

320.08047 - Voluntary Contribution for Organ and Tissue Donor Education. - History.—s. 1, ch. 95-423; s. 30, ch. 96-418; s. 1,...

320.08048 - Sample License Plates. - (1) The department is authorized, upon application and payment of...

320.0805 - Personalized Prestige License Plates. - (1) The department shall issue a personalized prestige license plate...

320.08053 - Establishment of Specialty License Plates. - (1) If a specialty license plate requested by an organization...

320.08056 - Specialty License Plates. - (1) The department is responsible for developing the specialty license...

320.08058 - Specialty License Plates. - (1) MANATEE LICENSE PLATES.— (a) The department shall develop a...

320.08062 - Audits and Attestations Required; Annual Use Fees of Specialty License Plates. - (1)(a) All organizations that receive annual use fee proceeds from...

320.08068 - Motorcycle Specialty License Plates. - (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall...

320.0807 - Special License Plates for Governor and Federal and State Legislators. - (1) Upon application by any member of the House of...

320.081 - Collection and Distribution of Annual License Tax Imposed on the Following Type Units. - (1) The provisions of this section shall apply to all...

320.0815 - Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicle-Type Units Required to Have Appropriate License Plates or Stickers. - (1) Recreational vehicle-type units taxed under s. 320.08(9) and (10)...

320.0821 - Wrecker License Plates. - (1) The department shall issue a wrecker license plate to...

320.083 - Amateur Radio Operators; Special License Plates; Fees. - (1) A person who is the owner or lessee of...

320.084 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plate to Certain Disabled Veterans. - (1) One free motor vehicle license number plate shall be...

320.0841 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Members of Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Tribes. - (1) The department shall issue each year, free of charge...

320.0842 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Veterans Who Use Wheelchairs. - (1) Upon application by any person who owns or leases...

320.0843 - License Plates for Persons With Disabilities Eligible for Permanent Disabled Parking Permits. - (1) Any owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who...

320.0845 - License Plates for Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America. - (1) Any owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who...

320.0846 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Active Members of the Florida National Guard. - (1) Any owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who...

320.0847 - Mini Truck and Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates. - (1) The department shall issue a license plate to the...

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. - (1)(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or...

320.086 - Ancient or Antique Motor Vehicles; Horseless Carriage, Antique, or Historical License Plates; Former Military Vehicles. - (1) The owner of a motor vehicle for private use...

320.0863 - Custom Vehicles and Street Rods; Registration and License Plates. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Blue...

320.087 - Intercity Buses Operated in Interstate Commerce; Tax. - History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 59-194; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss....

320.0875 - Purple Heart Special Motorcycle License Plate. - (1) Upon application to the department and payment of the...

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... - (1)(a) Each owner or lessee of an automobile or truck...

320.0891 - u.s. Paratroopers License Plate. - (1) The department shall develop a 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. - (1) SILVER STAR.—Any United States citizen who is a resident...

320.0893 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Recipients of the Medal of Honor. - History.—s. 2, ch. 85-66.

320.0894 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Gold Star Family Members. - (1) The Gold Star license plate must bear the colors...

320.0898 - Emergency Service Special Registration Plates; Fee; Penalty. - (1) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall...

320.091 - Vehicles Held in Trust; License Plates. - History.—s. 47, ch. 97-300.

320.10 - Exemptions. - (1) The provisions of s. 320.08 do not apply to:...

320.102 - Marine Boat Trailers Owned by Nonprofit Organizations; Exemptions. - History.—s. 38, ch. 2017-36.

320.105 - Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles; Exemption. - History.—s. 4, ch. 83-188; s. 30, ch. 87-198; s. 5,...

320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration. - (1)(a) Any licensed motor vehicle dealer and any licensed mobile...

320.131 - Temporary Tags. - (1) The department is authorized and empowered to design, issue,...

320.1316 - Failure to Surrender Vehicle or Vessel. - (1) Upon receipt from a lienor who claims a lien...

320.1325 - Registration Required for the Temporarily Employed. - History.—s. 11, ch. 91-82; s. 62, ch. 94-306; s. 103,...

320.133 - Transporter License Plates. - (1) The department is authorized to issue a transporter license...

320.14 - Fractional License Tax. - (1) Unless otherwise expressly provided in this section, the full...

320.15 - Refund of License Tax. - (1) Any resident owner of a motor vehicle or mobile...

320.17 - Classification of Vehicles and Mobile Homes and Assessment of License Tax by Department. - History.—s. 6, ch. 7275, 1917; s. 1, ch. 7737, 1918;...

320.18 - Withholding Registration. - (1) The department may withhold the registration of any motor...

320.19 - Tax Lien; Enforcement. - History.—s. 6, ch. 7275, 1917; s. 1, ch. 7737, 1918;...

320.20 - Disposition of License Tax Moneys. - (1) The first proceeds, to the extent necessary to comply...

320.203 - Disposition of Biennial License Tax Moneys. - (1) Notwithstanding ss. 320.08(1), (2), (3), (4)(a) or (b), (6),...

320.23 - Taxes Declared Compensatory. - History.—s. 5, ch. 15625, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1304(1); s....

320.26 - Counterfeiting License Plates, Validation Stickers, Mobile Home Stickers, Cab Cards, Trip Permits, or Special Temporary Operational Permits Prohibited; Penalty. - (1)(a) No person shall counterfeit registration license plates, validation stickers,...

320.261 - Attaching Registration License Plate Not Assigned Unlawful; Penalty. - History.—s. 1, ch. 59-478; s. 199, ch. 71-136; s. 7,...

320.27 - Motor Vehicle Dealers. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—The following words, terms, and phrases when used in...

320.271 - Used Cars; Removal of Registration License Plates. - History.—s. 1, ch. 57-182; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24,...

320.273 - Reinstatement of License of Motor Vehicle Dealers. - History.—s. 2, ch. 70-424; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3,...

320.275 - Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory Board. - (1) AUTOMOBILE DEALERS INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD.—The Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory...

320.28 - Nonresident Dealers in Secondhand Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, or Mobile Homes. - History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 17113, 1935; s. 1, ch. 18032,...

320.30 - Penalty for Violating S. 320.28. - (1) The holder of a note or notes representing a...

320.31 - Definitions Covering Ss. 320.28 and 320.30. - History.—s. 4, ch. 17113, 1935; s. 4, ch. 18032, 1937;...

320.3201 - Legislative Intent. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to protect...

320.3202 - Definitions. - (1) “Area of sales responsibility” means the geographical area agreed...

320.3203 - Requirement for a Written Manufacturer/dealer Agreement; Area of Sales Responsibility. - (1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a recreational...

320.3205 - Termination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of a Manufacturer/dealer Agreement. - (1) A manufacturer or distributor, directly or through any officer,...

320.3206 - Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession. - (1) If a dealer desires to make a change in...

320.3207 - Warranty Obligations. - (1) Each warrantor shall: (a) Specify in writing to each...

320.3208 - Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer. - (1) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to...

320.3209 - Coercion of Dealer Prohibited. - (1) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt...

320.3210 - Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief. - (1) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor injured by another...

320.3211 - Penalties. - (1) The department may suspend or revoke any license issued...

320.37 - Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents. - (1) The provisions of this chapter relative to the requirement...

320.371 - Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others. - History.—s. 50, ch. 83-318.

320.38 - When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed. - History.—s. 6, ch. 7275, 1917; s. 1, ch. 7737, 1918;...

320.39 - Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption. - (1) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may...

320.405 - International Registration Plan; Inspection of Records; Hearings. - (1) The department or any authorized agent thereof is authorized...

320.406 - Estimate of Amount of Tax Due and Unpaid. - (1) Whenever any motor carrier neglects or refuses to make...

320.407 - Suits for Collection of Unpaid Taxes, Penalties, and Interest. - History.—s. 34, ch. 87-198.

320.408 - Departmental Warrant for Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Penalties Due From Motor Carriers. - (1) Upon the determination of the amount of unpaid taxes...

320.409 - Tax Lien on Property. - History.—s. 36, ch. 87-198.

320.411 - Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise. - (1) No sheriff, receiver, assignee, general or special magistrate, or...

320.412 - Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens. - History.—s. 38, ch. 87-198.

320.413 - Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address. - (1) Whenever a person ceases to engage in business as...

320.414 - Restraining and Enjoining Violation. - History.—s. 40, ch. 87-198; s. 366, ch. 95-148.

320.415 - Authority to Inspect Vehicles and Seize Property. - (1) As a part of their responsibilities when inspecting commercial...

320.416 - Cooperation of Other State Agencies in Administration of Law. - History.—s. 42, ch. 87-198.

320.417 - Foreclosure of Liens. - History.—s. 43, ch. 87-198.

320.51 - Farm Tractors and Farm Trailers Exempt. - (1) A motor vehicle which is operated principally on a...

320.525 - Port Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption. - (1) As used in this section, the term “port vehicles...

320.535 - Airport Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption. - (1) As used in this section, the term “airport fuel...

320.57 - Penalties for Violations of This Chapter. - (1) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions...

320.571 - Failure of Person Charged With Misdemeanor Under This Chapter to Comply With Court-Ordered Directives; Suspension of License. - History.—s. 21, ch. 84-359.

320.58 - License Inspectors; Powers, Appointment. - (1)(a) The department shall appoint as many license inspectors and...

320.60 - Definitions for Ss. 320.61-320.70. - (1) “Agreement” or “franchise agreement” means a contract, franchise, new...

320.605 - Legislative Intent. - History.—ss. 4, 22, ch. 88-395; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s....

320.61 - Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc. - (1) No manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or importer (all sometimes...

320.615 - Agent for Service of Process. - History.—s. 6, ch. 70-424; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1,...

320.62 - Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds. - History.—s. 3, ch. 20236, 1941; s. 47, ch. 26869, 1951;...

320.63 - Application for License; Contents. - (1) Information relating to the applicant’s or licensee’s solvency and...

320.64 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds. - (1) The applicant or licensee is determined to be unable...

320.6403 - Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer. - (1) Prevent or refuse to accept the succession to any...

320.6405 - Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent. - History.—ss. 4, 13, ch. 84-69; ss. 10, 20, 21, ch....

320.6407 - Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation. - (1) As provided in subsection (3), a licensee that has...

320.641 - Discontinuations, Cancellations, Nonrenewals, Modifications, and Replacement of Franchise Agreements. - (1)(a) An applicant or licensee shall give written notice to...

320.6412 - Franchise Termination Based on Fraud; Standard of Proof. - History.—s. 2, ch. 2008-62; s. 3, ch. 2017-187.

320.6415 - Changes in Plan or System of Distribution. - (1) A motor vehicle dealer franchise agreement shall continue in...

320.642 - Dealer Licenses in Areas Previously Served; Procedure. - (1) Any licensee who proposes to establish an additional motor...

320.643 - Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Franchise Agreements. - (1)(a) Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, a licensee...

320.644 - Change of Executive Management Control; Objection by Licensee; Procedure. - (1) Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, a licensee...

320.645 - Restriction Upon Ownership of Dealership by Licensee. - (1) No licensee, distributor, manufacturer, or agent of a manufacturer...

320.646 - Consumer Data Protection. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Consumer...

320.664 - Reinstatement of License. - History.—s. 10, ch. 70-424; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3,...

320.67 - Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee. - (1) The department may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters,...

320.68 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations. - History.—s. 9, ch. 20236, 1941; s. 13, ch. 70-424; s....

320.69 - Rules. - History.—s. 10, ch. 20236, 1941; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss....

320.695 - Injunction. - History.—s. 15, ch. 70-424; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3,...

320.696 - Warranty Responsibility. - (1)(a) A licensee shall timely compensate a motor vehicle dealer...

320.697 - Civil Damages. - History.—s. 17, ch. 70-424; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 96,...

320.6975 - Procedures and Remedies Applicable to Distributor Agreements. - History.—s. 2, ch. 90-78; s. 2, ch. 91-201; s. 4,...

320.698 - Civil Fines; Procedure. - (1) The department may fine any licensee who refuses to...

320.699 - Administrative Hearings and Adjudications; Procedure. - (1) A motor vehicle dealer, or person with entitlements to...

320.69915 - Severability. - History.—s. 26, ch. 2001-196; s. 3, ch. 2017-187.

320.6992 - Application. - History.—ss. 19, 22, ch. 88-395; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s....

320.70 - Penalties for Violation. - History.—s. 11, ch. 20236, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945;...

320.701 - Applicability of Ch. 84-69. - History.—s. 12, ch. 84-69.

320.71 - Nonresident Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer’s License. - (1) Any person who is a nonresident of the state,...

320.77 - License Required of Mobile Home Dealers. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: (a) “Dealer” means any...

320.771 - License Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealers. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a)1. “Dealer”...

320.781 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Protection Trust Fund. - (1) There is hereby established a Mobile Home and Recreational...

320.822 - Definitions; Ss. 320.822-320.862. - (1) “Buyer” means a person who purchases at retail from...

320.8225 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, and Importer License. - (1) LICENSE REQUIRED.—Any person who engages in the business of...

320.823 - Establishment of Uniform Mobile Home Standards. - History.—s. 4, ch. 67-350; s. 5, ch. 75-203; s. 35,...

320.8231 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Recreational Vehicle-Type Units and Park Trailers. - (1) Each recreational vehicle-type unit, as defined in s. 320.01(1)(b),...

320.8232 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Used Recreational Vehicles and Repair and Remodeling Code for Mobile Homes. - (1) Each used recreational vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968,...

320.824 - Changes and Modifications of Standards. - (1) The department may adopt by rule changes in, or...

320.8245 - Limitation of Alteration or Modification to Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles. - (1) LIMITATION OF ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS.—No alteration or modification shall...

320.8249 - Mobile Home Installers License. - (1) Any person who installs a mobile home shall obtain...

320.8251 - Mobile Home Installation Products; Product Approval. - (1) Each person or entity that engages in the manufacture...

320.8255 - Mobile Home Inspection. - (1) In order to ensure the highest degree of quality...

320.827 - Label; Procedures for Issuance; Certification; Requirements. - History.—s. 8, ch. 67-350; s. 7, ch. 75-203; s. 40,...

320.8285 - Onsite Inspection. - (1) Each county or municipality in this state shall be...

320.830 - Reciprocity. - History.—s. 11, ch. 67-350; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

320.831 - Penalties. - (1) Whoever violates any provision of the National Mobile Home...

320.832 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 13, ch. 67-350; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1,...

320.8325 - Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Trailers; Uniform Installation Standards; Injunctions; Penalty. - (1) The department shall adopt rules setting forth uniform standards...

320.833 - Retention, Destruction, and Reproduction of Records; Electronic Retention. - (1) To destroy, or otherwise dispose of, those records and...

320.8335 - Disclosure of Manner Used in Determining Length of Mobile Homes. - History.—s. 1, ch. 75-27; s. 3, ch. 78-221; s. 2,...

320.834 - Purpose. - History.—s. 16, ch. 74-68; s. 9, ch. 74-169; s. 2,...

320.835 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Warranties. - (1) The manufacturer warrants: (a) For a mobile home or...

320.836 - Presenting Warranty Claim. - History.—s. 16, ch. 74-68; s. 9, ch. 74-169; s. 2,...

320.837 - Warranty Service. - (1) When a service agreement exists between manufacturers, dealers, and...

320.838 - Civil Action. - History.—s. 16, ch. 74-68; s. 9, ch. 74-169; s. 1,...

320.839 - Cumulative Remedies. - History.—s. 16, ch. 74-68; s. 9, ch. 74-169; s. 2,...

320.840 - Liquidated Damages. - (1) If the mobile home is in the seller’s stock...

320.861 - Investigations; Subpoenas and Other Process; Oaths; Rules. - (1) The department may conduct investigations and examinations of any...

320.862 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations. - History.—s. 13, ch. 74-68; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1,...

320.865 - Maintenance of Records by the Department. - History.—s. 3, ch. 80-217; s. 201, ch. 81-259; s. 2,...

320.90 - Notification of Consumer’s Rights. - History.—s. 10, ch. 89-333; s. 2, ch. 2011-56; s. 1,...

320.95 - Transactions by Electronic or Telephonic Means. - (1) The department may accept an application provided for under...

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Florida Statutes Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses

Florida Statutes
Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses