The Citrus County Tax Collector, which handles all DMV services in the county, can be reached at (352) 341-6500.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home Florida does not operate standalone DMV offices; driver licenses, vehicle titles, and registrations are processed by the county Tax Collector on behalf of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.2Florida Senate. Florida Code 320.03 – Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan A quick call before you drive out can confirm whether your transaction needs an appointment, which documents to bring, and which of the two locations has the shorter wait.
Office Locations and Hours
Citrus County has two Tax Collector offices that handle DMV transactions:3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration
- Inverness Courthouse Annex: 210 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
- Crystal River Branch: 1540 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429
Both are open Monday through Friday. Driver license and motor vehicle services run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Road tests stop at 3:30 p.m., and written or computer-based knowledge tests close at 3:00 p.m.4Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Citrus County Both offices close on state holidays, and hours can shift around holiday weeks. If you’re planning a Friday trip adjacent to a holiday, call (352) 341-6500 first.
Appointments and the Online Queue
The Tax Collector uses an online system that lets you book a future appointment or join the day’s line remotely.5Citrus County Tax Collector. Citrus County Tax Collector Online Ticketing System The “Get in Line, Online” option is useful if you’d rather watch your place in the queue from your phone than sit in the lobby.
Road tests must be scheduled in advance; they are not available as walk-ins.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home Concealed weapons license services also offer appointment slots. Most other transactions work fine through the queuing system. To handle scheduling by phone, call (352) 341-6500 during business hours.
What You Can Finish Online
Vehicle registration renewals can be completed on the Citrus County Tax Collector’s website.3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration If your registration is current or recently expired and you don’t need new plates, that’s the fastest option. Duplicate registration copies can be requested in person at either office.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home
Driver license transactions that involve a new photo or identity verification, including new licenses, renewals with a photo update, and REAL ID upgrades, require an office visit. Title transfers and initial vehicle registrations also must be done in person.
Documents to Bring
Florida requires original documents proving three things when you visit for a first in-office driver license or ID card: your identity, your Social Security number, and your residential address.6Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring Photocopies are not accepted. Clerks need originals or certified copies.
For identity, bring one primary document such as a certified U.S. birth certificate or a valid U.S. passport. Your Social Security number can be proven with your Social Security card, a W-2 showing your full number, or a pay stub that includes it. Two separate documents are needed for residential address, such as a utility bill, a bank statement, a lease, or similar mail showing your name and current Florida address.
The accepted combinations vary by citizenship status. The FLHSMV site lists them separately for U.S. citizens, immigrants, non-immigrants, and Canadian citizens.6Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring Check the list for your situation before you drive over. Missing one document means a return trip.
If you’re bringing a vehicle into Florida from another state, you must register it within 10 days of becoming employed here, enrolling a child in public school, or establishing residency, whichever comes first.7Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Motor Vehicle Registrations To title and register, complete Form HSMV 82040 and submit it to the Tax Collector’s office.8Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title Bring the original out-of-state title and be prepared to surrender it. Your vehicle must carry Florida insurance meeting the state minimums: $10,000 Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 Property Damage Liability.9Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida Insurance Requirements Proof of coverage is required at the counter.
Common Fees
Frequently asked fees at the Citrus County Tax Collector’s office:10Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Fees
- Original or renewal Class E driver license: $48.00
- ID card (original, renewal, or replacement): $25.00
- Tax Collector service fee: $6.25, added to most transactions processed at the county office
The $6.25 service fee is waived for veterans who provide proof of honorable discharge, such as a DD-214, a VA veteran health identification card, or a veteran identification card issued under the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015.11Florida Senate. Florida Statutes 322 – Driver Licenses The waiver applies on every visit, not only the first, so keep your discharge documentation with you.
Annual vehicle registration fees are set by state statute and depend on weight. For standard cars and trucks, the base fee runs from $27.10 to $46.10. Commercial and for-hire vehicles follow a different schedule.3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration For an exact quote on your vehicle, call (352) 341-6500 before your visit.