Trucks weighing over 5,000 lbs empty weight AND with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) weighing 8,000 lbs or more will expire on December 31 st.
Vehicles registered in a company name will expire on June 30 th.
Most registrations will expire at midnight on the first registered owner’s birthday.
For information about titling trailers that are 2,000 lbs or more, please visit our title page.
Bring in Form HSMV 82042 , VIN Verification Form, filled out by a notary or other approved person as outlined on the form.
Either bring the trailer for verification OR.
If the weight is not listed on the title, a weight slip is required.
Any trailer that is not a recreational trailer:.
Travel Trailers or Recreational Trailers:.
To register a trailer weighing 2,000 lbs or more, the following would need to be provided:.
Trailers weighing 2,000 lbs or more need to be titled and registered.
If the trailer has not been registered in Florida and the weight is not listed on the out-of-state registration or title, a certified weight slip is required.
A bill of sale showing a complete chain of ownership along with a complete description of the trailer (VIN, manufacturer, year).
Used trailers (homemade or manufactured).
A certified weight slip if the trailer is over 500 lbs.
A copy of the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) and a bill of sale showing a complete chain of ownership.
To register a trailer weighing 1,999 lbs or less, the following would need to be provided in place of a title:.
Trailers weighing 1,999 lbs or less are required to be registered, but not titled.
Florida uses metal license plates that must be displayed on the back of the vehicle.
All motor vehicles and trailers that are operated on public roadways must be registered.