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18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941)743-1350
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410 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941)743-1350
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6868 San Casa Drive
Englewood, FL 34224
(941)681-3710
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18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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• Tax Certificate Sale
Important dates for the 2012 Tax Certificate Sale are now available. Click the link above for more information.
• Driver Handbooks
Handbooks for new drivers can be obtained online by clicking HERE. This link is provided by the FL DHSMV and contains the 2012 Florida Driver's, CDL, and Motorcycle Handbooks.
• Kids Tag Art
2011-2012 Kids Tag Art winning designs are now available to view and purchase... (More Info)
• Gather, Go, Get:
New Driver License requirements as of January 1, 2010...
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• The Charlotte County Tax Collector's Office is now able to offer affordable vehicle history reports... (Read More)
New License and ID Card Information
Florida is leading the nation in an effort to provide our residents with a more secure identification document.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, Floridians renewing or obtaining a new driver license / identification card are required to show proof of 1) identification, 2) Social Security number and 3) two proofs of residential address.
- Why have the license and ID Card Requirements changed?
Florida has passed laws that will help better protect our citizens and visitors by strengthening our ability to verify an applicant's identity and legal presence in the United States. The changes will help increase our overall security. - Will my current License/ID card be valid after January 1, 2010?
Yes, if you were born December 1, 1964 or before your license/ID card will be valid until December 1, 2017 or until expiration. If you were born after December 1, 1964 your license/ID will be valid until December 1, 2014 or until expiration. - Can I still get both a Driver's License and an Identification Card?
Sorry, no. You will have to choose which one you would like to have. Your license acts as an identification card, so it is not necessary to have both. - I lost my license/ID card. Will I have to get one of these new licenses/IDs?
Not necessarily. You can request a replacement license at www.gorenew.com. If you do need to come into the office to request a replacement, then you must bring the required documents as described on the Gather, Go, Get website. You will be issued the new license. - I only have copies of my documents, not originals. What should I do?
You will need to request original documentation. For example, a replacement social security card is free, while a copy of a Florida birth certificate is $9.00. If you need help determining how to get replacement documents, visit the Gather, Go, Get website and click on "Document Help." If you are unable to get a replacement, you can request an exception. We should know within 48 hours if your request was granted. - My last name is different than my primary identification. What should I do?
We need to see proof of your name change. If your name has changed due to marriage or a court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate(s) or court order(s). If your last name has changed multiple times, you must present a document trail that links your current name to your chosen proof of identity. If you are a non-U.S. citizen, your name change must already be reflected in your primary identification.
Visit the Gather, Go, Get Website for more information.