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Old 07-01-2009, 04:23 AM
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Default New DMV fees take effect Sep 1st!

Just a heads up to those of you who don't know already..

"Beginning September 1, 2009, certain fees for driver license and motor vehicle services will be changing. These new base fees were established by the Florida Legislature as part of the state’s budget development process."

Just to list a couple..

Class E License goes up from $27.00 to $48.00
Renew Class E License goes up from $20.00 to $48.00
Replacement license goes up from $10.00 to $25.00
Late fee for not renewing license on time, from $1.00 now up to $15.00
Automobiles (2,500-3,500 pounds) from $22.50 up to $30.50
Automobiles (3,500 or more pounds) from $32.50 up to $44.00
Original/Duplicate Title fee up from $24.00 to $70.00

A complete list can be found here:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/MotoristFees.htm

You can however avoid these charges if you take care of your business before September 1st. If you're wanting to renew your registration, then you're only able to avoid these new costs if your plate expires this upcoming November. Anyone whose expires December and later are not eligible. This is because you're only allowed to renew your registration 3 months in advance. Also, don't forget you now have the option to register your car for 2-years, so you can avoid these new fees for next year as well.

If you need to renew your license because it expires soon, now is the time to get on that. I don't believe there are any time restrictions on how soon is too soon to renew that, so if someone knows something I don't, let us know.

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I just found this out yesterday when I registered the car I just bought. Another thing is that new vehicle tag/registration is going up from $100 to $200. I understand prices will be going up, but it's OVER 100% markup on most caese. Also I was told that just getting a replacement license will require something along the lines of requiring two proofs of residency and your social security card. Welcome to the new America!
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I can't wait for Armageddon to hit, this ***** getting ridiculous.
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All I can say is that I hope that everyone who voted for the property tax bill is happy now. It's gotta come from somewhere so there it is.
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DAAAAAMMMMN, that would make me angry.
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thanks for the heads up, i can't wait for the whole carbon taxes/fees..........
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Originally Posted by blindxeyed
Just a heads up to those of you who don't know already..

"Beginning September 1, 2009, certain fees for driver license and motor vehicle services will be changing. These new base fees were established by the Florida Legislature as part of the state’s budget development process."

Just to list a couple..

Class E License goes up from $27.00 to $48.00
Renew Class E License goes up from $20.00 to $48.00
Replacement license goes up from $10.00 to $25.00
Late fee for not renewing license on time, from $1.00 now up to $15.00
Automobiles (2,500-3,500 pounds) from $22.50 up to $30.50
Automobiles (3,500 or more pounds) from $32.50 up to $44.00
Original/Duplicate Title fee up from $24.00 to $70.00

A complete list can be found here:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/MotoristFees.htm

You can however avoid these charges if you take care of your business before September 1st. If you're wanting to renew your registration, then you're only able to avoid these new costs if your plate expires this upcoming November. Anyone whose expires December and later are not eligible. This is because you're only allowed to renew your registration 3 months in advance. Also, don't forget you now have the option to register your car for 2-years, so you can avoid these new fees for next year as well.

If you need to renew your license because it expires soon, now is the time to get on that. I don't believe there are any time restrictions on how soon is too soon to renew that, so if someone knows something I don't, let us know.
If I'm reading that correctly, some of us will have to pay more than others?
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Originally Posted by blindxeyed
Automobiles (2,500-3,500 pounds) from $22.50 up to $30.50
Automobiles (3,500 or more pounds) from $32.50 up to $44.00
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Originally Posted by KameleonTransAm
If I'm reading that correctly, some of us will have to pay more than others?
Probably true. My SS title says 3600LBS, Z28 says 3500LBS, 2002 B4C says 3376LBS
Old 07-01-2009, 07:29 PM
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Thats still cheap. I just had to renew my CDL last week and with my endorsements it was right at $100 bucks
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^ same here. I did mine in Feb but to think that it is going to go up is ****.
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my '94 Z shows 3407 on the registration.. heh ..I can get mine at the old rate and do for a 2yr deal ..da bastids
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You guys got to keep in mind that these fees have not been increased for 15+ years IIRC, but don't get me wrong, IT SUCKS!!! However I try to look at the big picture so as to not freak out so much.

At least we don't have to pay tax on our car and major appliances EACH YEAR like some states do but I am sure it's coming


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Originally Posted by 2002CAMAROSSLS1T56
Probably true. My SS title says 3600LBS, Z28 says 3500LBS, 2002 B4C says 3376LBS
Pshhhh.... I have a 98 Trans Am Vert! Not sure of the weight, but I am sure it is more than the coups and possibly the T's

I just hope they lube up real good and say all kind of naughty things to me before they rape me.

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My license expires in February so it may be time for me to get a new one before the price hike.
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People are hurting, Governments' answer, RAISE TAXES and FEES!

You can keep the HOPE and I'll keep my CHANGE and continue to pay my own way.



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