Florida Vehicle Registration

Florida motor vehicle registration

-  Is vehicle insurance mandatory to register a motor vehicle in Florida?

Yes. Any four wheel automobile must maintain minimum imperative insurance coverage of $10,000 private Injury Protection ( PIP ) and $10,000 Property Damage Liability ( PDL ) so long as your Florida vehicle registration.

- Am I able to use the insurance policy from my previous State, after moving to Florida, to register a vehicle?

No. Your car insurance policy must be placed by an approved Florida agent with an insurance corporation licensed to sell policies in Florida. The same insurance corporation can be utilized, so long as they are approved in Florida and a new Florida policy is issued.

- What occurs if a policy is not kept in force on my Florida vehicle registration?

Your Florida driver license and car registration may be canceled for up to three years or until the required insurance is obtained and proof is presented to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. Once a Florida driver’s license is postponed reinstatement costs will apply.

- Must a policy be maintained on a Florida vehicle registration that’s not being used?

Yes. Any vehicle with a Florida tag and registration must have the mandatory insurance coverage even if the automobile isn’t being used.

- How am I able to avoid a suspension on a Florida vehicle registration that’s not being used and I need to cancel the insurance?

Surrender the tag and registration before cancelling your insurance policy. Show evidence of the surrender to the Department of Motor Vehicles.