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ATV Title Transfer in Florida

Florida requires a Certificate of Title for ATVs processed through the Florida HSMV (Tax Collector offices). The title transfer process is similar to a standard vehicle, but the agency, forms, and fees may differ.

Yes
Title Required
Florida requires a certificate of title for all ATVs and ORVs. Registration through FLHSMV Tax Collector offices.
$75.25+
Title Fee
Florida's standard title fee applies to ATVs — highest of major states. Annual registration is $8.50.
10–21 Business Days
Processing Time
Florida Tax Collector offices process ATV titles; same location as vehicle titles
Off-Road Only
Street-Legal Option
Florida ATVs and UTVs are not eligible for street registration. They are restricted to designated off-road trails and private property.

Registration in Florida

Florida HSMV Tax Collector offices handle both ATV titles and registration. Florida does not have a separate OHV agency.

Required Documents in Florida

Florida processes ATV titles identically to vehicle titles. Use HSMV 82040 at any Tax Collector office.

1HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title)
2Signed previous title or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin
3Bill of sale with VIN
4VIN inspection by licensed dealer or law enforcement (for out-of-state ATVs)
Florida — ATV Note

Florida's $75.25+ title fee is notably high for ATVs — which often have a much lower market value than cars. For a used ATV worth $3,000–$5,000, the title fee represents a meaningful percentage of the vehicle's value. Factor this into your purchase price negotiation.

ATV Title Transfer FAQ — Florida

Does Florida require a title for ATVs?

Yes — Florida requires a Certificate of Title for All ATVs and off-road vehicles (ORVs). Florida requires a certificate of title for all ATVs and ORVs. Registration through FLHSMV Tax Collector offices.

How do I transfer an ATV title in Florida?

In Florida, ATV title transfers go through the Florida HSMV (Tax Collector offices). Required documents: HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title), Signed previous title or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin. Processing takes 10–21 Business Days. Florida processes ATV titles identically to vehicle titles. Use HSMV 82040 at any Tax Collector office.

Are ATVs street-legal in Florida?

ATVs are not street-legal in Florida. Florida ATVs are restricted to off-road use on designated trails and private land. No street-legal option for ATVs or UTVs in Florida.

What is the ATV title fee in Florida?

$75.25+. Florida's standard title fee applies to ATVs — highest of major states. Annual registration is $8.50.

Submit Through

Florida HSMV (Tax Collector offices)

https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/off-road-vehicles/

ATV Title Transfer in Other States

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