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How can I reduce how long I wait in your office?

This answer has been viewed 1025 times and was last updated on 08/05/2019.

Not a Manatee County resident? Out-of-county residents needing to process title and/or registration transactions for vehicles, boats, and mobile homes can only be served at First Manatee South County Tag Agency, located at 5756 14th Street West, Bradenton. For details on that location, including the services available, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency FAQ.

As we continually strive to improve our customer service, we have implemented ways to reduce the amount of time customers wait. The options below provide you with the flexibility to meet your needs and avoid wait times in our lobbies.

Option 1: Visit the First Manatee South County Tag Agency. Although they do not offer driver license or property tax services, this privately owned agency offers extended hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to process title and registration transactions for vehicles, boats, and mobile homes. For more information, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency FAQ.

Option 2: Consider visiting our conveniently located Palma Sola office at Manatee Avenue West and 75th Street West, North River office on US 301 in Ellenton, or Lakewood Ranch office off State Road 70 near Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Our branch office locations will have the lowest wait times and can complete most driver license, vehicle, boat and property tax transactions.

• Make an appointment for driver license and title transactions through our online appointment system.
• See our office wait times page to determine the best time to visit each office.
• Text "wait" to 41411 to see up-to-the-minute wait times.
• See our online services page to skip a visit to our office and complete your transaction online.

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