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How can I reduce how long I wait in your office?
This answer has been viewed 9035 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 St W, 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 and Saturday hours (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-2PM) 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 one of our conveniently located branch offices - Palma Sola (Manatee and 75th St. W.); North River (US 301 in Ellenton) or Lakewood Ranch (Just off S.R. 70 near Lakewood Ranch Blvd.). 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 online at taxcollector.com for driver license and title transactions.
• Check wait times for each office on taxcollector.com to determine the best time to visit.
• Text WAIT to 41411 to see up to the minute wait times.
• Visit taxcollector.com to skip a visit to our office and complete your transaction online.

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