What is "Registration Only"?

When a bank, financial institution, or lease company holds the out-of-state title, the State of Florida provides for an exception that allows the owner(s) to only register their vehicle without transferring their out-of-state title to Florida first. This situation is referred to as "Registration Only."

Registration Only Requirements
In order to obtain a Florida license plate and be exempt from title requirements (Registration Only), you must bring the following to our office:

• Current out-of-state registration for the specific vehicle
• Proof of current Florida insurance for the specific vehicle
• At least one registered owner or person appointed power of attorney must be present with their state-issued driver license or ID card (with photo). If completing the transaction by power of attorney, a legible photocopy of the registered owner(s) and the person appointed power of attorney’s driver license or ID card must be submitted.
• Vehicle must be present to complete a VIN and odometer verification (a courtesy done by our office, weather permitting)
• One of the following to prove the title for the specific vehicle is in the possession of the bank, financial institution or lease company:
• Payment book
• Lease agreement
• Lienholder’s retail contract
• Out-of-state registration with lienholder/lease information