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Category: Motor Vehicle  / Boat

What is an electronic title (or e-title)?

This answer has been viewed 8250 times and was last updated on 04/21/2023.

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For information regarding electronic titles, read our electronic title publication. It contains detailed information, such as:

  • What an electronic title (e-title) is
  • Why you should store your title electronically
  • When you would need to convert your e-title to a paper title
  • How to convert your e-title to a paper title
  • If any lienholders or individuals are exempt from being an electronic lien and title program (ELT) participant
  • How to find out if your lienholder has released your e-title

View our Electronic Title video for additional information.

Appointments are REQUIRED for all transactions. Appointments can only be scheduled through our online appointment system. We only serve Manatee County residents and businesses.

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 information, fee/service charges, hours of operation, holiday closures and to make an appointment (not required) visit: https://www.autotagagency.net/locations/florida/manatee-county/first-manatee-south-county-tag-agency-bradenton/. 


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