Overview
This page provides information to help you prepare for your visit and find an office or self-service kiosk. You can find location addresses and other details, such as where to go for certain services. To help ensure you successfully complete your transaction, please also see our payment options page and hours and holidays page.
To mail documents to our office, see our mailing address page.
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Before you visit our office
All of our in-person services are by appointment only and are available to Manatee County residents only. Before you visit our office, you must schedule an appointment through our online appointment system
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In addition to our hours and holiday schedule page, the following information will help you plan your visit:
- Many driver license and motor vehicle transactions are available online 24 hours a day. To see if you're eligible to complete your transaction online, visit our online services page.
- You can renew and print vehicle registration renewals instantly by using a kiosk. For locations and payment options, see our self-service kiosk information. New locations – kiosks are now available at four Publix stores in Manatee County.
- Available services vary by location. For information, see the list of services by location.
- If you are transferring an out-of-state title to Florida, before coming to our office you must print the Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification form and have a Florida notary, licensed dealer, or law enforcement officer complete the form.
If you plan to visit the First Manatee South County Tag Agency instead of a Manatee County Tax Collector office, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency publication. This is a privately owned agency with different hours, policies, payment options, and services than those of our office.
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Locations
See below for the address and detailed map of each location.
1 – Driver License office
904 301 Blvd W
Bradenton FL 34205
Landmarks: At the intersection of 301 Boulevard West and Ninth Street West, across from our DeSoto location.
Serves Manatee County residents only.
Does not accept mail.
See list of services available at Driver License location.
2 – DeSoto
819 301 Blvd W
Bradenton FL 34205
Landmarks: North of the DeSoto Square Mall, at the intersection of 301 Boulevard West and Ninth Street West.
Serves Manatee County residents only.
Accepts overnight mail.
See list of services available at DeSoto location (includes self-service vehicle renewal kiosk).
3 – North River
This branch will permanently close on Monday, September 9th and relocate to the new East Manatee Branch.
4333 US 301 N
Ellenton FL 34222
Landmarks: Next to the Shake Station and across the street from Tidevue Estates mobile home park.
Serves Manatee County residents only.
Does not accept mail.
See list of services available at North River location.
4 – Lakewood Ranch
This branch will permanently close on Monday, September 16th and relocate to the new East Manatee Branch.
6007 111th St E
Bradenton FL 34211
Landmarks: North of the yellow building in the far west corner of the Publix parking lot on State Road 70, approximately 1.9 miles east of I-75.
Serves Manatee County residents only.
Does not accept mail.
See list of services available at Lakewood Ranch location (includes self-service vehicle renewal kiosk).
5 – First Manatee South County Tag Agency
5756 14th St W
Bradenton FL 34207
Landmarks: In Southwood Shoppes near Winn Dixie and across the street from Red Lobster.
Serves Manatee County residents and non-Manatee County residents.
Does not accept mail.
See list of services available at First Manatee South County Tag Agency.
This privately owned agency offers extended and Saturday hours. Because this is not a Manatee County Tax Collector office, the payment options, services, and policies also differ from ours. For details, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency publication.
6 – East Manatee Branch
This office will open on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024.
10705 Technology Terrace
Bradenton FL 34211
Serves Manatee County residents only.
Does not accept mail.
See list of services available at East Manatee Branch location (includes self-service vehicle renewal kiosk).
Self-service kiosks
You can save time by renewing and printing your vehicle registration renewal instantly at a self-service kiosk.
Kiosks can process only vehicle registration renewals.
Kiosks at our offices
Self-service kiosks are available at our DeSoto, Lakewood Ranch and East Manatee Branch locations. You can pay by cash, credit card, or debit card.
Kiosks are inside the building. For business hours, see our hours and holidays page.
Kiosks at Publix grocery stores
Self-service kiosks are available at the Publix grocery stores below. You can pay by credit card or debit card – these kiosks do not accept cash.
- Lockwood Commons – 4240 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
- Beachway Plaza – 7310 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Parkwood Square – 9005 US Highway 301 North, Parrish, FL 34219
- Palmetto – 1101 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Kiosks are inside the building. For store hours, visit the Publix website.
Services by location
All services are not available at all locations. Use the list below to find out where you can process your transaction and visit our Help Center for information to help ensure your visit is successful.
| Location | Services available |
|---|---|
| DeSoto |
Dealer work Driver license (limited services only) Property tax payment Title and registration:
Vehicle registration renewal self-service kiosk – see our self-service kiosk information |
| Driver License office |
Concealed weapon license Driver license (full services) Hunting and fishing |
| First Manatee South County Tag Agency |
Dealer work Title and registration:
|
| Lakewood Ranch |
Limited Services Driver license Property tax payment Title and registration:
Vehicle registration renewal self-service kiosk – see our self-service kiosk information |
| North River |
Limited Services Driver license Property tax payment Title and registration:
|
| East Manatee Branch |
This office will open on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. Limited Services Driver license Property tax payment Title and registration:
Vehicle registration renewal self-service kiosk – see our self-service kiosk information Road Testing |
|
Publix stores (certain stores only – see our self-service kiosk information) |
Vehicle registration renewal self-service kiosk |
Summons and subpoenas
Ken Burton Jr., Manatee County Tax Collector
Field Services and Collections Department
1001 3rd Ave W Ste 240
Bradenton FL 34205
We accept delivery of summons and subpoenas during business hours at this location only. To see when we're open, visit our hours and holidays page.
