Help Center Appointments

Military Benefits

Services

Veteran Designation

Veteran Designation

Honorably discharged veterans may have a Veteran's Designation added to the front of their Florida Driver License or ID card.

100% Disabled Veteran Fee Exemption

100% Disabled Veteran Fee Exemption

If you are a 100% Disabled Veteran, you may be exempt from certain driver license, ID, and/or motor vehicle fees.

Renewal While Deployed or on Active Duty

Renewal While Deployed or on Active Duty

If you are on active military duty out of state or out of the country and need to process a driver license or ID card transaction, you may be able to complete your transaction without visiting an office.

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Skills Test Waiver

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Skills Test Waiver

Military members with recent experience driving large trucks in the military may be eligible to obtain a Florida commercial driver license without taking the skills exams normally required.

Initial Registration Fee Exemption

Initial Registration Fee Exemption

Military members may be eligible to save $225 when registering their vehicle for the first time in Florida.

Specialty License Plates

Specialty License Plates

Based on eligibility, military members may qualify for a specialty military plate in Florida.

Tax-Free License Plate

Tax-Free License Plate

One tax-free license plate can be issued to a disabled veteran with a 100% service-connected disability.

Sales Tax Exemption

Sales Tax Exemption

Active-duty military members stationed outside of Florida who purchase a vehicle or boat may be eligible for a sales tax exemption.

Late Fee Exemption

Late Fee Exemption

If your mobile home or motor vehicle registration expires while you're serving on active duty 35 miles or more from your home of record, no late fee is charged.

Insurance Exemption

Insurance Exemption

Active-duty military members and their dependent spouse stationed in another state who claim Florida as their state of residency may be exempt from carrying Florida insurance.

Property Tax Discounts

Property Tax Discounts

If you're a current or prior military member and own a home in Manatee County, you might qualify for property tax discounts.

Military Gold Sportsman's License

Military Gold Sportsman's License

Active-duty or retired military service members may be eligible to receive a Military Gold Sportsman's License.

Disabled Resident License

Disabled Resident License

If you are 100% totally and permanently disabled, you may be entitled to a free Florida hunting/fishing license. You must apply and submit the required documents online. For more information and to apply online today, visit the state's online hunting and fishing service (GoOutdoorsFlorida.com). Once approved, print your free hunting and fishing license online.

Under F.S. 668.6076, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The accuracy of the information provided on this website is not guaranteed for legal purposes. All online payment transactions are final and cannot be reversed, cancelled, post-dated, or refunded. ©2024 Manatee County Tax Collector's office. All rights reserved.
Florida Tax Collectors Association

Delivering State Services at the Local Level

Proud member of the FTCA. Visit the site to learn more about the role of your locally elected tax collector in communities throughout the state.

Our Partners for Providing State Services at the Local Level