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Moving to Florida
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | None on wages |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.98% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.91% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No. No annual vehicle personal-property tax |
| Median home value | $378,667 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $75.25 |
| Registration (base) | $225.00 |
| Car inspection | No statewide inspection |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 175 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 3 |
| Population | 23,659,198 |
| Population density | 441.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 51.9% White (non-Hispanic) 27.1% Hispanic 16.8% Black 3.0% Asian |
| Violent crime | 267.1 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Florida
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 0.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Florida
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Florida
- Get a FL driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Florida.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: No statewide inspection.
- Make sure car insurance meets PIP $10,000 + PD $10,000.
- Register to vote. Florida elections site.
- Nurse license: Florida is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car30days
Register to vote29days before an election (typical)
Moving from Florida
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Moving to Florida
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