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*Note: The following information is provided by Phil & Judy
Kelley, Lake County Florida Realtors. For more information or
questions, please contact the agency directly.
Florida Vehicle Registration
Florida license plates should be obtained within 30 days of
establishing residency, starting employment, or enrolling kids
in school. Proof of ownership and minimum liability insurance
of $10,000 is mandated. The Tag Office will need to check the
vehicle ID number, be sure to bring your vehicle with you.
Vehicle & Boat Registration and Tax Collector's Offices
All phone numbers 352 742-6501
Eustis Branch:
2816 S. Bat Street. Eustis
Golden Triangle Branch
15733 Dora Avenue, Tavares
Lady Lake Branch
918 Avenida Central St, Lady Lake
Leesburg Branch
1340 Citizens Blvd., Leesburg
South Lake Branch
194 N. Hwy 27, Clermont
Tavares Branch
346 Burleigh Blvd., Tavares
Occupational Licenses
352 343-9622
317 W. Main Street, Tavares
Driver's Licenses
You must obtain a driver's license within 30 days of becoming
a resident. If you already have a license from another State
you will only be required to take a vision test. Fees are $20
and good for 6 years.
Division of Driver's Licenses:
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Leesburg: 352 360-6508
2219 N. Citrus Blvd.
-Tavares: 352 742-6165
28129 CR 561
Property Taxes
Property taxes are based on mills, (a mill is $1 per $100 of
assessed property value). Each municipality has its own
millage rate, as do the counties, who take care of
collections. The taxes are due November 1st of each year, with
taxpayers getting a 4% discount for early payment.
Homestead Exemption - Residents of Florida are exempt from
paying taxes on the first $50,000 of the assessed value of
their property, provided they file for the exemption between
Jan. 1st and Mar. 1st. Contact the Tax Collectors Office for
the county in which you reside. Filing need be done only once
so long as you continue to live on the property.
Property Tax Office:
Lake County Courthouse 352 343-9622
317 W. Main Street, Tavares
Branch Offices:
- 15733 Dora Ave. Tavares
- 1340 Citizens Blvd, Leesburg
- 194 N. US Highway 27, Clermont
- 918 Avenida Central, Lady Lake
Lake County Community Services
315 W. Main Street, Tavares
352 742-6501
This department is responsible for overseeing the quality of
life for Lake residents through programs such as Elder
Affairs, Affordable Housing, Citizens Commission for Children,
Soil and Water Conservation District, Community Development
Block Grant, Veterans Services and the Horticulture Learning
Center. The latter offers residents a hands-on opportunity to
learn about the peculiarities of Florida landscapes and plants
through their Discovery Gardens demonstration area. It is free
to the public.
Elder Affairs
Helpline: 352 326-5304
Elections Supervisor: 352 343-9734
315 W. Main Street, Tavares
Natural Gas Companies
- Amerigas: 352 383-3232
- TECO Peoples Gas: 1 877 832-6747
Electric Companies
- Progress Energy: 1 800 700-8744
- Sumter Electric Cooperative: 1 866 605-6583
Eustis: 352 357-5600
Groveland: 352 429-2195
Cable Firms
- Comcast: 352 787-7875
- Florida Cable: 352 759-2788
- Galaxy Cable: 352 624-1738
- Bright House: 352 241-4630
Water, Sewer & Refuse
Contact the appropriate city hall for information.
Supervisor of Elections
3 Offices in Tavares, Groveland and Mount Dora
352 343-9734
Lake County Clerk of Courts
550 W. Main Street, Tavares
352 742-4100
Newspapers
Daily Commercial: 352 365-8200
Eustis Lake Regional News: 352 357-3199
Lake News: 352 787-6277
The Lake Sentinel: 1 800 359-5353
South Lake Press: 352 394-2183
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