The Citrus County Tax Collector, which handles DMV services in the county, can be reached at (352) 341-6500.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home That office processes driver licenses, vehicle titles, registrations, and other motor vehicle transactions on behalf of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.2Florida Senate. Florida Code 320.03 – Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan A quick call before you drive over can confirm whether your transaction needs an appointment, what documents to bring, and which of the two offices has the shorter line.
Where the Offices Are and When They’re Open
Citrus County has two Tax Collector offices:3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration
- Inverness Courthouse Annex, 210 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
- Crystal River Branch, 1540 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429
Both are open Monday through Friday. Driver license and motor vehicle services run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Road tests end at 3:30 p.m., and knowledge tests (written or computer-based) close at 3:00 p.m.4Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Citrus County Both locations close for state holidays, and hours can shift around holiday weeks. If you’re planning a visit near a holiday, call (352) 341-6500 first to confirm.
What You Can Do Without Coming In
Not every transaction requires a counter visit. Vehicle registration renewals can be completed online through the Tax Collector’s website, and that’s usually the fastest option if your registration is current or recently expired and you don’t need new plates.3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration Duplicate registration copies can be picked up in person at either office.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home
Driver license transactions that involve a new photo or identity verification — original licenses, REAL ID upgrades, and renewals with a photo update — still require an office visit. Title transfers and initial vehicle registrations do too.
Getting in Line or Scheduling Ahead
The Tax Collector runs an online queuing system that lets you either schedule a future appointment or join the line remotely on the day you plan to visit.5Citrus County Tax Collector. Citrus County Tax Collector Online Ticketing System The “Get in Line, Online” option is useful if you’d rather watch your place in the queue from your phone than sit in the lobby.
Road tests must be booked as appointments; they aren’t handled as walk-ins.1Citrus County Tax Collector. Home Concealed weapons license services also have appointment availability. For most other transactions, the online queue works well enough that a formal appointment isn’t necessary. To schedule by phone, call (352) 341-6500 during business hours.
Documents to Bring for a Driver License or REAL ID
For your first in-office Florida driver license or ID card, state rules require original documents proving three things: your identity, your Social Security number, and your residential address.6Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring Photocopies won’t be accepted. Bring originals or certified copies.
For identity, a certified U.S. birth certificate or a valid U.S. passport is the usual primary document. Your Social Security number can be shown with your Social Security card, a W-2 with the full number, or a pay stub that includes it. Two separate items are needed for residential address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement showing your name and current Florida address.
Accepted document combinations vary slightly by citizenship status, and the FLHSMV website breaks them out separately for U.S. citizens, immigrants, non-immigrants, and Canadian citizens.6Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. What to Bring Check the list for your situation before you leave home. Missing a single document means a second trip.
REAL ID Is Now Required for Flights
REAL ID enforcement for domestic air travel and access to secure federal facilities began on May 7, 2025.7Transportation Security Administration. REAL ID If your Florida license or ID card doesn’t show a gold star in the upper-right corner, it isn’t REAL ID-compliant, and TSA will not accept it as your only identification at airport security. The upgrade is done at the Tax Collector’s office with the identity, Social Security, and residency documents listed above.
New to Florida? Register Your Vehicle Within 10 Days
If you’ve moved a vehicle into Florida from another state, state law requires you to register it within 10 days of becoming employed in Florida, enrolling a child in public school, or establishing residency, whichever comes first.8Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Motor Vehicle Registrations That window is tighter than most new residents expect.
To title and register the vehicle, complete Form HSMV 82040, the Application for Certificate of Title, and bring it to the Tax Collector.9Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title Bring the original out-of-state title (not a copy); you’ll surrender it at the counter. You’ll also need Florida insurance meeting the state minimums of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability, and proof of that coverage at the counter.10Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida Insurance Requirements
Annual registration fees are set by statute and depend on vehicle weight. For standard cars and trucks, the base fee runs from $27.10 to $46.10, and commercial and for-hire vehicles follow a different schedule.3Citrus County Tax Collector. Renew Vehicle Registration Call (352) 341-6500 for an exact quote for your vehicle.
Common Fees
Frequent driver license and ID fees at the Citrus County Tax Collector include:11Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Fees
- Original or renewal Class E driver license: $48.00
- ID card (original, renewal, or replacement): $25.00
- Tax Collector service fee: $6.25, added to most transactions processed at the county office
The $6.25 service fee is waived for veterans who show proof of honorable discharge, such as a DD-214, a VA-issued veteran health identification card, or a veteran identification card issued under the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015.12Florida Senate. Florida Statutes 322 – Driver Licenses The waiver applies every visit, not just the first, so keep your discharge documentation with you.