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Flagler County Tax Collector: Service Updates and Important Notices

Original title: Home - Flagler County Tax Collector

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What this does

Residents must be aware that starting February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license exams will be administered in English only, and should remain vigilant against fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the FLHSMV.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Flagler County Residents

Residents are subject to new language requirements for driver license exams and must adhere to updated office lobby hours.

Property Owners

Property owners must coordinate with the Property Appraiser's office for tax assessment disputes and address changes.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • Beginning February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license exams will be administered in English only.
  • The Tax Collector's office may close lobbies at 4 p.m. due to capacity constraints.
  • Vehicle registrations for passenger cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and boats expire at midnight on the owner's birthday.
  • Vehicle registrations can be renewed up to 90 days before the expiration date.
  • The first installment of property taxes can be paid in July, though this payment does not include a discount.
  • The FLHSMV does not request fee payments via text message; residents are warned not to click links in suspicious texts.
  • Property tax assessed values and exemptions are determined by the Property Appraiser's office, not the Tax Collector.
  • Changes to the tax roll made after the July cut-off date are not reflected until the following tax year.
  • Under F.S. 668.6076, email addresses sent to the office are considered public records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my property taxes increase?
Increases are typically caused by a rise in the assessed value of the property or the loss of an exemption, both of which are managed by the Property Appraiser's office.
How do I change the mailing address on my tax bill?
You can complete the change of address form on the back of your tax bill envelope or visit the Property Appraiser's website.
What should I do if I sold my property?
Notify the Tax Collector's office so that future tax bills can be mailed to the new owner.

Why It Matters

Residents must be aware that starting February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license exams will be administered in English only, and should remain vigilant against fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the FLHSMV.

Summary

This is the official informational portal for the Flagler County Tax Collector's office, providing updates on service changes, scam warnings, and general tax and registration information. Key updates include a new statewide policy for driver license exams and guidance on property tax and vehicle registration deadlines.

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Driver License Exam Language Change

Statewide policy shift to English-only driver license exams effective February 6, 2026.

Connected Entities

personShelly EdmonsonFlagler County Tax CollectorMap →
organizationFLHSMVFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesMap →
organizationFlagler County Property AppraiserResponsible for property values and exemptionsMap →
organizationFlagler County Tax Collector's OfficeLocal government agency managing taxes and motorist servicesMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.flaglertax.com

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  • Controversy20
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