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Read. Follow. Verify.Sumter County Specialty License Plate Ordering Guide
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines the rules and pricing for purchasing specialty license plates through the Sumter County Tax Collector. It provides specific eligibility requirements regarding vehicle registration expiration dates and instructions for online ordering.
Residents must have a vehicle registration expiring within the next 12 months to order a , and those with registrations expiring in under three months are advised to renew their registration before purchasing a plate to avoid cancellation.
Who It Affects
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Sumter County vehicle owners
Residents must follow specific timing requirements regarding their registration expiration dates to successfully purchase specialty plates.
Key Facts
- Specialty plates are only available if the vehicle registration expires within the next 12 months.
- Orders for specialty plates will be cancelled if the current registration expires in 13 months or more.
- Purchasing a specialty plate does not extend the existing vehicle registration period.
- If registration expires in the next three months, residents should renew the registration before ordering a specialty plate.
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- Most specialty plates are priced at $72.60.
- Select plates, such as Everglades River of Grass and Protect Wild Dolphins, are priced at $67.60.
- Select plates, such as Fish Florida, are priced at $69.60.
- Select plates, such as Helping Sea Turtles Survive, are priced at $70.60.
- Select plates, such as Indian River Lagoon, State Wildflower, Tampa Bay Estuary, and various military branches, are priced at $62.60.
- The America's 250th Anniversary plate is priced at $42.60.
- Only vehicles registered in Sumter County can be renewed through this specific portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a specialty plate if my registration expires in 14 months?
Does buying a specialty plate renew my registration?
What should I do if my registration expires in two months?
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Registration Timing Constraint
The county enforces a strict 12-month window for specialty plate eligibility to prevent administrative conflicts with registration renewals.
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