Lake County Tax Collector: Appointment and Office Information
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The Frame
Residents must schedule specific appointments for driver and hazardous materials testing at the Southridge location, and failure to attend results in the forfeiture of service fees.
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Lake County Residents
Residents must use the Southridge location for specific testing services and are subject to fee forfeiture policies.
Non-U.S. Citizens
Nonimmigrants must follow specific scheduling procedures for driving tests contingent on passing written exams.
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Key Facts
- Offices will be closed from July 3rd through July 6th for Independence Day.
- Appointments are mandatory for driving skills tests, written tests (Class E & CDL), and hazardous materials tests.
- Testing appointments are exclusively available to Lake County residents at the Southridge - Specialized Services location.
- Effective April 27, 2026, driving tests will be conducted at 4121 CR 561, Tavares, FL.
- Service fees are forfeited if an applicant fails to show up for a scheduled appointment.
- Repayment of fees is required to reschedule a missed appointment.
- Nonimmigrant driving tests are scheduled only after successful completion of the written test.
- Under Florida Statute 668.6076, email addresses provided to the office are considered public records.
- The office provides a public records custodian at 325 N. Barrow Ave, Tavares, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for a driving test?
What happens if I miss my appointment?
Is my email address private when I contact the Tax Collector?
Why It Matters
Residents must schedule specific appointments for driver and hazardous materials testing at the Southridge location, and failure to attend results in the forfeiture of service fees.
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Future Location Change
The office has pre-announced a specific location change for driving tests effective April 27, 2026.
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