Tax Collector's Office
for Polk County

Attention, homeowners! If a Florida homeowner experiences Catastrophic Event Property Damage to the extent the property was uninhabitable for at least 30 days, the homeowner may be eligible for a refund. However, they are still required by law to pay these 2024 taxes due, as assessed on January 1, 2024. For details and the Application for Catastrophic Event Tax Refund, visit the Property Appraiser's website at www.PolkPA.org. 

NOW OPEN! The Tax Collector is proud to partner with Express Auto Tags of Winter Haven, which offers extended hours for customer convenience. This new location for fast registration & title services replaces the former American Legion Tag Agency. Learn more here.

Don't wait in a crowded lobby for DRIVER LICENSE/ID CARD renewal services! If possible, try using the 'MyDMV Portal' online, at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov. Tax Collector service center staff are preparing for a significant surge in driver license and ID renewal demand. Click here for details.

NEW digits will be added to all Driver Licenses and ID Cards issued and renewed on and after July 31, as required by state law. You can learn more and read the news release from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles here.

There are now more options for road tests! The Office of the Tax Collector for Polk County (TCPC) is partnering with the Orange Osceola Safety Institute (OOSI) in Lakeland, which has appointments for road tests available now! Learn more here.

First Lakeland Tag Agency has extended service hours: Conduct your vehicle title, registration, and decal transactions at First Lakeland Tag Agency Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Appointments required for the following services: The Tax Collector's Office requires appointments for all driver license services (written and road tests, license and ID card issuances) and concealed weapon license services. To make an appointment, click on the "MAKE APPOINTMENT" button above.

Homeowners Warned About ‘PACE’ Loan Offers: The Tax Collector urges homeowners to beware and cautious when approached with ‘PACE’ agreements to pay for energy-efficient and storm-hardening features on their property tax bills! Click here for more info...