Tax Collector's Office
for Polk County

Attention: The Polk County Tax Collector's Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. resume Thursday, November 12. Read more HERE.

PROPERTY TAX is DUE: The 2026 Property Tax Notice has been sent by mail to Polk property owners. Please alert the Tax Collector's Office if you have not received yours by November 12. Regardless of the passage of Amendment 3, payment of your 2026 Property Tax Notice is due; changes due to Amendment will take effect in 2027. READ more HERE. Click HERE to search & pay your bill.

NEW! Beginning September 30, 2026, Florida Driver License and ID cards issued at Tax Collector locations will have an updated design. Florida residents are NOT required to replace their existing driver's license or ID cards. All currently valid credentials remain valid until expiration date; the previous design will be phased out over time. READ the details from the State HERE.

NOW OPEN! NEW: Tag/Title partner Express Auto Tags of Lake Wales is NOW OPEN, for your convenience! This includes Saturday hours. READ MORE here.

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!