Tax Collector's Office
for Polk County

UPDATE: BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO LEARNER'S LICENSES IN FLORIDA. After July 31, A New State Law Will Increase Requirements! Kids seeking a learner's license, and their parents, are affected. Find more details and answers to FAQ through the State's site here.

• Effective August 1st, 2025, for a learner’s license to be issued, the person will need to complete a Driver Education Course, in addition to the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Course, and the General Knowledge Exam.
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• Note: Those who are 14-17 years old and have completed the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Course (TLSAE) prior to August 1st, 2025, will be exempt from completing the Driver Education Course.
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• Background: State Lawmakers enacted new requirements to obtain a Florida learner’s license, which became law with the Governor's signature on May 30, 2025. Learn more here.

Scam Warning! DO NOT click a link to pay an alleged toll or traffic ticket fine via text message. There is a new text scam circulating, through which the sender implores the recipient to pay an outstanding fine via a link through text. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will never send a link in an unsolicited text message to try to get the recipient to make an immediate payment and send personal information. Don't click it! Read more here.

We hate to have you wait. Don't stand IN line. Renew ONLINE! Tax Collector Service Center lobbies are crowded. We are experiencing a great increase in customer traffic per day. Try renewing ONLINE! 

• Driver License or ID renewals CLICK HERE
• Vehicle Registration renewals CLICK HERE

Express Auto Tags of Winter Haven and First Lakeland Tag Agency offer extended hours for customer convenience! These locations for fast registration & title services operate Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon! Learn 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.

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..