RELEASE DATE: September 29, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLHSMV) – Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license and identification card featuring elements of Florida’s history. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the rollout of Florida’s …
More Convenience, More Choice: NEW Lake Wales Tag/Title Service Option is Open!
RELEASE DATE: September 8, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Renewing a vehicle registration, transferring a title, or obtaining a parking placard just became more convenient for Polk County residents. Express Auto Tags of Lake Wales is now open, giving customers another option for motor vehicle services through the Polk County …
September is the Deadline for Business Tax (BTR) Payments in Polk County
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 POLK COUNTY BUSINESSES REMINDED TO RENEW TAX RECEIPTS IN SEPTEMBER POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The deadline for Polk County business owners is approaching; businesses must renew their annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) by September 30 to avoid late fees. The BTR is a required tax …
Polk County Tax Collector Locations Will Be Closed On Labor Day
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 31, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County (TCPC) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. This includes all service center locations (Bartow, Davenport, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland), and the Call Center. The Tax Collector’s …
Tax Collector Marks Milestone Moment in Funding for Elementary Art Programs
RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2026 POLK COUNTY’S KIDS TAG ART PROGRAM CELEBRATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD CHECK PRESENTATION BARTOW, Fla. – Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder marked a milestone for the Kids Tag Art (KTA) program, as more than $3 million has been raised for Fine Arts classrooms statewide since …
Polk County Tax Collector Locations Will Be CLOSED on July 3, 2026
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County (TCPC) will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes all service center locations (Bartow, Davenport, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland), and the Call Center. The …
Polk Tax Collector Issues Statement On State’s Failing Computer System
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder, frustrated with the State’s failing ‘Orion’ system for DMV services, issued a statement on Wednesday. The Tax Collector’s staff has faced numerous issues when trying to conduct Driver License and other DMV services for …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed On Memorial Day
RELEASE DATE: May 18, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder announces his office locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. This includes all service center locations (Bartow, Davenport, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland) and the …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed On Good Friday
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 26, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Office of the Tax Collector for Polk County’s (TCPC) five service center locations (Bartow, Davenport, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland) and Call Center will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Regular business hours will …
From Plate to Palette, Support Art Classrooms With Kids Tag Art
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 6, 2026 POLK COUNTY, Fla. –Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder is thrilled to announce this year’s Kids Tag Art (KTA) vanity license plates are now on sale at www.KidsTagArt.com. KTA has been championing young artists and fueling creativity through the sales of these plates for two decades. …