RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2026
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — All Polk County Tax Collector locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will resume on Thursday, November 12.
Customers in need of immediate tag or title services on Veterans Day may visit Tax Collector tag agency partners Express Auto Tags of North Lakeland, First Lakeland Tag Agency, Express Auto Tags of Winter Haven, or Express Auto Tags of Lake Wales. These locations will remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on November 11.
“I want to express my sincere thanks to those who have served our country. It is our pleasure to honor their sacrifice,” Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder says.
Veterans may take advantage of various benefits offered through the Tax Collector’s Office year-round, including:
- Military specialty license plates
- ‘V’ Designation on driver licenses and I.D. cards
- Discounts or exemptions for service-related disabled veterans
- Hunting & fishing license exemptions may apply
- Local business tax exemptions may apply
- Property tax exemptions are secured through the Property Appraiser’s Office at PolkPA.org
Veterans who visit a Tax Collector location in Polk County will receive a special flag lapel pin in appreciation for their service.
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