Vehicle Title & Registration Flashcards

In Florida, when purchasing a used vehicle from a private seller, within how many days must the title be transferred to the new owner?

Answer: 30 days

The new owner of a used vehicle purchased from a private seller must transfer the title within 30 days of purchase.

What is the penalty for operating a motor vehicle in Florida with an expired registration?

Answer: Civil traffic infraction

Driving with an expired registration in Florida is a civil traffic infraction subject to a fine.

Florida's 'Fast Title' service allows a title to be issued the same day. Which office provides this service?

Answer: Tax collector's office

Florida's Fast Title same-day service is available at participating county tax collector's offices.

When transferring a Florida vehicle title, the odometer disclosure statement is required for vehicles that are less than how many years old?

Answer: 10 years

Federal law requires an odometer disclosure for vehicles less than 10 years old when transferring title.

A Florida 'salvage title' is issued when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss with damage exceeding what percentage of its value?

Answer: 80%

In Florida, a salvage title is issued when a vehicle's damage equals or exceeds 80% of its fair market value.

Which document must a Florida dealer provide to a vehicle buyer within 30 days of the sale?

Answer: Certificate of title

Florida dealers are required to deliver the certificate of title to the buyer within 30 days of the vehicle sale.

In Florida, the license plate number is assigned to the OWNER, not the vehicle. What does this mean practically?

Answer: Plates move with the owner when they buy a new vehicle

Because Florida plates are owner-assigned, they transfer with the owner to a newly purchased vehicle rather than staying with the sold vehicle.