Q: Can you clarify how to sell your vehicle to an individual (known as a casual sale)?
A: Florida Statutes, Section 319.22 provides for the transfer of certificates of title. You must have the title to transfer ownership of the vehicle. Once you have found a purchaser, the transfer of title section on the face of the Florida certificate of title must be completed in full. If your title is electronic, you have two options. The buyer and seller can agree to meet at the Tax Collector’s Office and complete the transfer of ownership. The seller can also have the title printed and then complete the transfer of title section on the face of the Florida certificate of title.
We recommend that the seller meet the buyer at the Tax Collector’s Office at the time of transfer. This ensures that transfer of ownership is completed. If you are unable to meet the buyer for the transfer of ownership, be sure and fill out a notice of sale. Form 82050 can be found on our website, www.sjctax.us, and brought into an office, mailed or emailed to our office. Note that ownership status is not changed until the buyer transfers the title into their name. The seller can still be held liable until this is complete.
Q: Do you have anything else to share?Â
A: Remember a 2 percent discount is applied to property tax payments in the month of January.
Q: What is the best way for our readers to contact you or your office?
A: A lot of questions can be answered by visiting our website, www.sjctax.us. I may be reached by calling (904) 209-2250 or emailing taxcollector@sjctax.us.
