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SARASOTA RELOCATION
Residency
To
become an official Florida resident, file a declaration
of domicile through the Sarasota
County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2000 Main
St., Sarasota, (941) 362-4066..
A declaration of domicile is not an application
for a homestead exemption.
Download
declaration of domicile form.
Homestead Exemption and Taxes
Permanent
Florida residents don't have to pay taxes on
the first $25,000 of their home's appraised
value. To file for a homestead exemption, you
must establish residency by Dec. 31 prior to
the year you will claim exemption, then file
for exemption in January or February. Contact
the Sarasota County Property Appraiser at 2001
Adams Lane, (941) 951-5650.
The Sarasota County property tax millage rate
is among the lowest in the state.
Florida has no personal income tax!
Vehicle Registration/Driver's License
New Florida residents must register their vehicles
within 10 days of gaining employment, enrolling
children in public school or establishing residency.
Register at the Sarasota Tax Collector’s
office, 101 S. Washington Boulevard, (941)
362-9898. Be prepared to show your current
driver's license, proof of Florida auto insurance,
prior registration certificate and ownership
title. The fee is based on the weight of the
vehicle. Your automobile registration expires
at midnight on your birthday.
New Florida residents
also must apply for a Florida driver's license
within 30 days (but
after they register their vehicle). The Florida
Department of Motor Vehicles is located at 601
S. Pompano Ave. For an appointment, call (941)
361-6222. Bring proof of your Florida vehicle
registration, your out-of-state driver's license
and your Social Security card. If your out-of-state
license is valid, you only need to take a vision
test. If your license is invalid, or if you are
a first-time driver, a written exam and driver's
test are required.
You must provide the vehicle for the driver’s
test. Download
a copy of the Florida Driver Handbook.
Voter Registration
You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S.
citizen, a county resident and you will be
at least 18 years old by the next election.
You can register at the Sarasota County Supervisor
of Elections Office at 101 S. Washington St.,
(941) 951-5307, or you can register
online. You must submit your valid Florida
driver's license number or Florida identification
card
number. If you do not have either of these,
you must provide the last four digits of your
Social Security number. Your voter registration
card will be mailed to you.
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