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Jesus Said:

Question about florida used motorcycle dealers.?

We Answered:

go with him/fl charges the tax and the dealer is paying it from purchase price

Norman Said:

Tag & Title Transfer in Florida?

We Answered:

When I went a few years back they charged me over $200, but the woman doing seemed to be charging me for a lot of unnecessary things but I couldn't really do anything about it. When my husband got his car from his sister (which was from out of state) it only cost him like $25.

Manuel Said:

how much would it cost me to transfer a title of a 49cc scooter in the state of florida.?

We Answered:

State legislators define a moped as a vehicle fitting all of the following criteria:

Pedals that allow you to propel the vehicle
A seat for the rider
Three or fewer wheels
Motor of two-brake horsepower or less
Maximum speed of 30 mph on level ground
Automatic power-drive system
Displacement of 50 cc or less (for those with an internal combustion engine)
Mopeds need to be registered at a county tax collector office. The registration fee is $19.10, and you must renew your registration every year. Thankfully, you don't have to pay the $100 initial registration fee.

You'll receive a motorcycle plate for your moped. If you're under 21 and the registration is in your name, your plate will have a distinctive design and color.

Moped drivers need to have at least a Class E driver's license, and be 16 or older to drive a moped on a public road. A motorcycle endorsement isn't required.

You will not be allowed to ride your moped on bike or foot paths. All passengers under 16 must wear a helmet.

Moped drivers aren't required to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance.

Be aware that moped drivers have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists. And, yes, moped drivers can receive traffic tickets, too.

Top Scooters
Depending on its makeup, a scooter could be classified as a motorcycle, moped, or even a bicycle/motorized scooter.

A motorized scooter is defined as a vehicle without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on three or fewer wheels, and a maximum speed of 30 miles mph on level ground. You are required to have at least a Class E driver's license and be 16 years old to ride a scooter.

You cannot register or title a motorized scooter, and you cannot drive a motorized scooter on sidewalks or public roads.

See where your scooter falls under these categories, and then follow the appropriate rules and procedures. If your vehicle meets the requirements for regular motorcycles, you'll need to title and register it accordingly. See our Motorcycle Registration section for full details.

For more information on scooters, check out our informative articles about these vehicles in our How-to Guides and Fun Stuff sections.

Clayton Said:

if you are 17 and have a drivers permit can you have a car title in your name and insurance on your car?

We Answered:

no

Typically, insurance rates will vary from State to State and can even vary by ZIPCODE.

The best thing to do is call a LOCAL independent agent. Don't go across town, or to some other city - look for someone CLOSE. Just look in the phone book for the PIA or Big I (Trusted Choice) logos and you will find a professional licensed agent that will be able to help you solve your insurance problems, and give you rate comparisons of several different companies.

An independent insurance agent will normally have a dozen different companies and if he cannot help you, he should be networked with other local agents that can.

Most of the replies on this site say "go to this on-line carrier or that on-line carrier or that 1-800 number" but I'm sure that when you do, you will find some impersonal computer user with a script to work from and you won't be able to talk with the same person every time you have a problem!

If you are only 17, you cannot sign an insurance application because you cannot sign a contract. Insurance IS a contract. When will you turn 18?

Florida just changed their insurance requirement effective 1/1/2008 and I am not up to speed on what the new change is. You need to call a local agent, and ask if they specialize in younger drivers. They ought to be able to help you!

Good luck, drive RESPONSIBLY and I hope this helps