June 2022, Vol. 16, Issue 6
Dear Friends:
Each month in Tax Talk, I provide you with updates and information about my office and our community. My goal is to inform, educate and help you navigate the many services provided by my office. To ensure that I am delivering valuable content to you, I need your feedback. I would appreciate it if you would answer a few survey questions related to Tax Talk so that my staff and I can understand better what we can do to continue to make this publication a valuable resource for you.
Click on the survey link at the top of the page to provide your feedback. The survey deadline is June 30, 2022. At the conclusion of the survey, we will randomly select three submissions to receive a prize pack featuring tax collector branded items. Be sure to include your email address in the survey form so we can contact you to award you the prize pack, if your entry is randomly selected.
Thank you in advance for participating in this survey and for taking time to review Tax Talk each month.
Sincerely,
Anne M. Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION IN MINUTES
Just over a year ago, I introduced the MV-Express self-service kiosks in Publix Super Markets throughout Palm Beach County. The self-serve, ATM-style machines allow our clients to renew their motor vehicle registration and print their decal on the spot in just a few minutes. Thousands of our county residents have used these kiosks and I have been so pleased to hear how accessible and convenient these kiosks are. I invite you to try the kiosk next time your motor vehicle registration is due for renewal – it’s the fastest option we offer! Visit www.pbctax.com/kiosks to access complete details and to find the location nearest you as we will soon be offering new locations in Palm Beach County.
“I decided to try the kiosk at Publix at 9:30 p.m., before closing. So glad I did! This was the fastest, most user-friendly service ever! It took approximately two minutes for each vehicle! I was in and out in no time!” – real client review of MV- Express Kiosk located at 1700 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs.
PREPARE NOW FOR HURRICANE SEASON
As we enter Hurricane Season, your best defense is to plan ahead and prepare early. To help you with your advance planning, we offer a Hurricane Guide so you can Plan…Prepare…Protect. Our comprehensive guide includes supply lists for your family disaster supplies kit so you can stock up before storms become a threat to our area, important telephone numbers and a section for your important information. We also breakdown the terminology you’ll hear to describe the storms, so you’ll understand the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning. While there is no reasoning with hurricane season, there are steps you can take to prepare! You can download a copy of the guide at www.pbctax.com/hurricane-guide or if you need additional copies for your community or friends and family, just submit a request form at www.pbctax.com/hurricane-guide-request You can also find them at locations throughout Palm Beach County including your local library and city halls.
As we enter Hurricane Season, your best defense is to plan ahead and prepare early. To help you with your advance planning, we offer a Hurricane Guide so you can Plan…Prepare…Protect. Our comprehensive guide includes supply lists for your family disaster supplies kit so you can stock up before storms become a threat to our area, important telephone numbers and a section for your important information. We also breakdown the terminology you’ll hear to describe the storms, so you’ll understand the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning. While there is no reasoning with hurricane season, there are steps you can take to prepare! You can download a copy of the guide at www.pbctax.com/hurricane-guide or if you need additional copies for your community or friends and family, just submit a request form at www.pbctax.com/hurricane-guide-request You can also find them at locations throughout Palm Beach County including your local library and city halls.
ASK ANNE: Surrendering Your Florida License Plate
When do I need to surrender my license plate?
You will need to surrender your Florida license plate if you are moving out-of-state, getting rid of your vehicle, or canceling the insurance on your vehicle. If you are canceling the insurance, surrender the license plate first.
Do I need to make an appointment to surrender my license plate?
No, you can surrender your Florida license plate by visiting any of our six service centers. When you arrive, inform the check-in receptionist that you are there to surrender your plate. The receptionist will provide you with a form to complete and they will take your plate. For a list of directions to our service centers, visit www.pbctax.com/locations
Can I surrender my plate by mail?
Yes, you can mail your Florida license plate to: Tax Collector, PBC, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715, along with a completed Surrendering a License Plate form, which is available on our website, www.pbctax.com/plate-form.
What happens if I don’t surrender my license plate?
Failure to surrender the license plate may result in civil liability, fines, and suspension of driving privileges.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
| June 1 | Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Due Hurricane Season Begins |
| June 20 | Juneteenth Holiday Observed – Tax Collector Offices Closed |
| June 30 | Installment Payment Plan – First Payment due (to receive discount) |
