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Florida: notifying the DMV after you sell

Florida requires you to tell the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) when you sell your car. Filing protects you from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.

At a glance

  • Required? Yes, by law
  • Deadline: Within 30 days of the sale
  • Form: Notice of Sale (Form HSMV 82050)
  • Where to file: Your county tax collector's office (some counties let you file online)

How to file

  1. Fill out a Notice of Sale (Form HSMV 82050).
  2. List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
  3. Submit it to your county tax collector's office in person or by mail, or online if your county offers it. Keep a copy.

Your license plates

  • Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
  • Transfer them to another vehicle or return them to a tax collector's office.

Keep for your records

  • Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
  • A copy of the signed title
  • Your Bill of Sale

Official source

FLHSMV: Selling a vehicle in Florida

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the FLHSMV site for the latest requirements.