Locations
Lake County
Service Centers in Lake County
Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Centers
For current motorist services fees please see the fee schedule.
***Due to COVID-19, beginning Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, April 19 all of our FLHSMV offices will be closed to the public. We will continue to provide services online at GoRenew.com, by telephone and email. For information on tax collectors or license plate agents, please visit their respective websites.*** | ||
| Driver License (DL) Services Only Driver licenses, ID cards, reinstatements, written and skills exams. | Dual Service Centers Driver License (DL) & Motor Vehicle (MV) services at one location. | Motor Vehicle (MV) Services Only Vehicles, trailers, vessels, mobile homes, specialty tags and disability parking permits. |
Appointments: We recommend to make an appointment prior to your office visit. If there is not appointment link/information, service are provided at that location on walk in basis only.
| City | Street Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL & MV | Clermont | 1505 Hooks St. Clermont, FL 34711 Map to location | 352-343-9602 | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm | Visit www.laketax.com for services provided and appointment requirements. CDL HazMat | DL & MV |
| Leesburg | 1720 N. Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748 Map to location | 352-343-9602 | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm | Visit www.laketax.com for services provided and appointment requirements. | ||
| Tavares | 1800 David Walker Drive Tavares, FL 32778 Map to location | 352-343-9602 | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm | Visit www.laketax.com for services provided and appointment requirements. | ||
All Lake offices are county tax collector-sponsored service centers. A tax collector service fee is added to motorist services fees. Visit the tax collector website for methods of payment accepted. | ||||||
Bureau of Administrative Reviews
Under Suspension – Need Driver License for Work/Hardship License
| City | Address | Contact Information | Hours | Hearing Request Forms | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 4101 Clarcona-Ocoee Road Suite #152 Orlando, FL 32810 Map to location | OrlandoBAR@flhsmv.gov 407-445-5581 | Mon - Fri 8:00am-5:00pm | Hardship License Formal Review - DUI Waiver of Formal Review - 1st DUI only | If you need to request a formal hearing or apply for a hardship license, this can be done without visiting a Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) office. Please complete the correct form on the left and submit via email. |
Florida Highway Patrol Stations
For reporting crashes, crash reports
Note: For emergencies, dial 911 or *FHP (*347) from your cell phone
| FHP Stations | Regional Communications Centers | Request a Crash Report | Troop Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Addresses & Phone Numbers | Troops, Counties Covered and Center Commander | Address and Phone Numbers to Order Crash Reports | Troop Headquarters, Boundaries and more... |
Clerk of the Court Office
Paying a Traffic Citation or Court information
Website
| City | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares | 550 W. Main St. Tavares, FL 32778 Map to location | 352-742-4133 | Mon - Fri 8:30am-5:00pm |
Motorist Services Regional Offices
Bureau of Dealer Services
Dealer licenses, complaints and investigations of dealers
Rebuilt inspections
| City | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 318 Southeast 25th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Map to Location | 352-512-6782 | Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm |
Other Services
New Florida Residents
- Obtain your Florida driver license
- Then obtain automobile insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida
- Finally, title and register your vehicle and obtain license plate
See Motor Vehicle Service Centers above for the following information:
- Registration, tag and title
- Boats, vessels and trailers
- Disabled parking permits
- Transferring a motor vehicle or boat/vessel title
- Specialty tags
See Driver License Service Centers above for the following information:
- Florida driver licenses/ID cards
- Commercial driver licenses
Motorcycle Rider Training
- 850-617-2528
- Click here for more information
Mobile Home & RV Construction
- Manufacturing: 850-617-2808
- Set up & inspection: 850-617-3004
Driver Improvement Schools
Motor Vehicle Dealers
- For more information on dealer licenses, complaints, investigation of dealers or rebuilt inspections, see a Motorist Services Regional Office above.
Address Change
- To change an address on a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
- To change an address on a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
Name Change
- To change a name on a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above.
- To change a name on a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above.
Renewals or Replacements (Lost or Stolen Items)
- For more information on renewals or replacements for a registration, tag, title or boat/vessel/trailer, see a Motor Vehicle Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
- For more information on renewals or replacements for a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit www.gorenew.com.
Commercial Motor Vehicles & Drivers
- IFTA decals/IRP tags 850-617-3711
- Fuel Tax Auditors
Refunds
- For Driver License related refunds, please use form 73644 and mail with any applicable supporting documentation to the location listed within the form. You may also send an email to DLRefunds@flhsmv.gov, attaching the form and all applicable supporting documentation.
- For Vehicle/Mobile Home/Vessels related refunds, please use form 83363 and mail with any applicable supporting documentation to the location listed within the form. You may also send an email to MVRefunds@flhsmv.gov, attaching the form and all applicable supporting documentation.
Customer Service Center
- 850-617-2000
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
- Automated services available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Terry L. Rhodes, Executive Director