FLORIDA BASS PLATE

Q. What is the Florida Bass Plate for?

A. The Florida Bass Plate is a specialty license plate for your car, truck, trailer, or recreational vehicle, which provides a way to contribute to conservation of fish and wildlife in Florida, without raising taxes or user fees. $25 per plate goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for fish and wildlife conservation, involving projects such as habitat enhancement, wildlife law enforcement, stocking programs, environmental education and access enhancement.

Q. Is it available now?

A. Yes, the Florida Bass Plate should be available through your local tax collector's office now!

Q. How much does it cost per year?

A. The plate costs just $27 per year more than a regular issue Florida license plate when you renew your tag. $25 of that helps the resource, while $2 covers the DHSMV's administrative costs.

Q. What is my normal registration cost?

A. The base cost for registering a personal vehicle in Florida depends on vehicle or trailer weight (contact your tax collector's office for details).

Q. What does the initial plate cost if I have a valid plate now?

A. You may turn in your valid license plate for credit towards the bass plate and only pay a total of $43.60.

Q. Can I personalize my tag?

A. Yes, with up to 5 characters. You must check with your county license plate agency to reserve a unique set of characters. The extra fee is $12.00. Please note spaces count as characters, and due to having the bass on the left, you do not need to worry about the characters covering the image.

Q. Where can I get specific cost info?

A. Contact your local tax collector's office. They can give you details about ordering a plate and the specific cost for your situation.

Q. What else do I need?

A. Be sure to have proof of insurance (a copy of your insurance card, policy or binder) and a copy of your current vehicle registration (or renewal notice). If your county requires an emissions inspection, include a "pass" certificate.

Q. Where do I go with the necessary documents and fees to get my bass specialty plate?

A. Your local tax collector will process the request. You can find their address and phone number through this link, or their address is also generally found in the special section of the phone book for government agencies.