Power of Attorney Body Types Color Codes Returned Titles Names on Driver's Licenses Form Revision Decal on Demand Tag Talk Can Help YOU Dates to Remember Florida Independent Automobile Dealers

Power of Attorney (HSMV 82995)

If a leasing company owns a vehicle, the lessee cannot sign a Power of Attorney HSMV 82995 to grant a dealership the authority to transfer interest in the vehicle. (Note: HSMV 82995 is not available online.)

The leasing company must complete the "Transfer of Title by Seller" section on the Florida Title. When the dealership sells the vehicle to a retail purchaser, they must sign the title for transfer. The dealership cannot use a Power of Attorney HSMV 82995 for this transaction.

The above described situation does not meet the criteria for use of the Power of Attorney HSMV 82995.

Body Types

Please include the body type on the HSMV 82040. Many times we cannot determine the body type from the MCO. If you are not sure what body types are acceptable, please refer to the Vehicle Body Type listing.

Color Codes

Please include the color code on the HSMV 82040 forms. If you are not sure what color codes are acceptable, please refer to the Color Code chart.

Returned Titles

If your customer does not receive their Florida Certificate of Title, please have them contact the Tax Collector's Office. A replacement title can be applied for at any office. A fee may be applicable, depending on the customer's situation.

Names on Drivers' Licenses

Don't forget that the names printed on titles and registrations will match the Florida drivers license.

Form Revision

The Department of Motor Vehicles has revised the title application form HSMV 82040. This revision may require recalibration of your application printers. This revision form is available, however, you may continue to use your current supply of forms.

Decal on Demand

The state of Florida has converted to a new style decal and registration. As you probably have noticed, the registration is smaller and the peel-off decal contains the month and year of expiration. EFS (Electronic Filing System) dealers will be issuing the new style registrations by the end of December, 2001. The registration fees increased by $1.00 with the new Decal on Demand system.

TagTalk Can Help YOU

If you are a motor vehicle dealer or financial institution and would like to access the Florida motor vehicle database 24 hours a day, then you may qualify for our free TagTalk service. TagTalk is our automated vehicle information system that you access by phone. In order to use the system, you will need to be located in Brevard County, have a phone and a valid Brevard County Business Tax Receipt. To request an application, please call 264-6965.

If your organization is already using Brevard TagTalk and you wish to make changes to your account, please complete our Change Request Form and follow the instructions on the form.

Dates to Remember

August & September
Renew your County Business Tax Receipts

September 30
RV Dealer Licenses Expire

December 31
Franchise dealer licenses expire.