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Florida Residency
Establishing Residency
The easiest way to become a Florida resident is to file a
declaration of domicile with the County Clerk of the Court,
941-861-7400. The cost is $8 and may be filled out at the
County Administration Center, 4000 Tamiami Trail South,
Venice, Florida.
Registering to Vote
Whether you have moved from another county or from out of
state, you must register in order to vote in Sarasota
County. To register visit the Supervisor of Elections office
at the County Administration Center, 4000 Tamiami Trail
South, Venice, Florida 941-861-8600.
Vehicle Registration
Newcomers must register their vehicles in Florida within 10
days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school.
Proof of ownership, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior
registration certificate, and a current driver’s license are
needed.
Florida is a title law state, so newcomers must also apply
for a Florida Title Certificate. For information contact the
Tax Collector’s office 941-861-8300, located at the County
Administration Center in Venice.
Driver’s License
New state residents have 30 days to apply for a driver’s
license. State law requires that you first register your
vehicle with the tax collector. Proof of this registration,
your out-of-state license and your social security card must
be shown. The examination office is located at 1212
Jacaranda Blvd. at the Venice Pines Shopping Plaza,
941-483-5995
Homestead Exemption
As a Florida resident, you are eligible to declare the first
$50,000 of your home’s value as exempt for tax purposes,
thereby reducing your ad valorem tax bill. To file, you must
establish residency by December 31 prior to the year you
will claim the exemption. For information call the County
Property Appraiser’s office located at the County
Administration Center in Venice. 941-861-3280
Florida Taxes
Florida does not tax personal income, salary, dividends,
interest, or capital gains. Real Estate (ad valorem) taxes
are levied on 100% of assessed real estate valuation, minus
the Homestead Exemption, if applicable. Residents living
within the corporate limits of the City of Venice pay both
city and county taxes on real estate; homeowners in
unincorporated areas pay only the county tax. 2004 millage
rates were 14.6599 for county residents, plus 3.512 if
residing within the city limits
Boating & Fishing Licenses
All motorboats used in Florida must be registered at the Tax
Collector’s Office, 941-861-8300. Boast with out-of-state
registration need not register in Florida if they are here
for 90 days or less. You may also purchase fishing licenses
at the Tax Collector’s Office or at nearly any bait or
sporting goods store, including Walmart. If you are over age
65, fishing licenses are free. |
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Karen & Ken Itjen |
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REALTY EXECUTIVES
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Venice • Englewood • Sarasota |
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Cell: (941) 228-5553 |
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Direct: (941) 493-3139 |
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Fax: (941) 493-1050 |
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Karen & Ken Itjen,
real estate specialists serving the
following areas of Sarasota County and Charlotte County:
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Venice
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Sarasota
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Osprey
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Laurel
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Nokomis
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Longboat Key
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Siesta Key
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Englewood
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North Port
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Port Charlotte
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Punta Gorda
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Casey Key
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Manasota Key
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Florida
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Waterfront: Beachfront,
Intracoastal, Canal, Lakefront
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Golf Course, Retirement
and Gated Communities
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Estate homes, Luxury
homes
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Condos and Villas
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Single Family Homes
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New Construction
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Vacant Land
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We will help you find
Florida homes and land for sale and take you through the
process of buying the perfect real estate for you!
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