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DeSoto County

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Service Centers in DeSoto County

Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Centers

For current motorist services fees please see the fee schedule.

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: Many offices require appointments for service. For Tax Collector Offices or License Plate Agents, please visit their respective website or call for additional information.

CityStreet AddressPhone NumberOffice HoursComments
DL & MVArcadia201 E. Oak St.
Suite 101
Arcadia, FL 34266
Map to location		863-993-4861Mon-Fri
8:00am-4:30pm		Class E Driving Tests by appointment
only from 8:15am - 10:30am for DeSoto County residents only

Renew or replace online at MyDMV Portal		DL & MV
All Desoto 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.Emergency Contact Information (ECI) Logo

Bureau of Administrative Reviews

Under Suspension – Need Driver License for Work/Hardship License

CityAddressContact InformationHoursHearing Request FormsComments
Clearwater

Office is temporarily closed to the public and all inquiries should be directed to ClearwaterBAR@flhsmv.gov		4585 140th Avenue North
Suite 1002
Clearwater, Florida 33762
Map to location		ClearwaterBAR@flhsmv.gov

727-507-4405		Mon - Fri
8:00am-12:30pm
1:30pm-5:00pm		Hardship License

Formal Review - DUI

Waiver of Formal Review - 1st DUI only		Office is temporarily closed to the public and all inquiries should be directed to ClearwaterBAR@flhsmv.gov

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

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Clerk of the Court Office

Please visit the Clerk of Court Website for Paying a Traffic Citation or Court Information

CityAddressPhone NumberHours
Arcadia115 E. Oak St.
Arcadia, FL 34266
Map to location		863-993-4876Mon - Fri
8:00am-5:00pm

Motorist Services Regional Offices

Bureau of Dealer Services

Dealer licenses, complaints and investigations of dealers
Rebuilt inspections

CityAddressPhone NumberHoursComments
Palmetto323 10th Ave. W.
Suite #200
Palmetto, FL 34221
Map to location		941-723-4551Mon-Fri
8:00am-5:00pm		Appointments are not required, but recommended. To schedule call 941-723-4551.

Other Services

New Florida Residents

  1. Obtain your Florida driver license
  2. Then obtain automobile insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida
  3. 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

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 MyDMV Portal.
  • To change an address on a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit MyDMV Portal.

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 MyDMV Portal.
  • For more information on renewals or replacements for a driver license, see a Driver License Service Center above or visit MyDMV Portal.

Kiosks: Self-service kiosks are now available for vehicle registration services. The self-service kiosk is an easy-to-use option for customers on-the-go who want to skip the line or renew their vehicle registration from any available location in Florida. Visit the Kiosk website for requirements, services and locations near you.

Commercial Motor Vehicles & Drivers

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.

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