Cost to Transfer Tennessee Plates to Florida: $225+ Breakdown

Official Fees (FLHSMV, 2024)

Fee	Amount	Notes
Initial Registration (new plate)	$225	One-time; if no FL plate credit
Title Transfer (out-of-state)	$75.25	Electronic title: $77.75
Plate Transfer (if keeping TN plate? No — FL issues new)	N/A	FL requires new plate; surrender TN plates
VIN Verification (Form HSMV 82042)	$0–$20	Free at tax collector; notary/dealer may charge
Local County Fee	$0.50–$5.00	Varies by county
Total (Typical)	$300–$350	+ Sales tax if vehicle purchased <6 mo ago

No credit for TN registration. FL treats it as new registration.
Sales Tax: 6% + county surtax (0–1.5%) on *purchase price* if bought <6 months ago. If owned >6 mo, **no sales tax** (prove with TN registration history).
30-Day Rule: Must register within 30 days of establishing FL residency/employment.
Go to County Tax Collector (not DMV) — appointments recommended.