Entries by Jessica Phillips

We are Now Partnering with All Florida Safety Institute!

We are now partnering with All Florida Safety Institute, a state contracted third party administrator authorized by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). This option may be suitable for students who need practice, need a same day appointment, or a Saturday appointment.  Please note, licensees will return to the Tax Collector’s office […]

Important Driver License Advisory for Class E License.

In order to ensure Class E driver license customers, who have not operated a vehicle for one year or more, remain knowledgeable of vehicle driving laws, effective February 15, 2021, these customers will be required to complete and pass the Class E knowledge exam to obtain a ClassE driver license. Customers who have allowed their […]

Tax Collector Reveals Art in Public Places.

Our Downtown office was included in the Art in Public Places project.  This program was established in 1979 by the Florida Legislature.  Public Art refers to artwork that is located in the public’s space such as in the lobby or outside a state, local government or private facility. Public art is either purchased for the […]

Tax Collector Office Closed to the Public on November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Our offices will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Online services are available for tax payments and vehicle registration renewal at: https://alachua.county-taxes.com/public. To schedule an appointment for an office visit during our normal business hours click HERE. We wish you a Happy and Safe […]

Heavy Truck Registration Periods are Changing.

The registration renewal period of heavy trucks weighing between 5,001 pounds and 7,999 pounds is changing from December to the primary registrant’s birth date, unless the owner is a business. If your Heavy Truck registration expires Dec. 2020 you will have the option to extend the renewal to your birth month in 2021 or an […]

United Way of North Central Florida awards Alachua County Tax Collector’s office.

This year the United Way of North Central Florida awarded the Alachua County Tax Collector’s office with their highest honor…the GAV Award!!!  “GAV” stands for “Give, Advocate and Volunteer”.  We are in company with UF Health, Nationwide and Enterprise Holdings.  That’s huge!  We thank our staff for their consistent support throughout the years.  Last year […]