For the definition of motor scooters and mopeds, visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, and motorized scooter page.
Appointments required / office locations
Appointments are required for all transactions! Visit taxcollector.com to schedule an appointment for your Florida title transfer. We only serve Manatee County residents and businesses. Limit four transactions per appointment.
Required items to register a moped
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin with full chain of ownership, the properly completed title (if it was previously titled elsewhere), or the registration and a bill of sale. To see how to properly complete a title for transfer, view our title transfer illustration.
- Identification for the business or individual. Businesses are required to submit documentation showing they are a valid business. Typically, this can be done most easily with a printout from SunBiz (via a SunBiz record search). If the individual acting on behalf of the business is not listed as an officer, director, or registered agent on SunBiz, they must also submit, on letterhead, a letter that authorizes them to act on behalf of the business.
- A power of attorney form if the applicant is not present.
- Sales tax, if applicable. For information, see our sales tax page.
Required items to title and register a scooter
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin with full chain of ownership.
- Identification for the business or individual. Businesses are required to submit documentation showing they are a valid business. Typically, this can be done most easily with a printout from SunBiz (via a SunBiz record search). If the individual acting on behalf of the business is not listed as an officer, director, or registered agent on SunBiz, they must also submit, on letterhead, a letter that authorizes them to act on behalf of the business.
- A power of attorney form if the applicant is not present.
- Scooter make and manufacturer, importer or distributor must be on the state's approved manufacturer, importer, and distributor list.
- If sales tax was collected, submit an invoice along with the dealer's sales tax number. For information about sales tax, see our sales tax page.
- Vehicle identification number (VIN) verification, if applicable.
Note: Scooters meet the Florida statutory guidelines for a motorcycle. If it is already titled, read our Florida title transfer publication or out-of-state title transfer publication for instructions. Proof of insurance is not required to be submitted to our office for motorcycles.
Manatee County Tag Agency – extended hours and Saturday Hours
The Manatee County Tag Agency processes registration and title transactions for vehicles, boats, and mobile homes as well as parking permits. This office does not offer driver license, hunting and fishing, or property tax services.
It offers extended hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday) and Saturday hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Appointments are available but are not required. To schedule an appointment, visit www.autotagagency.net.
First Manatee South County Tag Agency is located in Southwood Shoppes at 5756 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Their phone number is (941) 782-6050.
Express Auto Tags North River is located at 4333 US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222. Their phone number is (941) 623-9196
These offices accept cash, check, debit and credit cards. A fee will be charged on all check transactions top guarantee funds and on all debit/credit card transactions as a processing fee. Additional processing fees apply. Please contact Manatee County Tag Agency for more information.
The Manatee County Tag Agency is a privately owned office operating under the authority granted by the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office.
Non-Manatee County residents
Not a Manatee County resident? Out-of-county residents can only be served at the Manatee County Tag Agency. See the section above for more details regarding the Manatee County Tag Agency. Otherwise, you will need to visit your home county tax collector’s office.