Rebuilt Vehicles

1. Rebuilt Inspection

DMV Regional Office: Inspections are done by appointment only at the DMV Regional Office. Appointments can be made by contacting DMV Regional at the number below.

Once your rebuilt motor vehicle, motorcycle, or mobile home has been inspected and the DMS Compliance Examiner (or PRVIP) has approved for your title to be branded as "rebuilt," the inspector will provide you with a sealed envelope containing all of the required paperwork to complete your title transaction. DO NOT open the sealed envelope! If the envelope has been opened or tampered with in any way, the paperwork inside will not be looked at.

OPTION #1 – Visit the First Manatee South County Tag Agency 

This office is a privately owned business, operating under the authority granted by the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office.

The First Manatee South County Tag Agency is open extended hours - Monday thru Friday (9am-6pm) and Saturdays (9am-2pm) - for your convenience. Please note that this office accepts cash, check, and debit. A fee will be charged on all checks to guarantee funds and on all debit transactions as a processing fee. Additional fees may apply. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 941.782.6050. Appointments are available, but not required. Schedule an appointment at www.autotagagency.net. 

OPTION #2 – Drop Off at the West Manatee Branch Express Lockers

Only Manatee County residents and businesses can drop off work using the Express Lockers. Non-Manatee County residents and businesses must visit the First Manatee South County Tag Agency or another county’s tax collector office for processing. 

Drop Off Requirements:

View our Express Lockers video for instructions on dropping off and picking up your work.

Step #1 - Complete Control Sheet & Payment

• A signed Control Sheet and a copy of the applicant’s valid, unexpired driver license/ID card must be submitted with the drop off work.

Note: Ensure you complete the Contact Information section legibly. The contact information provided will receive all notifications and communications from our office regarding transactions submitted through the Express Lockers.  

• Submit one form of payment below: 

1. 1. Submit 1 check (for each control sheet submitted) made payable to Ken Burton, Jr., Tax Collector (no cash accepted) with the amount blank, or 
   2. Submit a Credit Card Authorization Form (for each control sheet submitted). A 2.5% processing fee (minimum of $2.50) for debit/credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.  This form must be printed and submitted with the drop off work.

• It is preferred that the sealed envelope from the inspection, control sheet, and payment be placed in an envelope or folder when dropped off at the Express Lockers.

Step #2 - Access the Express Lockers

• The Express Lockers are located in the drive-thru of our West Manatee Branch. When facing the front of the building, the drive-thru will be on the left. The Express Lockers are blue in color.
• Touch the screen located on the right end of the Express Lockers to activate the prompts.
• Select "Begin Drop Off", then "Begin Drop Off" again.
• Enter your Contact Email. 
  Note: If dropping off for the first time, enter dealer@taxcollector.com as the email - when picking up or dropping off work in the future your Contact Email provided on the control sheet will be utilized. A welcome email will be sent once your account is created within the Express Lockers.
• Save your image as required.
• Select the locker size needed (small is generally used) and place your documents within after the locker opens. Ensure to close the locker securely. Select exit on the screen. You're done!

Processing Time:

Rebuilt transactions are completed and available for pickup within 10 business days (not including the day the work is dropped off and holidays). You will receive an email/text notification when the work is ready for pickup at the Express Lockers.
 
Any rejected work will be returned with a checklist detailing the reason for rejection. Work that is resubmitted after corrections have been made is still subject to the 10-business day turnaround. 

Communication: