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Monroe County Tax Collector Office Information

Original title: Home – Monroe County Tax Collector

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The Frame

What this does

Residents must adhere to the November 1 property tax payment start date and April 1 delinquency deadline, and should be aware of specific service hours and fees for vehicle and vessel titling.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Monroe County Residents

Residents are the primary users of the office for tax payments, vehicle registration, and licensing services.

Active Military and First Responders

These individuals are explicitly granted access to services regardless of their county of residence.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Key Facts

Property taxes are payable starting November 1 and become delinquent on April 1.
Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Big Pine Key Satellite Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Driver license services end daily at 4:15 PM; driving tests end at 3:15 PM.
Motor vehicle fast title fee is $85.25; mailed title is $77.75; electronic title is $75.25; printing an existing electronic title is $10.00.
Vessel fast title fee is $10.25; mailed title is $7.75; electronic title is $5.25; printing an existing electronic title is $5.00.
Birth certificate issuance is temporarily unavailable due to a Florida Department of Health software upgrade.
Most services are restricted to Monroe County residents and property owners, excluding concealed weapon permits and passport services.
Active military, veterans, and first responders are eligible for services regardless of residency.
Email addresses sent to the office are considered public records under Florida law.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are my property taxes due?

Property taxes are payable starting November 1 and are considered as of April 1.

What are the costs for a motor vehicle title?

Fees are $85.25 for fast title, $77.75 for mailed, $75.25 for electronic, and $10.00 to print an existing electronic title.

Can I get a birth certificate at the Tax Collector's office?

No, issuance is currently suspended due to a state-level software upgrade; please contact the county health department or state office.

Summary

This document serves as the official informational portal for the Monroe County Tax Collector's office, outlining available services, office hours, and fee structures for residents. It provides guidance on property tax deadlines, vehicle title costs, and contact information for various administrative departments.

Why It Matters

Residents must adhere to the November 1 property tax payment start date and April 1 delinquency deadline, and should be aware of specific service hours and fees for vehicle and vessel titling.

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Daily Service Cut-offs

The office enforces strict daily cut-off times for specific services (3:15 PM for driving tests, 4:15 PM for license services), which differ from the general closing time of 4:45 PM.

Monroe County Tax Collector's Office

Connected Entities

organizationMonroe County Tax Collector's Office“The primary government agency providing tax and motorist services.”Map →

personSam C. Steele“Monroe County Tax Collector.”Map →

location1200 Truman Ave., Ste 101, Key West, FL 33040“Physical address for the Tax Collector's office.”Map →

organizationFlorida Tax Collectors Association“Professional association of which the office is a member.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

monroetaxcollector.com

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