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Collier County Tax Collector Updates and Alerts

Original title: Collier County Tax Collector
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The Frame

What this does

Residents must now take driver license knowledge and driving exams exclusively in English starting February 6, 2026, and should be aware of ongoing text-based toll scams and restrictions on license plate modifications.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Non-English speaking residents

These residents must now complete driver license testing in English.

Marco Island residents

These residents have access to a temporary office location for tax and vehicle services.

Drivers with customized license plates

These drivers are subject to enforcement actions for violating state law regarding plate alterations.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • Effective February 6, 2026, all driver license knowledge and driving exams in Florida will be offered exclusively in English.
  • Tax Collector offices are agents of the FLHSMV and must follow state-mandated testing language requirements.
  • Residents are warned not to click links or call numbers in text messages claiming toll violations, as these are likely scams.
  • Altering license plates with airbrushing or vinyl wraps is illegal under Section 320.061, Florida Statutes, due to reflectivity and safety requirements.
  • A temporary Tax Collector office is open at 650 E. Elkcam Circle on Marco Island for services including property tax, vehicle registration, and hunting/fishing licenses.
  • The original Marco Island office on Winterberry Drive is scheduled to be razed and rebuilt following damage from Hurricane Ian.
  • The Tax Collector offers mobile queueing via SMS text notifications and QR codes at several branch locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still take my driver license test in a language other than English?
No, as of February 6, 2026, all driver license knowledge and driving exams in Florida are required to be administered exclusively in English.
What should I do if I receive a text message about a toll violation?
Do not click any links or call any numbers provided in the text. Verify the claim by looking up the official agency's phone number online through an independent source.
Are vinyl-wrapped license plates legal in Florida?
No, altering a license plate with vinyl wraps, airbrushing, or other customizations is illegal under Florida law because it interferes with reflectivity and safety standards.

Why It Matters

Residents must now take driver license knowledge and driving exams exclusively in English starting February 6, 2026, and should be aware of ongoing text-based toll scams and restrictions on license plate modifications.

Summary

This document provides a collection of recent updates from the Collier County Tax Collector, including a new statewide policy for driver license testing, warnings about toll-related text scams, and information on license plate regulations and office locations.

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English-only Driver Testing

A statewide shift in FLHSMV policy mandates that all driver license testing be conducted exclusively in English starting February 2026.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Connected Entities

personRick LoCastro“County Commissioner involved in office location planning.”Map →
location650 E. Elkcam Circle“Temporary Marco Island office location.”Map →
personRob Stoneburner“Collier County Tax Collector.”Map →
organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The state law enforcement agency enforcing license plate regulations.”Map →
organizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“The state agency that sets policies for driver license testing.”Map →
organizationCollier County Tax Collector“The local government office providing motor vehicle and licensing services.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

colliertaxcollector.com

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