If you are buying a used car from a private party and you are using a licensed auto dealer to facilitate the transaction, the dealer will collect and remit the sales tax on your behalf. This is also true if you are buying a used car from a dealer that is not licensed in Florida, as long as the dealer has a physical presence in the state.
If you are buying a used car from a private party and you are not using a licensed auto dealer to facilitate the transaction, you are responsible for paying the sales tax yourself. You can do this by visiting your local county tax collector's office and completing a sales tax form. You will need to provide the purchase price of the vehicle and the date of the sale. The tax collector will then calculate the amount of sales tax that you owe and issue you a tax receipt.
There are a few exceptions to the sales tax requirement for used cars in Florida. One exception is if you are buying a car from a family member who lives in the state of Florida. Another exception is if you are buying a car that is more than 10 years old. Finally, if you are a member of the military and you are buying a car while you are stationed in Florida, you may be exempt from sales tax.
If you have any questions about whether or not you owe sales tax on a used car that you are buying from a private party in Florida, you can contact your local county tax collector's office.
