Purchase a hunting or fishing license for one year, five years, or a lifetime

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1 Once the boxes are unpacked, it s time to tackle all those other moving tasks... Whether you re new to Palm Beach County or new to Florida, we ve put together a kit of useful information to make the transition to your new home a lot easier.

2 There are new identification requirements for obtaining a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card. Find out what you need to know. Update the address on your driver license or i.d. card If you are not REAL ID d, come in person. Register and title your car in Florida by mail or in person Renting your property for six months or less? You are responsible for paying bed tax. Get a Disabled Person Parking Permit with the right documents from your doctor Register and title your boat in Florida by mail or in person Purchase a hunting or fishing license for one year, five years, or a lifetime Pay property taxes November - March online, by mail, or in person Buy a SunPass prepaid toll transponder to breeze through expressways Available at all service centers. Start a business in Palm Beach County Sign up for "Tax Talk," our monthly e-newsletter

3 Dear New Neighbor: Welcome to your new home. Whether you are new to Palm Beach County or making a local move, I hope your new home brings you and your family many years of joy. New home ownership can be both exciting and stressful. Inside this New Neighbor Kit you ll find useful information on important transactions with our office and how to establish residency in Palm Beach County. I hope the kit saves you time and effort. The Constitutional Tax Collector s office collects almost $3 billion in local property taxes each year. This money is distributed to local governments for use in critical services such as law enforcement, fire rescue, education and health care. In addition to property tax collection, our agency collects tangible personal property tax, business tax and tourist development tax. We issue vehicle and vessel tags and registrations, REAL ID driver license and state identification cards, disabled persons parking permits, hunting and fishing licenses and we sell SunPass transponders. Our eight service centers are open Monday Friday from 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Many of our services can be completed online at We look forward to serving you. Sincerely, Anne M. Gannon Constitutional Tax Collector Ask Anne Question: Anne: How do I get a Florida driver license? Come to a service center with your original Homeland Security required documents proving birth, social security number and residence. You may visit our website for the full list of documents, to make an appointment or check wait times. (Continued on reverse...) A digital version of the New Neighbor Kit is at

4 Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: Question: Anne: How do I change the address on my driver license? Visit a service center with two documents proving your new address (not a P.O. Box). If you don t have a REAL ID driver license (check your license for a star in the upper right corner), you ll need to bring documents proving birth and social security number. I moved here from out-of-state. How do I get my car titled and registered? Bring in the title, application for Certificate of Title (Form HSMV 82040), bill of sale (if owned less than six months and sales tax not previously paid), valid Florida vehicle insurance and driver license to a service center. A vehicle identification number verification is required on all out of state titles. Verifications are performed on site by staff, weather permitting. I have a boat. What do I need to do to get it registered in Florida? You ll need the title, application for Certificate of Title (Form HSMV 82040), bill of sale (if owned less than six months and sales tax not previously paid) and proof of identification. If your boat trailer requires registration, bring proof of the most recent registration. I ve noticed cars with specialty license plates. Is there an extra fee and how can I purchase one? The fee for specialty/personalized license plates varies from $15 - $25 in addition to the annual registration fee. To purchase a license plate, submit by mail or in person a completed Application for Replacement (Form HSMV 83146) or Personalized License Plate (Form HSMV 83043). How do I know how much I owe for property taxes? The Property Appraiser sends an estimated Notice of Proposed Property Taxes in late August. This details your property tax obligations. Our office mails the tax bills by November 1st. What are my options for paying my property taxes? You can pay annually or quarterly. Property taxes are collected November 1 March 31. Discounts are provided for early payments. A quarterly installment payment option is available by application. Your website still lists the previous owner. How do I get this corrected? Contact the Property Appraiser s office at They will provide our office with a memo so we can legally update the ownership record. I bought my house in the middle of the year. Do I have to pay all of the property taxes for the year? Each situation is different. Your closing documents should clearly list who is responsible for paying the taxes. How do I get a homestead exemption? Apply for a homestead exemption from the Property Appraiser. You must own and live on the property as your primary residence as of January 1 of the filing year. You can find instructions and an application at I m renting a room to a tenant. Is there anything I need to do? Yes. You must pay a 5% Tourist Development Tax on all rented or leased accommodations for six months or less. Applications are available on our website. Completed applications may be mailed or taken to a service center. For more information on our services or to download required forms, visit

5 Paying Your Property Taxes Tips to make it easy epay Options Installment Payment Plan Serving you.

6 epay your way We know you re busy. We offer hassle-free electronic payment options with no drive time, no standing in line and no stamp. Make a payment whenever and wherever you want. It s fast and easy. epay Online Anytime Make a payment at It s as easy as: 1. Search by owner or property control number 2. Select the property 3. Pay by e-check or credit card There is no username or password to remember. Transactions are safe and secure. With our shopping cart feature, you can even pay for multiple properties in one transaction. Let Your Bank Write the Check Take advantage of your bank s online bill pay services. You designate the amount and date you want to make a payment, and your bank writes and sends the check. Make a Wire Transfer To transfer funds by wire, contact us at taxwires@taxcollectorpbc.com for specifi c instructions. epay FAQs What is an e-check? An e-check, or electronic check, is a payment made directly from your bank account. There is no charge for this service. To make a payment by e-check, you will need your bank s routing number and your checking or savings account number. These numbers are located on the bottom of your check. Routing Number Account Number Why is there a charge for credit card payments? A convenience fee per transaction is collected by the credit card vendor and is not retained by our offi ce. When will my epay payment post? For online transactions, payment is accepted when it is received from your fi nancial institution, usually within 7-10 business days. Check with your bank or fi nancial institution for processing and delivery times of their online bill pay services or wire transfers.

7 Installment Payment Plan Is paying your property taxes in one lump sum a budget buster? Catch a break by enrolling in the Installment Payment Plan, you can break up your tax bill into four payments and receive a discount. How it Works The Installment Payment Plan is available for next year s taxes. By making four quarterly payments two advance payments in June and September, and two during the tax payment period in December and March - you receive a discount slightly under 4%. Annual taxes paid in full in November receive a 4% discount. If you pay your 2014 property taxes in installments: 1st Installment: June 2nd Installment: September 3rd Installment: December 4th Installment: March How to Enroll 1. Apply online at or submit the enclosed application by 5:00 p.m. on April Keep a copy of your application for your records. 3. Enrollment is complete when the June payment is received or postmarked on or before June 30, Installment Payment Plan FAQs Will I receive a bill? Yes. Contact the Tax Collector at or ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com if you do not receive your bill by June 12, What happens if I miss the payment deadline? If you are late or don t make the June installment payment, you are removed from the plan. Any other missed payment results in the loss of the discount for that payment period. Do I have to sign up every year? No. Re-enrollment is automatic when you make the June payment. Who qualifies for the plan? Anyone who has estimated property taxes over $100 can enroll.

8 NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR 2014 INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN PBCTC 534 Read the instructions and payment schedule. Return the application online or by mail. Section , Florida Statutes, allows an installment payment plan for property taxes. June and September payments are based on an estimated tax equal to the actual taxes from the prior year PAYMENT SCHEDULE: JUNE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 6% discount, is due by June 30, 2014.* The June installment must be paid to stay on the plan. SEPTEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 4.5% discount, is due by September 30, DECEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual 2013 tax liability adjustment, with a 3% discount, is due by December 31, MARCH INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual 2013 tax liability adjustment is due by March 31, There is no discount for March payments. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1, *Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday to the next working day. Payments must be received in our offi ce by 5 p.m. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TAXPAYER PLEASE PRINT I hereby make application to participate in the Installment Payment Plan for the 2014 tax year. PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER (PCN) OR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ACCOUNT (TPP): (Located in the upper left of the Tax Bill) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (As printed on Tax Bill) NAME(S): (As printed on Tax Bill) MAILING ADDRESS: (Include apartment, unit, building, or suite number) CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: SIGNATURE/DATE: Mail to: Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL

9 Say, Cheese! We ve got your Real ID. The Constitutional Tax Collector issues REAL ID compliant driver licenses and identification cards at convenient locations throughout Palm Beach County. Are you REAL ID d? REAL ID s have a star in the upper right corner. Federal law will require a REAL ID to board a commercial flight or enter a federal building. Deadlines are coming up, so make sure you re REAL ID d! You must be by: Dec. 1, 2014 Dec. 1, 2017 if you were born AFTER Dec. 1, 1964 if you were born BEFORE Dec. 1, 1964 For a complete list of driver license services, service center locations and more information about REAL ID, visit Serving you at Service Centers and Driver License Offices throughout Palm Beach County. Monday Friday 8:15 am 5:00 pm Belle Glade Delray Beach Lantana (Former DMV Office) Palm Beach Gardens (Former DMV Office) Palm Beach Gardens (NE County Courthouse)* Royal Palm Beach West Palm Beach* Check out wait times and schedule a driver license appointment at or text waitpbc to for up-to-date wait times and customers in line. Note: From time to time, the Tax Collector s Office may stop Driver License services when the line for service exceeds our hours of operations. Acceptable forms of payment in person include cash, check or money order. *Road tests are NOT offered at the Downtown West Palm Beach Service Center or Palm Beach Gardens (NE County Courthouse).

10 Be ready. REAL ID is the Department of Homeland Security s rules and standards to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and ID cards. There are new identifi cation requirements for obtaining a REAL ID compliant driver license or identifi cation card. For offi ce visits, you must bring specifi c forms of identifi cation with proof of date of birth, social security number and residential address. Be ready, and bring the right stuff. Before you go, check out the wait times or schedule an appointment on our web site. You can also text waitpbc to for up-to-date approximate wait times and customers in line. Your carrier s standard messaging rates may apply. 1. Identification: U.S. Citizens Bring one: (original or certifi ed copy) Certifi ed U.S. birth certifi cate (not hospital issued birth certifi cate) U.S. passport in current name Certifi cate of naturalization Consular proof of birth abroad Additional required documents if you ve legally changed your name: U.S. passport in current name OR Original or certifi ed copies of all marriage certifi cates or court orders that show your name change(s) (uncertifi ed photocopies are not valid) 2. Social Security Number Bring one (original): Social Security card W-2 form Paycheck stub showing Social Security number 1099 Form 3. Residential Address (not post office box) Bring two: (Remember, both of these documents must be in your name.) Deed, mortgage, payment booklet, or rental agreement Florida vehicle registration or title (order a duplicate at Utility bill or hookup/work order Mail from fi nancial institutions including checking, savings, or investment account statements Florida Voter Registration Card Automobile insurance policy or bill Immigrants, Non-Immigrants and Canadians may visit for a list of acceptable identification documents. Revised

11 , y Sa! e s e e Ch We ve got your REAL ID. License Classification Fee Amount Class E (Original)...$54.25 Class E (Renewal)...$54.25 ID Cards...$31.25 Replacements (Address Change)...$31.25 Duplicate (Lost/Stolen)...$31.25 D-6/Child Support...$66.25 Expired Driver License Late Fee...$15.00 Veteran designation (V)...$0-$2.00 Honorably discharged Veterans may apply for this designation by submitting a DD-214 or DD-215. Bring Real ID documents if current license is not Real ID compliant. Any information change results in additional fees above V charge. All fees include a state-required $6.25 Tax Collector service fee. The Tax Collector s Office does not accept credit card payments in Service Centers. Payment options for driver license transactions include cash, check or money order only. e b t s u You m , ec. 1 D n r o b e r e if you w R AFTE , 1 Dec. by: , Dec. 1 rn o b e r e w if you BEFORE , 1 Dec. For a complete list of driver license services, service center locations and more information about REAL ID, visit Serving you at Service Centers and Driver License Offices throughout Palm Beach County. Monday Friday 8:15 am 5:00 pm Belle Glade Delray Beach Lantana (Former DMV Office) Palm Beach Gardens (Former DMV Office) Palm Beach Gardens (NE County Courthouse)* Royal Palm Beach West Palm Beach* Check out wait times and schedule a driver license appointment at or text waitpbc to for up-to-date wait times and customers in line. Note: From time to time, the Tax Collector s Office may stop Driver License services when the line for service exceeds our hours of operations. *Road tests are NOT offered at the Downtown West Palm Beach Service Center or Palm Beach Gardens (NE County Courthouse). Revised

12 Important Phone Numbers Clerk & Comptroller Constitutional Tax Collector Emergency FPL Power Outages Health and Human Services Health Care District Highway Patrol... *FHP (*347) Library, Main Branch Palm Beach Int l Airport Palm Tran Parks & Recreation PBC Board of Commissioners Poison Control Property Appraiser Public Utilities School Board Sheriff (Non-Emergency) Solid Waste Authority Traffic and Travel Services Tri-Rail : 7245 Water Utilities

13 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 1 Month Before Hurricane Season: Dear Palm Beach County Neighbors: This handy card-size kit will help you plan and organize a family hurricane plan. We all hope South Florida will be spared. However, we still need to prepare for the possibility of storm strikes. The better we all prepare, the safer our families, neighbors and communities will be. Our kit contains practical preparation guidelines. You ll find the information you need key phone numbers, tips for preparing for a storm and items you need to stock. Every household needs to prepare for hurricane season with several days of water, food, clothing, medicine and other supplies. Use this tool to organize your home, your family and determine if you will need to evacuate and access a shelter. If you would like additional kits to share with neighbors, community groups or houses of worship please contact my office at or ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com. We ll be happy to send them out. Sincerely, Anne M. Gannon Constitutional Tax Collector EMERGENCY Emergency Operations Center TDD (HEARING IMPAIRED) Health and Human Services Animal Care & Control American Red Cross Code Enforcement Consumer Affairs Constitutional Tax Collector FL Department of Financial Services Hurricane Help Line Contractor Certification Engineering & Public Works FEMA Fire Rescue Non-Emergency FPL Power Outages Health Department Palm Tran Palm Tran Connection Parks and Recreation Att. General Pam Bondi Roads, Drainage, Traffic Salvation Army Sheriff (PBSO) Non-Emergency Solid Waste Authority Traffic Signal Repair United Way PBC Water Utilities Administration PBC Water Utilities Customer Service (opt.1) *Check your water bill to determine who provides your water. Complete your family hurricane supplies kit. Nonperishable foods and medicines should be purchased last. Check with your doctor and/or pharmacy to determine how to ensure you have enough prescriptions to last through a storm. If you need to register for the Special Needs Shelter, contact the Special Needs Coordinator at Assess your landscaping to determine if trees need to be trimmed or ornaments removed before a storm. Establish a contact number with your employer in the event you need to report to work immediately following a storm. Make arrangements in advance for your pets; either contact Animal Care and Control about pet sheltering, or ask your vet. There is one pet shelter in Palm Beach County located at West Boynton Recreational Center, 6000 North Trail Boulevard in Lake Worth. For more information call The shelter is restricted to pet owners living in a mandatory evacuation zone or in mobile homes. 1 Week Before Hurricane Season: Review your plan with your family and establish who will be your out-of-town contact. Double-check your shelter information and confirm the location; do not wait until you need to go to the shelter. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: My water provider is phone # (check water bill) My electric provider is phone # (check electric bill) My gas provider is phone # (check gas bill) My garbage and debris pick-up is provided by phone # My phone provider is phone # (check phone bill) Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months. atlantic hurricane season: JUNE 1 st - NOVEMBER 30 th FLORIDA HURRICANES Plan. Prepare. Protect. Driver License Motor Vehicles Property Business Vessels Tourism Hunting Fishing

14 YOUR FAMILY HURRICANE SUPPLIES KIT Essentials: Battery-operated radio Flashlight Extra batteries Water: 5-7 gallons per person, minimum, in a food-grade plastic container (approximately a 5-7 day supply) Additional water for sanitation Food: Minimum 5-7 day supply of nonperishable food that requires no preparation Dry cereal Peanut butter Canned fruits Canned vegetables Canned juice Ready-to-eat canned meats Ready-to-eat soups Quick energy snacks First-Aid Kit: Scissors Sun screen Thermometer Tweezers Needle Cleansing agent/soap Latex gloves (2 pairs) Moistened towelettes Assorted sizes of safety pins Two-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) Two-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) Triangular bandages (3) Tube of petroleum jelly Sterile adhesive bandages Laxatives Anti-diarrhea medication Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Antacid (for upset stomach) Antibiotic ointment Sanitation: Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach Soap, liquid detergent Personal hygiene items Feminine supplies Plastic bucket with tight lid Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels Plastic garbage bags, ties Tools and Supplies: Aluminum foil Crowbar Compass Paper, pencil Plastic sheeting Medicine dropper Needles, thread Signal flare Matches in a waterproof container Assorted nails, wood screws Pliers, screwdriver, hammer Plastic storage containers Heavy cotton or hemp rope Cash or traveler s checks, change Map of the area (for locating shelters) Non-electric can opener, utility knife Paper plates and plastic utensils Tape, duct and plumber s tape Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires Wrench to turn off gas and water HURRICANE SHELTERS Clothing and Bedding: Sunglasses Rain gear Sun hat and work gloves Sturdy shoes or work boots Blankets or sleeping bags For Baby: Formula Diapers Bottles Medication Powdered milk For Pets: Food Leash, harness and carrier Records of vaccinations Non-tippable food and water bowls Important Family Documents to be kept in a waterproof container: Important telephone numbers Record of bank account numbers Family records Inventory of valuable goods Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds Record of credit card accounts Copy of passports, Social Security cards, immunization records Family Medical Needs: Prescription drugs Denture needs Extra eye glasses Contact lenses and supplies There are approximately 15 shelters throughout Palm Beach County, and they are managed and maintained by the American Red Cross. Shelters should be used as a last resort. You should choose one near your residence. Be sure you know the route, and do not go until you hear from officials that your shelter has opened. Also, be sure to advise family members or friends that you have evacuated and where you will be. Shelters have a limited capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. PREPARE A PERSONAL EVACUATION PLAN Identify ahead of time where you could go if you are told to evacuate. Choose several places a friend s home in another town, a motel or a shelter. Keep the telephone numbers of these places handy as well as a road map of your locality. You may need to take alternative or unfamiliar routes if major roads are closed or clogged. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio and TV stations for evacuation instructions. IF YOU GO TO A SHELTER, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR AN EXTENDED STAY. WHAT TO BRING: Prescription medications and medical supplies Bottled water, battery-operated radio and extra batteries, first-aid kit, flashlight Bedding, including sleeping bags and pillows Infant necessities Clothing (five days) Car keys and maps Documents, including driver license, Social Security card, proof of residence Insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc. Personal hygiene products Light-weight folding chair/cot Personal items (books, toys, etc.) No smoking, alcohol, firearms or pets are allowed in shelters.

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16 Calling 511 Made Easy Callers can skip the language and main menu prompts by interrupting the system and immediately asking for information in English. Spanish speaking callers must first press 2 or request Español before giving any other commands. To learn what traffic is like on a specific 511-covered roadway Say Traffic (optional) Say the Roadway name (I-4, State Road 826, A1A) You can ask for a roadway in several ways. For example, Interstate 4 or I-4. Say Exit or Mile Marker then the number, a City or County, or a Cross Street (on non-interstate roadways). Or ask for All Reports. The system will report any unusual conditions in that area You can then choose another section of the same roadway, a different roadway; or return to the Main Menu. To learn how long the trip is from here to there 511 does not offer point-to-point travel times, but does offer travel times between pre-determined highway segments. Say Travel Times Say a Roadway name (I-95, State Road 408, Veterans Expressway) and choose a Direction Listen for the segment or segments that cover your trip, then request that Segment Number. Segments are named by cross streets and exits. Exit numbers are based on the nearest mile marker. You can interrupt the system when you hear the segment you want and ask for that segment number. To check general roadway conditions in an area to discover the best route Say Traffic (optional) Say a City or County name (Tampa, Broward County) The system will report any unusual conditions in that area and a list of affected roadways Say the Roadway name to hear specific reports or say All Reports to hear all area roadway reports To connect to an airport Say Airports Say the Airport Name or Three-Letter Airport Code of the airport you want (Tallahassee Regional Airport or TLH) The system will transfer you to that airport To connect to a public transit agency Say Public Transit Say the Transit Agency name you want, or to ask for a list of covered agencies, say Covered Agencies From the list of covered agencies, say the Region you want, then say the Agency name The system will transfer you to that agency 04/29/11 Provided by the Florida Department of Transportation; 511 is toll-free. Standard cell phone minutes or text message charges may apply.

17 Checking Traffic on FL511.com Made Easy To learn what traffic is like on 511-covered roadways On the Home Page map, click on the Region where you plan to travel On the map legend, click on the check boxes next to Incidents [ ], Construction [ ], Congestion [ ], Weather [ ] and Other [ ] to see icons for current information Hover over or click on an icon to view details Important: To check Travel Times on a roadway, zoom in on the map until the Travel Times check box becomes active, then click it Hover over a colored roadway segment to view Travel Times on that segment OR Click on the Traffic link in the header Click on the Incidents tab Choose a specific highway from the All Highways drop-down menu If there are no incidents on your selected highway, the highway will not appear in this list. Filter your search by County or Region. If the Highway, County or Region is particularly busy, filter the list by incident Severity or Type, or choose Direction of travel Click on the Estimated Travel Times tab. Choose Region, County, Highway and Direction of travel from the drop-down menus To view Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras to see roadway conditions On the Home Page map, click on the Region where you need information Zoom in on the map until the Cameras [ ] check box becomes active, then click it If the camera icons on the map are too close together, continue zooming in Hover over or click on a camera icon [ ] to view a still image from that camera If the camera image window says Camera Stream, click on the camera stream link to see the live video stream OR Click on the Traffic link in the header Click on the Cameras tab Choose your region, county or highway from the drop-down menus. Then choose a sdirection of travel To view cameras with an available live video stream, click on the word Stream in the list header. Cameras with live video streams display a video camera icon in that field Click on the video camera icon [ ] to view the live traffic camera stream 04/29/11 Provided by the Florida Department of Transportation; 511 is toll-free. Standard cell phone minutes or text message charges may apply.

18 APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE ON THIS PROPERTY HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. If you had a Homestead Tax Exemption on your prior property, you must file a new Homestead Tax Exemption application for your new property. If listed on the application, the following items are required for each applicant: 1. Florida Driver license or Florida ID for each applicant. 2. Florida vehicle registration for each applicant (if you drive) 3. Palm Beach County voter s registration card (if you vote) The address on your voter card must match the address of the physical location where the exemption is being sought. 4. Front and back of Permanent Alien Card (if you are not a U.S. Citizen) If you and/or your spouse have a Homestead Exemption or an equivalent residency based benefit on any other property you own, (such as the New York S.T.A.R. ) you will NOT be eligible for a Homestead Exemption until you surrender the benefit in that other jurisdiction. HOW TO COMPLETE THE EXEMPTION APPLICATION The following information must be provided in order to process your Homestead tax Exemption Application. 1. If there is more than one owner and they are applying for homestead, please list their name in the co-applicant field 2. Please list a day time phone number where you may be reached. 3. Check the appropriate box indicating your marital status. 4. Please indicate if you and/or your spouse are currently receiving a residency based exemption in another county, state or Country. If YES, please indicate where. 5. List your last year s address and whether you Owned, Rented or Other. 6. Indicate whether you or your spouse own property anywhere other than Florida. If YES, Where? 7. Indicate whether you or your spouse retain an out of state driver license. If YES, where? 8. Indicate whether you filed for any residency based exemptions last year 9. List your address Under Florida law, addresses are public records. If you do not want your address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 10. List the address of each owner not residing on property 11. List the date each applicant became a permanent resident of Florida. (Required) 12. List the date each applicant moved into this new home. (Required) 13. List Florida driver license number(s) or Florida ID and dates they were issued for all applicants. (Required) 14. List Florida vehicle registration tag number and date of issue for vehicle of each applicant. 15. If registered to vote, provide Palm Beach County Voter Registration number and date of registration for each applicant. The address on your voter card must match the address of the physical location where the exemption is being sought. 16. If you are a U.S. Citizen, please note USC in the box. If not a U.S. Citizen(s), provide Immigration number(s) for each applicant. A copy of your permanent alien card (front & back) must be attached. In lieu of a pending permanent resident alien card, we will accept Federal form I485, "Approval Notice for application to adjust to permanent resident status." 17. Declaration of Domicile is for applicants who do not hold a Driver License, State ID, or Voter Registration in any state. Please call our office for further instructions if this applies to you. 18. List the date of birth for each owner regardless of filing status. 19. List current employer for each applicant. 20. List the complete address from where each applicant filed their last IRS tax return. 21. List the social security number(s) for each applicant and their spouse regardless of filing status. 22. All applicants applying for Homestead Exemption must sign and date this application. For verification purposes, all future mail regarding your property will be sent to the property location address. If you believe you qualify for any of the additional exemptions listed, please contact our nearest Service Center DO NOT DELAY MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TODAY!

19 AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE ON THIS PROPERTY If you are a permanent resident of Florida and this property will be your primary residence as of January 1 this year, you should complete this application for property tax exemption NOW to pre-file for the upcoming year. A qualified Homestead Tax Exemption may entitle you to up to a $50,000 reduction in your assessed value and save you hundreds of dollars in annual property taxes. In addition, you will become eligible for further savings from the annual property assessment cap which limits annual assessment increases to no more than 3%. If your submission of the Application for Property Tax Exemption is complete, including all required documentation, you will be mailed a receipt. If your submission of the Application for Property Tax Exemption is incomplete or lacking any required documentation, your application will be placed on HOLD and you will be mailed a request for the missing information. If your application is denied due to ineligibility, you will receive a denial notice on July 1 of the tax year for which you applied. You will have 30 days to file a petition for a hearing before a Special Magistrate. ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: WIDOW/WIDOWER: DISABILITY: BLIND PERSON: TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY: QUADRIPLEGIC, HEMIPLEGIC, PARAPLEGIC SERVICE CONNECTED TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY: DISABLED VETERANS CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR: TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY: ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS AGE 65 AND OVER: Death Certificate Required Medical Documentation Required Medical Documentation Required Medical Documentation Required Federal Government Medical Documentation Required Federal Government Medical Documentation Required Medical and Income Documentation Required Income Documentation Required If you believe you qualify for any of the above additional exemptions, you should contact an Exemption Services Representative at any of the Service Center locations listed below. DO NOT DELAY MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TODAY! Governmental Center - First Floor Exemption Services Department 301 North Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida (561) Fax: (561) West County Service Center South County Service Center North County Service Center Mid-Western Service Center 2976 State Road Cumberland Dr 3188 PGA Boulevard Ste Civic Center Way Ste. 200 Belle Glade, FL Delray Beach, FL Palm Beach Gardens, FL Royal Palm Beach, FL TEL: (561) TEL: (561) TEL: (561) TEL: (561) FAX: (561) FAX: (561) FAX: (561) FAX: (561) Revised: 7/13

20 Florida Department of Revenue EX501FL Original Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption County Tax Year Case Clerk Property ID: New Change Additional Applicant Name and Address: Co-Applicant name(s): Legal Description: Phone: Marital status: Single Married Widow Divorced Widower Are you or your spouse receiving tax benefits in another county, state, or Country? (i.e. Homestead, school tax relief, tax rebate, rollback, lottery credit, etc.) Yes No If yes, Where? Your last year s address: Own Rent Other Do you or your spouse own property anywhere other than Florida? Yes No If yes, Where? Do you or your spouse have an out of state drivers license or vehicle tag? Yes No If yes, Where? Did you file tax exemptions last year? Yes No Where: Address: Permanent Florida residency required as of January 1 Homestead exemption up to $50,000* $500 Widow s exemption $500 Widower s exemption $500 Disability exemption $500 Blind persons exemption $5000 Disabled Veteran exemption Total and permanent disability exemption Quadriplegics (Documentation required) Service connected total and permanent disability exemption (Documentation required) Exemption for disabled veterans confined to wheelchairs (Documentation required) Total and permanent disability exemption (Documentation required) * To apply for an additional homestead exemption enacted by local ordinance for persons age 65 and older you must file form DR-501SC. You must either receive, or apply for, the regular homestead to get this additional homestead exemption. If you have already received regular homestead exemption, you do not need to file another form DR-501. Ownership information Percent of ownership Recorded: Book Date recorded Type of Deed Page Date of Deed NOTE: Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. It is required by section (1), Florida Statutes. The social security number will be used to verify taxpayer identity information and homestead exemption information submitted to property appraisers. Proof of residence for all owners 10 Give address of each owner not residing on property 11 Date you last became a permanent resident of Florida 12 Date of occupancy Florida driver license number Florida vehicle tag number Florida voter registration number (If U.S. citizen) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) 16 Immigration number (Alien Card if not a U.S. citizen) (Date) (Date) (Date) Declaration of domicile Date of birth Current employer Res. date Res. date Res. date 20 Address listed on your last IRS return 21 Social Security Number 22 Signature/Date I authorize this agency to obtain information to determine my eligibility for the exemptions applied for. I qualify for these exemptions under Florida Statutes. I am a permanent resident of the State of Florida and I own and occupy the property above. I understand that under section (2), Florida Statutes, any person who knowingly gives false information to claim homestead exemption is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year, a fine up to $5,000 or both. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing application and the facts in it are true. NOTE: If all information is not received by March 1st, your application will be processed for whatever exemptions you qualify for on that date.

21 This application must be filed with the Property Appraiser s Office by March 1st The information contained in this application will be provided to the Department of Revenue and the Department and/or property appraisers are authorized to provide this information to any state in which the applicant has previously resided, pursuant to( , Florida Statutes). Social security numbers will remain confidential pursuant to sections (5), and , Florida Statutes.) Notice: A tax lien can be imposed on your property. Section (1) provides: (1) (a) When the estate of any person is being probated or administered in another state under an allegation that such person was a resident of that state and the estate of such person contains real property situate in this state upon which homestead exemption has been allowed pursuant to s for any year or years within 10 years immediately prior to the death of the deceased, then within 3 years after the death of such person the property appraiser of the county where the real property is located shall, upon knowledge of such fact, record a notice of tax lien against the property among the public records of that county, and the property shall be subject to the payment of all taxes exempt there under, a penalty of 50 percent of the unpaid taxes for each year, plus 15 percent interest per year, unless the circuit court having jurisdiction over the ancillary administration in this state, determines that the decedent was a permanent resident of this state during the year or years an exemption was allowed, whereupon the lien shall not be filed or, if filed, shall be canceled of record by the property appraiser of the county where the real estate is located. (b) In addition, upon determination by the property appraiser that for any year or years within the prior 10 years a person who was not entitled to a homestead exemption was granted a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes, it shall be the duty of the property appraiser making such determination to serve upon the owner a notice of intent to record in the public records of the county a notice of tax lien against any property owned by that person in the county, and such property shall be identified in the notice of tax lien. Such property which is situated in this state shall be subject to the taxes exempted thereby, plus a penalty of 50 percent of the unpaid taxes for each year and 15 percent interest per annum. However, if a homestead exemption is improperly granted as a result of a clerical mistake or omission by the property appraiser, the person improperly receiving the exemption shall not be assessed penalty and interest. Before any such lien may be filed, the owner so notified must be given 30 days to pay the taxes, penalties, and interest.

22 Florida Voter Registration Application Part 1 Instructions (DS-DE #39, R1S-2.040, F.A.C. (eff. 01/2012) Información en español: Sirvase llamar a la oficina del supervisor de elecciones de su condado si le interesa obtener este formulario en español. To Register in Florida, you must be: A U.S. citizen, A Florida resident, and At least 18 years old (you may also preregister if you are 16 or 17 years old but you cannot vote until you are 18). If you have ever been convicted of a felony or if a court has ever found you to be mentally incapacitated as to your right to vote, your right to vote must be restored before you can register. If you do not meet any one of these requirements, you are not eligible to register. Where to Register: You can register to vote in-person or by mailing or hand-delivering your application to any supervisor of elections office, any office that issues driver s licenses any voter registration agency (for example, any public assistance office, center for independent living, office serving persons with disabilities, public library, or armed forces recruitment office) or the Division of Elections. If mailing application, be sure to add sufficient postage. Deadline to Register: The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before an upcoming election. You can update your registration record at any time, but to change your political party for a primary election, you must make the change by the registration deadline. For a new application, you will be contacted if your application is incomplete, denied or a duplicate of an existing registration. If you receive a voter information card, that means you are registered to vote. Identification (ID) Requirements: If you are a new applicant, state and federal law require you to provide a current and valid Florida driver s license number (FL DL#) or Florida identification card number (FL ID#). If you have not been issued a FL DL# or FL ID#, you must then provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, check None on the application. If you do not provide any number or do not check None, your registration may be denied. See s.303, HAVA and section (6), Fla. Stat. Special ID requirements: If you are registering by mail, have never voted in Florida, and have never been issued one of the ID numbers above, you must include with your application, or at a later time before you vote, one of the following: A copy of an ID that shows your name and photo (acceptable IDs)--U.S. Passport, debit or credit card, military ID, Student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, or public assistance ID; or A copy of an ID that shows your name and current residence address (acceptable documents)--utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document. You do not have to provide the special ID to register if you are 65 or older, have a temporary or permanent physical disability, are a member of the active uniformed services or merchant marine who is absent from the county for active duty, or a family member thereof, or are currently living outside the U.S. but otherwise eligible to vote in Florida. If you vote at the polls, you will still need to show a photo/signature ID as is required of all voters. Florida Voter Registration Application Part 2 Form (DS-DE #39, R1S-2.040, F.A.C. (eff. 01/2012) Political Party Affiliation: Florida is a closed primary election state. That means registered voters affiliated with a political party can only vote for that party s candidates in a partisan race on a primary election ballot. However, regardless of the political party with which you registered, you can still vote in the primary election on any issue, any nonpartisan race or any race where the candidate will face no opposition in the general election. Indicate the political party with which you wish to be registered. If you leave the political party affiliation field blank, you will be registered without any party affiliation. For a list of political parties registered in Florida, go to the Division of Elections website under the heading For the Voters at: Race/Ethnicity: You are not required to list your race or ethnicity. However, if you choose to do so, please choose only one from the list. Public Record Notice: This application becomes a public record when filed. However, the following information is not available to the public and is used only for voter registration purposes: your FL DL#, FL ID# and SSN, where you registered to vote, and whether you declined to register or update your voter registration record when asked by a voter registration agency. Your signature can be viewed but not copied. (Section , Fla. Stat.) Criminal Offense: It is a 3rd degree felony to submit false information. Penalties include fines up to $5,000 and/or up to 5 years of prison. Questions: For more information, contact your local supervisor of elections or refer to the Division of Elections website at: All shaded lettered boxes are required for a new registration. The downloadable/printable online form is available at: This is: New Registration Record Update/Change (e.g., Address, Party Affiliation, Name, Signature) Request to Replace Voter Information Card OFFICIAL USE ONLY A Are you a citizen of the United States of America? YES NO B I affirm that I am not a convicted felon, or if I am, my right to vote has been restored. C I affirm that I have not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting or, if I have, my right to vote has been restored. D Date of Birth (Enter in format MM-DD-YYYY) - - E F G Florida Driver s License (FL DL) or Florida identification (FL ID) Card Number FVRS No: If no FL DL or FL ID, then provide Last 4 digits of Social Security Number Last Name First Name Middle Name or Initial Name Suffix (Jr., Sr., I, II, etc.): Address Where You Live (legal residence-no P.O. Box) Apt/Lot/Unit City County Zip Code Mailing Address (if different from above address) Apt/Lot/Unit City State or Country Zip Code Address Where You Were Last Registered to Vote Apt/Lot/Unit City State Zip Code I have NONE of these numbers. Former Name (if name is changed) Party Affiliation (Check only one. If left blank, you will be registered without party affiliation) Florida Democratic Party Republican Party of Florida No party affiliation Minor political party (print name): H Oath: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Florida, that I am qualified to register as an elector under the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, and that all information provided in this application is true. Gender M Race/Ethnicity (Check only one) American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Black, not of Hispanic Origin Hispanic White, not of Hispanic Origin Other: Multi-racial SIGN/ MARK HERE F State or Country of Birth Telephone No. (optional) ( ) Active Uniformed Services, Merchant Marine, or Overseas U.S. Citizen (Check only one if applicable) Active duty uniformed services/merchant marine Family member of active duty uniformed services or merchant marine member U.S. Citizen Residing Outside U.S. I will need assistance with voting. I am interested in becoming a poll worker. Date