(850) 689-5700 (850) 651-7300
OKALOOSA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
www.okaloosatax.com
ATTENTION: ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS
The Division of Motor Vehicles in Tallahassee Florida issued a statement on
December 27, 1995 exempting members of the United States Armed Forces assigned to duty
outside Florida from the requirements to provide proof of Florida motor vehicle insurance when
certain circumstances exist:
1. The mo
tor vehicle owner, co-owner or registrant is a legal resident of Florida and subject to
Florida motor vehicle registration.
2. The motor vehicle owner, co-owner or registrant is a member of the United States Armed
Forces and stationed outside of Florida due to military orders.
3. The vehicle is garaged or operated outside the State of Florida.
When the above circumstances are applicable proof of Florida insurance will be
waived provided the following documentation is submitted:
1. An out o
f state address for the Florida Vehicle Registration certificate.
2. Proof of active military status by submitting one of the following:
a. Copy of Military Orders or
b. An affidavit from the military members’ commanding officer which confirms the military
orders and date of assignment.
3. An affidavit stating the motor vehicle will not be operated in the State of Florida.
4. Proof of insurance by submitting one of the following;
a. Insurance card or
b. Insurance policy’s declaration page
Please return these documents with the registration certificate or renewal notice with the
appropriate fees. This process must be repeated each year at renewal time to be exempt from
proof of Florida insurance. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to assisting
you with the renewal of your vehicle registration.
Okaloos
a County
Tax Collector Office
1250 N. Eglin Pkwy Suite 101
Shalimar, FL 32579
302 N. Wilson St, Ste. 101
Crestview, FL 32536
701 East John Sims Pkwy Suite 202
Niceville, FL 32578
4012 Commons Dr. W Unit 122
Destin, FL 32541
Bld 210, 310 Van Matre Ave.
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
120 Simpson Ave
Hurlburt Field, FL 32544