Resources for the New Florida Resident 

The following is a list of links and resources to help you with your move to Florida or to help you enjoy the Florida lifestyle while you are here.  Many of these links will help you carry out the suggestions given to you in THE OFFICIAL SNOWBIRD’S GUIDE TO BECOMING A FLORIDA RESIDENT, such as how to take advantage of Florida’s homestead law.  Plus- secrets the County Tax Collectors don’t want you to know.

Becoming a Florida Resident

Auto and Boat Registration and Titles
Driver's Licenses for New Residents
Boat Registration and Title Information
Fishing and Hunting Licenses and Permits

Florida State Government Links

State of Florida Government Portal
Florida Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes
Florida Department of Education
Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations
Florida Division of Consumer Services- Lemon Law Program
Florida Health Finder (Agency for Health Care Administration)
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection- Report an Environmental Emergency
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Department of Health – Group Care Facilities
Florida Public Service Commission
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida State Treasury (Department of Financial Services)

Florida Statutes, Laws, and Regulations

Florida Statutes, Constitution and Laws
Municipal Codes and Ordinances of Florida Cities and Counties
Florida Administrative Code

Florida County Information

Florida Counties Information
Municipal Codes and Ordinances of Florida Cities and Counties

Business and Consumer Sites

Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Housing Coalition
Florida Tax Watch
Better Business Bureau
Florida Division of Consumer Services- Lemon Law Program

Florida Travel and Tourism

VisitFlorida.com

Miscellaneous 

Organ Donor Information
Florida Prepaid College Plan
Lawyer Referral Service - Florida Bar
Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm Program