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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the Florida State Beekeepers Association?
The Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) is a Florida Not For Profit Organization that consists of many volunteers who addresses issues from beekeeper legislative issues to funding research for honey bee preservation and diseases prevention.
I've bought a voucher. Should I renew my registration?
Yes. Renew your registration and wait for the new plate to become available.
Once manufactured, you will receive a letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) with instructions on how to exchange your current plate for your newly approved specialty license plate.
Will I receive a printed voucher?
No. The voucher will be attached to your driver record in the State of Florida’s registration system. You will be able to redeem it once the plates are produced and you request the plate at time of renewal or as an on-demand plate replacement.
What should I expect the Fees to be once the plate is available?
The annual renewal fee will be $33.00 plus any convenience fee applicable with renewing on line.
What is the yearly cost for a specialty plate?
Once you have switched to the new specialty plate, the cost will be the annual renewal fee plus the specialty plate fee will be $33.00. If renewing on line, there may be a convenience fee charge.
Are there vehicles that cannot use a specialty plate?
Yes. The following vehicle cannot obtain a specialty plate. Commercial trucks required to have front and rear plates, truck tractors, government vehicles, commercial trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or greater. Motorcycles and Handicap plates cannot have the specialty plate incorporated.
Why must I provide purchaser and recipient information?
The State of Florida allows anyone to purchase a specialty plate pre-sale voucher for themselves or for another person as long as the recipient is the holder of a Florida driver license or registration. If you are both the purchaser and the recipient, you should enter your information into both sections for the sale to process correctly.
Why do I have to pay extra every year for a specialty license plate?
The purpose of specialty license plates is to raise funds for a particular cause. The use of a specialty license plate is a voluntary purchase and can be discontinued at any time.
Where does the money for specialty license plates go?
Of the $33.00 charge for the plate, $25.00 will go directly to the Florida State Beekeeper Association (FSBA) who will in turn provide financial support for honey bee research as well as provide grants for education and support local bee clubs. Chapter 320.08058, Florida Statutes, provides direction to the department regarding the distribution of specialty license plate funds. The department provides a Monthly Revenue Collections Report with additional information.
The Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) is a Florida Not For Profit Organization that consists of many volunteers who addresses issues from beekeeper legislative issues to funding research for honey bee preservation and diseases prevention.
I've bought a voucher. Should I renew my registration?
Yes. Renew your registration and wait for the new plate to become available.
Once manufactured, you will receive a letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) with instructions on how to exchange your current plate for your newly approved specialty license plate.
Will I receive a printed voucher?
No. The voucher will be attached to your driver record in the State of Florida’s registration system. You will be able to redeem it once the plates are produced and you request the plate at time of renewal or as an on-demand plate replacement.
What should I expect the Fees to be once the plate is available?
The annual renewal fee will be $33.00 plus any convenience fee applicable with renewing on line.
What is the yearly cost for a specialty plate?
Once you have switched to the new specialty plate, the cost will be the annual renewal fee plus the specialty plate fee will be $33.00. If renewing on line, there may be a convenience fee charge.
Are there vehicles that cannot use a specialty plate?
Yes. The following vehicle cannot obtain a specialty plate. Commercial trucks required to have front and rear plates, truck tractors, government vehicles, commercial trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or greater. Motorcycles and Handicap plates cannot have the specialty plate incorporated.
Why must I provide purchaser and recipient information?
The State of Florida allows anyone to purchase a specialty plate pre-sale voucher for themselves or for another person as long as the recipient is the holder of a Florida driver license or registration. If you are both the purchaser and the recipient, you should enter your information into both sections for the sale to process correctly.
Why do I have to pay extra every year for a specialty license plate?
The purpose of specialty license plates is to raise funds for a particular cause. The use of a specialty license plate is a voluntary purchase and can be discontinued at any time.
Where does the money for specialty license plates go?
Of the $33.00 charge for the plate, $25.00 will go directly to the Florida State Beekeeper Association (FSBA) who will in turn provide financial support for honey bee research as well as provide grants for education and support local bee clubs. Chapter 320.08058, Florida Statutes, provides direction to the department regarding the distribution of specialty license plate funds. The department provides a Monthly Revenue Collections Report with additional information.
UPDATE NOTICE: We have reached the pre-sale threshold (vouchers no longer need to be purchased)... and the plate will soon be manufactured and available to Florida drivers at your Tax Collector/Tag Agency office regardless of where you purchased your pre-sales voucher.
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