The Military Insurance Exemption Information is a document published by the Alachua County Tax Collector that explains when a U.S. Armed Forces member who is a Florida resident stationed outside Florida is exempt from providing proof of Florida insurance. It lists the evidence required, such as an out-of-state mailing address and proof of duty assignment, and includes an affidavit for the member or spouse to sign. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Alachua County Tax Collector.
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What is Exhibit E?
Military Insurance Exemption Information is a two-exhibit document, published by the Alachua County Tax Collector, that explains when a U.S. Armed Forces member who is a Florida resident stationed outside Florida is exempt from providing proof of Florida insurance, and supplies the affidavit.
The first part, Exhibit E (U.S. ARMED FORCES INSURANCE EXEMPTION INFORMATION), states the two circumstances in which the exemption applies and lists everything required: an out-of-state address, proof of duty assignment, an affidavit about where the vehicle is kept, and proof of insurance.
The second part, Exhibit F (Certificate for Florida Resident Who is an Active Duty U.S. Armed Forces Member Currently Stationed in a State Other Than Florida), is the affidavit. The member identifies the motor vehicle or vessel by year, make and identification number, gives the effective date of the duty orders and the state of assignment, and signs under penalties of perjury.
Both pages carry the code RS-36 and cite Florida PDFs at https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/military/milexempt.pdf and https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/military/milpak.pdf. Exhibit E also refers to the "Verification: A. Acceptable Forms of Proof" pages of the procedure it belongs to; those pages are not part of this PDF.
The exemption applies only to vehicles registered in the name of the member, the member's non-military spouse or a dependent child or children.
Who needs to file Exhibit E?
The exemption is for a U.S. Armed Forces member who is a Florida resident stationed outside Florida. It applies when both of these are true:
- The member, or a non-U.S. Armed Forces spouse, is an owner, co-owner or registrant of the vehicle.
- The member is a Florida resident stationed outside Florida.
The affidavit in Exhibit F is made by an active duty member who claims Florida as home of record. It is signed by the member or the spouse. The exemption covers only vehicles registered in the name of the member, the non-military spouse or a dependent child or children.
Retired members are excluded. Exhibit E says retired U.S. Armed Forces members living in Florida are considered Florida residents, must meet Florida insurance requirements and must have a Florida driver license. A service ID that contains the word "retired" is not accepted as proof of duty assignment.
Drivers with a commercial driver license (CDL) are covered, with a different address rule: they provide an out-of-state mailing address and must keep their Florida residential address on record.
When to file Exhibit E
The evidence in Exhibit E is needed when the vehicle is registered for the first time or renewed. For all original registrations, a copy of the duty orders is required, and it is also acceptable for renewals. For renewals only, the member's service ID or an Exhibit F affidavit confirming the duty assignment and its date can be used instead.
The Exhibit F affidavit is completed with the effective date of the duty orders and the state where the member is stationed, so have those before you start. The document prints no separate deadline; its timing follows the registration or renewal it supports.
Documents you need
- Non-CDL drivers: an out-of-state residential and mailing address for the member, which will show on the Florida Vehicle Registration Certificate.
- CDL drivers: an out-of-state mailing address for the member, which will show on the Florida Vehicle Registration Certificate; the Florida residential address stays on record.
- Proof of duty assignment, one of three: a copy of the duty orders (required for all original registrations, also acceptable for renewals).
- Renewals only: the member's service ID, which must not contain the word "retired".
- An Exhibit F affidavit from the member confirming the duty assignment to another state and the date of assignment, as another form of proof of duty assignment.
- An affidavit that the vehicle is maintained in the member's state of duty assignment and will not be driven in Florida except in a transient visitor status (Exhibit F).
- Proof of insurance as described in "Verification: A. Acceptable Forms of Proof" on pages three and four of the procedure; a written English translation is required if it is in another language.
How to fill out Exhibit E
Confirm the exemption applies
Check that the member or non-military spouse is an owner, co-owner or registrant, and that the member is a Florida resident stationed outside Florida. Retired members living in Florida are not covered.
Collect the Exhibit E evidence
Gather the out-of-state address, proof of duty assignment and proof of insurance listed in Exhibit E. Add an English translation of any insurance proof in another language.
Enter the member's name
On the Exhibit F affidavit, write the name of the active duty U.S. Armed Forces member on the line after "I".
Describe the vehicle or vessel
Enter the Year, the Make of Vehicle/Vessel and the Vehicle/Vessel identification Number of the motor vehicle or vessel purchased while stationed outside Florida.
Enter the duty orders date and state
Write the date the duty orders are effective and the State where you are stationed in the certification that the member resides outside Florida.
Read the certifications
Confirm each statement: Florida home of record, out-of-state mailing address, vehicle maintained in the state of duty assignment and not driven in Florida except as a transient visitor, and acceptable out-of-state proof of insurance.
Sign the affidavit
The U.S. Armed Forces member or spouse signs on the signature line, declaring under penalties of perjury that the facts are true.
Review and download the PDF
Check the name, vehicle details, date and state against your duty orders and registration. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and gather it with the Exhibit E items.
How to submit Exhibit E
Exhibit E and Exhibit F name no submission channel of their own. Exhibit E ties the evidence it lists to original registrations and renewals and refers to the Florida Vehicle Registration Certificate, and neither exhibit prints a mailing address, portal or appointment rule.
The Alachua County Tax Collector publishes the PDF at http://www.alachuacollector.com/forms/military_ins_exemption.pdf. Ask that office how and where it takes the items.
Gather together the items Exhibit E requires: the out-of-state address, proof of duty assignment (duty orders, service ID for renewals, or the Exhibit F affidavit), the affidavit that the vehicle stays in the state of duty assignment, and proof of insurance, with a written English translation if it is in another language. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Presenting a service ID that contains the word "retired" as proof of duty assignment; it is not accepted.
- Using the service ID as proof for an original registration; Exhibit E offers it only for renewals, while duty orders cover both.
- Claiming the exemption as a retired member living in Florida, who is considered a Florida resident and must carry Florida insurance and a Florida driver license.
- Registering the vehicle in the name of someone other than the member, the non-military spouse or a dependent child or children.
- Submitting proof of insurance in another language without a written English translation.
- Omitting the out-of-state mailing address, or, for non-CDL drivers, the out-of-state residential address as well.
- CDL drivers dropping the Florida residential address; it must stay on their record.
- Signing the Exhibit F affidavit while planning to drive the vehicle in Florida beyond a transient visitor status.
- Leaving the Exhibit F signature line blank; the affidavit is made under penalties of perjury.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Military Insurance Exemption Information?
It is a document from the Alachua County Tax Collector made of Exhibit E and Exhibit F. Exhibit E explains when a Florida-resident Armed Forces member stationed outside Florida is exempt from providing proof of Florida insurance and what is required; Exhibit F is the affidavit.
Who qualifies for the U.S. Armed Forces insurance exemption?
The member or a non-military spouse must be an owner, co-owner or registrant, and the member must be a Florida resident stationed outside Florida. The vehicle must be registered in the name of the member, the non-military spouse or a dependent child or children.
Does a retired service member qualify?
No. Exhibit E states that retired U.S. Armed Forces members living in Florida are considered Florida residents. They must comply with Florida insurance requirements and have a Florida driver license, and a service ID containing "retired" is not accepted as proof.
What proof of duty assignment is accepted?
A copy of the duty orders, accepted for original registrations and renewals; for renewals only, the member's service ID without the word "retired"; or an Exhibit F affidavit confirming the duty assignment to another state and its date.
Is this an Alachua County property tax form?
No. Although the Alachua County Tax Collector publishes it, its content is about the exemption from providing proof of Florida insurance for a vehicle or vessel of an Armed Forces member. It does not mention property tax.
Does proof of insurance need to be in English?
Yes, or it needs a translation. If proof of insurance is in a language other than English, Exhibit E requires a written translation into English to accompany it. Acceptable forms of proof are described on pages three and four of the procedure.
Who signs the Exhibit F affidavit?
The line reads "Signature of U.S. Armed Forces Member or Spouse". The affidavit is made under penalties of perjury, declaring that the person has read the document and the facts in it are true.
Can I fill out the Military Insurance Exemption Information online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file anything with the Alachua County Tax Collector; you handle the paperwork through the agency's channels.
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