Request for Electronic Title by Mail is a one-page form from the Alachua County Tax Collector's office. The titled owner of a vehicle uses it to ask the office to print the vehicle's electronic title and mail it to the owner's address. It is one of the Alachua County Tax Collector forms. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the office receives the request only through the mailing channel printed on the form.
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What is Request for Electronic Title by Mail – Alachua County, FL?
Request for Electronic Title by Mail is the Alachua County Tax Collector form on which the current titled owner of a vehicle asks the Tax Collector's office to print the vehicle's electronic title and mail it to the owner's mailing address.
The form is a single page with three numbered sections: applicant/owner information, vehicle information and the applicant's certification. Above them, the applicant picks one method of delivery. The form describes two: USPS Express Mail, with the title typically arriving within 5 business days, and USPS Regular Mail, typically within 10 to 15 business days. A small table beside each option shows the title fee, the postage and the total for that option.
The office prints and mails the title only if the requester's name appears as the current titled owner of the described vehicle. The applicant therefore certifies, under penalties of perjury, that he or she is the current titled owner and that the facts stated are true.
The form is dated Rev. 12/2021 and carries the Alachua County Tax Collector's address and website, www.AlachuaCollector.com. It is a request to print and mail a title that already exists electronically; the form does not describe any other title transaction.
Who needs to file Request for Electronic Title by Mail – Alachua County, FL?
The main group is the current titled owner of a vehicle who wants the Alachua County Tax Collector's office to print and mail the electronic title. The form says it must be fully completed by the applicant, who is the titled owner, and your name must appear as the current titled owner of the described vehicle.
- Owners of the described vehicle. You describe the vehicle by VIN, year and make in section 2.
- Applicants who want the title by mail. The form asks for a mailing address, and the title is sent there.
- Co-owners. The form asks for a copy of the valid identification of the "applicant/owner(s)"; it names one applicant who signs and certifies.
Do not use this form if your name does not appear as the current titled owner. The form prints no rule on a representative signing for the owner, so the owner completes and signs it. The form addresses only the printing and mailing of an electronic title.
When to file Request for Electronic Title by Mail – Alachua County, FL
Send the form whenever you are the current titled owner of a vehicle and want the Alachua County Tax Collector's office to print and mail its electronic title. The form prints no due date or renewal period.
The delivery option you choose sets the expected arrival time: the form says USPS Express Mail typically arrives within 5 business days and USPS Regular Mail typically within 10 to 15 business days. For questions about a request already mailed, the form lists the office phone number, (352) 374-5236.
Documents you need
- A photocopy of the applicant/owner(s) valid identification, included with the form.
- A check or money order for only one amount, made payable to John Power, Tax Collector, covering the title fee and the postage for the delivery option you checked.
How to fill out Request for Electronic Title by Mail – Alachua County, FL
Choose your method of delivery
Under Method of Delivery, check only one option: USPS Express Mail or USPS Regular Mail. Note the title fee, postage and total shown for the option you choose so your payment matches it.
Enter applicant and owner information
In section 1, enter the printed name of the applicant/owner, e-mail and daytime phone. Then enter the mailing address, city, state and ZIP code where the title should be mailed.
Describe the vehicle
In section 2, enter the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), the year and the make of the vehicle. The vehicle must be one for which your name is the current titled owner.
Read the applicant's certification
Section 3 states that you are the current titled owner and are asking the Alachua County Tax Collector's office to print and mail your electronic title to the mailing address above. It is made under penalties of perjury.
Sign and date the form
Enter your signature as applicant/owner and the date in section 3. The applicant who is the titled owner signs.
Prepare identification and payment
Make a photocopy of the applicant/owner(s) valid identification. Prepare a check or money order for only one amount, payable to John Power, Tax Collector.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the name, mailing address, VIN, year, make and delivery option are correct, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Mail it with your ID copy and payment as described under How to submit.
How to submit Request for Electronic Title by Mail – Alachua County, FL
The form is sent by mail to the Alachua County Tax Collector. It lists no other submission channel.
- By mail: Alachua County Tax Collector, 5830 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653.
- What to include: the fully completed and signed form, a photocopy of the applicant/owner(s) valid identification, and a check or money order for only one amount, made payable to John Power, Tax Collector.
- Delivery method: check one option on the form, USPS Express Mail or USPS Regular Mail. The form shows the title fee, postage and total for each option; call the office at (352) 374-5236 if you need to confirm an amount.
The form's header also lists three office locations in Gainesville, but its MAIL TO line gives the NW 34th Blvd address above. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Requesting the title when your name does not appear as the current titled owner of the vehicle; the office prints and mails the title only to the titled owner.
- Leaving out the photocopy of the applicant/owner(s) valid identification, which the form lists among the items to include.
- Checking both delivery options or neither; the form says to check one.
- Sending a check or money order that is not made payable to John Power, Tax Collector, or one that combines more than one amount.
- Skipping the signature and date in section 3; the certification is made under penalties of perjury.
- Leaving out the VIN, year or make in section 2, so the office cannot tell which vehicle's title to print.
- Having someone other than the titled owner complete the form; it must be fully completed by the applicant who is the titled owner.
- Mailing the request to another office location instead of the MAIL TO address, 5830 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Request for Electronic Title by Mail?
It is an Alachua County Tax Collector form the titled owner of a vehicle uses to ask the office to print the vehicle's electronic title and mail it to the owner's mailing address. The form says your name must appear as the current titled owner.
Who can use the Alachua County electronic title request?
Only the current titled owner of the described vehicle. The form must be fully completed by the applicant, who is the titled owner, and it includes a certification, under penalties of perjury, that the applicant holds the title.
What do I send with the electronic title request?
Send the fully completed form, a photocopy of the applicant/owner(s) valid identification, and a check or money order for only one amount, made payable to John Power, Tax Collector. The form lists all three as required.
Where do I mail the Request for Electronic Title by Mail?
Mail it to Alachua County Tax Collector, 5830 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653. The form names no other channel. The office phone number printed on the form is (352) 374-5236.
How long does it take to receive an electronic title by mail?
The form says USPS Express Mail typically arrives within 5 business days and USPS Regular Mail typically within 10 to 15 business days. You check one of the two delivery options on the form.
How much does it cost to have the title mailed?
A title fee applies, plus postage depending on the delivery option you check. The form shows the fee, postage and total for each option and asks for one check or money order payable to John Power, Tax Collector. Call (352) 374-5236 to confirm amounts.
Can I fill out the Request for Electronic Title by Mail online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the request to the Tax Collector; you mail the completed form yourself to the address printed on it.
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