Moving to Florida? Guide for New Residents 🌴 DMV, Car Registration, Retiring, Pets, SunPass

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Fellow Floridians - feel free to share your own tips or helpful hints to anyone moving here!

[@lynnyoung8443]

fl sounds good but this woud be to much for me to do on my own its to bad

[@theweatherboy2202]

I love to live in Miami

[@MOBU76]

Hi Melanie, i am planing to move from NY to FL in September 1. I am a realtor here in NY. If i get RE license in FL and sign with the broker to work as a real estate agent (in Sarasota in my case) , will this be considered as a "having job" when applying for an apartment rental?

[@peterpowers4851]

If anyone is wondering, I just registered my 2 cars in Florida (April 2022) from out of state and the cost to register was 3 dollars short of a grand! If finances are tight make sure you budget for this.

[@m.s.r.1795]

This is true. It was $540 for one vehicle for only a license plate, title and two year registration.

[@asherhouseman6838]

When I drove down to Florida from Minnesota to meet my realtor, she didn't mention anything about the toll ways. That was quite a surprise when I rolled up on the first one. I stopped my car dead in its tracks between the two options (Cash, Eplate) trying to figure out which one I should take. I wish all realtors, like yourself, told their clients about those tollways.

[@phillipwayneblanchard]

if i bought a house in Florida,I would surely use this Lady! She is very knowledgeable and easy on da eyes!

[@zenmariac7956]

This was the only helpful video I’ve found on paperwork/legal resident requirements for moving to Florida! I was able to create a basic plan when I would otherwise just be winging it and definitely would have missed a few things. Thank you so much for making this.

[@apdaniel3735]

Perfect timing I'm moving in two days👍🏾🎈

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Good luck!!

[@MOBU76]

how do you like it so far and where exactly did you move to?

[@apdaniel3735]

MOBU Hey, I moved to Miami last year and just moved to Miami Beach last month. I love it. Miami is the perfect city for me, it’s full of flavor, diversity and culture. Also, theres so many different neighborhoods with a variety of feels, so I’m sure you’ll find a community for you if you choose Miami. Fort Lauderdale is nice as well.

[@Sara-vl3ql]

yessss

[@miguelquazar883]

May God bless you. You are going to need a blessing...

[@cindyl542]

There is another pass called uni pass that covers 18 states we love the convenience of that.

[@josryder7841]

Super helpful to know what to expect as we prepare to move! These tips are being added to my relocation to do list. Thank you

[@jamesrussell3272]

Very concise & pretty useful load of info for the newcomers👍👍👍🇺🇸🌟

[@nickclemente9493]

Perfect timing. We start driving Saturday.

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Nick Clemente Yay! Safe travels!

[@3isaiah61]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! THIS HELPED ME SOOO MUCH!!

[@TheChoochooboy99]

They charge registration fees based on weight as well. The lighter your vehicle the less expensive it is.

[@Chaplain56]

Hi Melanie, i bumped into your videos one day and cant thank you enough for all the amazing information you share on your channel. My wife and I are retiring in the next few months and I wish we would had bumped into you before we got our realtor. We are buying a new home in Odessa. I have now subscribed to your Chanel and will watch all your videos. Thank you

[@makeupunlimited]

registering the car is costly too. 485 and this was about 5yrs ago.

[@setfreeanddelivered586]

@@noreenn6976 How much for car insurance?

[@scsmith4604]

A friend of mine kept a home in FL and a home in CT and spent about the same amount of time in each working in an environment where he can work from home and did so in both locations for a company from CA. CT told him that despite him having spent the appropriate number of days in Florida, changing his address on all bank accounts, getting a DL, changing voter location, and registering cars and personal watercraft in FL they did not care. It went to court and the judge ruled for my friend all because his dog and wife spend more time in Florida than he does. The judge in CT said that because the dog is in FL then that is where his real home is.

[@kevinginsberg4869]

Moving to Wesley Chapel from Ohio on Sept. 3rd., can't wait.

[@H2OTOYS-90]

I-PASS works now too.

[@ericakoenegstein5693]

How do you do a proof of resident form for Florida if working on getting established?

[@joeys9299]

Excellent information Melanie!! My partner and I are looking forward to our move to the Tampa area in Spring 2020 and we plan on reaching out to use you as our realtor. 👍🏻🌴☀️

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Can't wait to help you both!

[@davidbarthel9976]

My understanding of moving there has been that the minute you start working there is when you have to get a drivers license, as well as vehicle registration and tile. If you don't work but are just there 4 or 5 months a year you don't have to do that.

[@ericperich1240]

This is a Very Helpful Informative Video! Answers a lot of Questions. Thank you so much Melanie! Enjoy your Weekend.

[@moetarawally-maldonado1768]

I’m planning on moving to Florida when finished with college in the state of Maryland

[@chimera1767]

I'm moving down there in two years so this is really helpful!

[@waltersamuel2077]

Can I use my New York license to register a car in Florida with a Florida car insurance? Thanks.

[@gerryyoung2456]

Thinking of moving back to Florida I lived in tampa 4 years ago and could possibly be coming back. I lived in Hillsborough County at that time by the University, so I will apply for some handyman jobs and give it a shot.

[@oldmanghost5113]

Thanks for the info on Homestead. My kids just bought a house in Riverview. We were renting in the Carrollwood/Citrus park area since 2016. (2 Different houses) Tip - If you are going to rent make sure you take video with proof of date of any problems with the property. The last place we rented sent us a $5,000 plus bill for damages that were already present before move in. One such item was the water filtration system. All of this was noted on the form the agent filled out but then did not give us a copy. Fortunately we did take video and are now waiting for a response from the company that owns the property. This is the second time we have had this problem.

[@TheChoochooboy99]

My wife is a teacher with highly qualified credentials. She received ten offers from ten different school districts without one formal interview. She had a job lined up six months before we moved. I had a job in the logistics field a week after I got here. Jobs are not hard to find if you are willing to work your way up.

[@VicToR_Rider]

I've watched a lot of videos about moving to Florida and yours is the best and most informative. Thank you.

[@timclark6379]

Very much appreciated and helpful Melanie!

[@harryp1665]

Thank you, this might have been the most helpful video I have seen.

[@GregLionProductions]

I am super super nervous. I have an incredible opportunity to live and help take care of family property in Florida. It's country...but it's not too too far from towns and cities to work. I have experience in a trade, I should be able to find work. I'm just so scared. I've been here in NY my entire life, I don't know anywhere else. I guess change is always scary

[@valeriasevilla-mercado2568]

Can I get the Sunpass even if my car is still registered in CA?

[@Latvian13]

Thank you Melanie! Very helpful info! Moving to Sarasota area next year. 🌞🌺🌴

[@GlassicGamer]

I am planning on moving to around New Port Richey to Tarpon Springs area and have been searching for homes which I will be buying for with cash, around September.. I will be in between jobs during this move but am hoping to land a Medical IT position as I have 10+ years of experience.

[@mysticalfairy32]

I’m so glad you made this

[@wildwoodtop]

If I move to Florida does the vehicle I'm bringing to Florida required that the inspection is good in the state I'm bringing it from?

[@MrMusic55123]

I got my ID but the picture was very bad with no smile, is there a way to retake the picture ?

[@bugwar5545]

Have you discussed this with the place that took the picture????

[@jillmorton3096]

So informative! Thanks for tips😁

[@MJCLAXDEN]

Great video, Melanie!

[@HypeStadium]

what is the average electric and water bill for a standard ranch house in central florida?

[@bugwar5545]

Have you discussed this with the utility companies?

[@MsTiffanycb]

Moving summer 2020!

[@reginechanelle]

Same!

[@paulpeace6455]

Very helpful video.. Looking for house between Orlando and Tampa....

[@janaejones8709]

My husband decided to go ahead of me and our children to look for a job the beginning of March and was also waiting for the National Guard to transfer his unit from NY to West Palm. The Coronavirus Virus hits & his transfer goes through when he had to report back to NY to drill. So now everything seems thrown off. He should’ve started his job that was lined up and found a place for us. He’s been active with the Guard now while the kids and I are stuck at my parents 😩. I wanted to get acclimated to the area before the kids would start school. They get out in June here and now it seems like we have to rush since school start in August :/ My husband is okay and never contracted the virus and his contract ends the end of June. First we were looking to move to Port Saint Lucie and Now we are looking into Ft. Lauderdale. Such a stressful time.

[@ryanap]

Thank you for the great content.

[@Maelani_mymelode]

Thank you! Very informative video

[@domitilatorres337]

Can you do south Carolina

[@arod006]

Wow. Great video.

[@michelleburney5464]

Iam moving from Sacramento ca to Jacksonville fl this feb

[@MrSeriale123]

....i love this what YOU are doing....Thanks

[@VonSolo5]

So helpful! Thank you very much.

[@jessiez8941]

Hello! I just came across this but what about marriage licenses or certificates? What if you are married another state? Thanks!

[@terryliu3635]

This is great! Thanks!

[@MrJordanwain]

I’d love to move to the state of Florida from the UK. It’s almost impossible! Being 25 I don’t have $100k+ to invest and I’m not a doctor. :( looks like it’s just a load more rain for me. I really enjoy watching your videos to see what real life in Florida is like.

[@MrJordanwain]

The only way it looks like I could get a visa would be through investing $100k into buying an American company

[@MrJordanwain]

Noreen N, I meant looks like I have to put up with the rain in the UK for longer.

[@akimelton]

Stay in the U.K. you would hate it here honestly

[@bugwar5545]

Can't be that hard to get here, illegals do it every day and are living the life of Riley on the taxpayer dime.

[@David-ob5or]

I can't find any Florida state laws on pets needing a license. Just states they need up to date shots by a licensed vet.

[@JGW845]

An up to date rabies vaccination is required and "your" county will issue a tag that is required to be worn by your cat or dog. You are also well advised to have your pets inoculated for other viruses and diseases. Heart worm is carried by mosquitoes and both cats and dogs should be treated prophylactically. Fleas are vicious and relentless. They also carry cat tapeworm. If fleas get into your house you are in for misery.

[@kimmiekoolbeans]

Cute channel girl! Love it! We live in the keys so I have people ask all this stuff too. Well said.. I’ll send viewers your way..

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Thank you!

[@jojojo6147]

Can you recommend a Realtor in the Bonita Springs/Naples area?

[@brookexp4710]

Do pets have to wear the tags if they're indoor only ? My cats don't leave the house and they literally won't wear a collar.

[@bugwar5545]

Or just move out of the city. County ain't got that level of control over your life.

[@anthonyburrell1166]

Very, very informative,

[@bboyboy1635]

You want to buy a house?

[@tonyjackson6188]

Nice video and info, also became a subscriber as well...👍🤗🤗

[@MrGaryg20047]

Like any other city or town what are the bad parts not to move to?

[@bugwar5545]

Check the voter registration lists, that you give you a good idea of where the Democrats hide out.

[@easysnipe401]

I'm thinking about moving to florida but idk yet is it good place to live or what cities should I look at

[@Columbus1152]

That's like saying, "I'm thinking of buying a cake, which one should I buy". We have no frame of reference nor your preferences. Do you like cities? Do you like the beach? Do you like country? Do you like living close to people or more private? East coast or the Gulf? You start with listing what you want and go from there.

[@bugwar5545]

@@Columbus1152 Nah, that makes too much sense. Just pick a place and tell him it is great for his particular situation. If he don't like it he can post a complaint in the remarks after he moves there.

[@Happybidr]

What is a VIN verification

[@bugwar5545]

Look it up. Your search engine can give you a detailed explanation.

[@Johnelyt]

I’m in my early 20s living here in Hillsborough county and I’ve sold my car awhile back with the plates it had, the plates were mailed back to me and just bought a new car, can I use the old plates I had on my previous car on my new car?

[@callofdutyclips2930]

Yeah

[@davidlopez-ji4ki]

I got my license at 19 but my license saids I have a restriction and I want to know if that will affect in the state of Florida because I might move to miami in 2 or 3 years because that's when I graduate from college state of Texas

[@bugwar5545]

You could always check with the Florida DMV. Or call the local office in where you want to live.

[@briankeator6128]

Moving in June. Is all info still accurate to the best?

[@willardwestleyhale7964]

Melanie is wonderful.

[@MrJersey84]

Wow This Videos Just it made look difficult, highly expensive, pain headache.

[@bugwar5545]

Try moving to another state. They ain't cheap either.

[@gregoryforster6780]

If a person chases his or her driver's license, do they have to take another driving test?

[@bugwar5545]

How do you 'chase' a driver's license?

[@Noahsoak]

Thanks!

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

that $500 transfer of title

[@stopmotionking49]

Moveing to florida aword of warnning that could happend if you move down hear if you male and dont drive you could get bug by if off then just leting you khnow if you can just ore oder your foid what you need try not to go out to much and try to go to the store after perk hours okay be safe do take and bs okay

[@acthebee175]

Thank you very much

[@thecactushag]

This information is so helpful thank you. As I watch this snowed in up north in the New Hampshire mountains plotting my next move. .....No income tax here as well..... but we do not have sales tax. Interesting that you do sales tax by county. Don’t forget to mention no estate tax in Florida to your retirement clients....

[@tjtj6540]

What about not being able to control a person makes certain people go crazy, become obsessive in trying to attain that person's attention by any means necessary...

[@riliahwright6222]

I am person disability move another state service

[@rexthefrenchie8568]

i want to buy a vacation house in Miami or somewhere in FL ....LOL...

[@renebhnyc2910]

Excellent! Oh btw not as much as before “hand talking”.So everyone can concentrate more on your facial expression:)Very pleasant and useful video. Thanks👍

[@stopmotionking49]

plush dont tell any one why if you get ask why you dont drive that your privet infon

[@stevem-h5e]

They don't call it "Flori-duh" for nothing.

[@mannyfreitas5563]

auto insurance is 3x more expensive here then up in RI. Fl makes sure it makes up that loss revenue another ways. stay away!

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

You do realize that the state doesn’t get money from insurance. The cost is high, because there is greater risk, because of an older population.

[@mannyfreitas5563]

@@jonkrispeterson6678 my point is still valid.

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

Florida doesn’t get any revenue from the sale of insurance. The insurance companies do. They can’t make up lost revenue, when the money goes to State Farm or Auto Owners.

[@bugwar5545]

Yep. Rhode Island is a much better land. Not.

[@mannyfreitas5563]

@@bugwar5545 have you ever been? NOT!

[@miguelquazar883]

The best advice/guide is to turn around and do not move there.

[@tekimpo]

😢😮😅

[@qadirmuhaymin3308]

I love how you have a mouth fulla teeth.....sounds kinda weird I know.😁 But Idk if its your lips 💋 or teeth ,but your mouth is beautiful!😘

[@dacheleputnal2335]

Take this down we are full in Florida if you wanna visit stay in a condo not a home we know you like the beeches and Disney but we are full so stop

[@tb279677]

You meant well but didn't do a great job

[@hstetser5376]

Heres the best advice, leave your liberal politics wherever you are coming from. Its still a red state and we would like to keep it that way.

[@bugwar5545]

Glad to see your take on the Constitution.

[@WestCoastCultured]

🤡

[@JeevesReturns]

Practical tip from someone born here in Florida. Don’t.

[@bugwar5545]

Even more practical tip from someone born in Florida. Do.

[@Carlossantos-wg8rs]

We knew this