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Transporter Plate Application

We set up your business, file your county permits and obtain your Florida transporter plate — start to finish. Fill out the application below and a representative will call you within a few hours.

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Florida transporter plate on a car with a professional transporter driver at an auto auction

What the $1,365 covers

One flat, all-inclusive price — no surprise add-ons.

  • One (1) Florida transporter plate
  • County business permits
  • Full processing and DMV submission
  • Plate registration documents
  • FedEx 2-Day shipping to your door
  • Step-by-step guidance from a dedicated representative

Additional plate

$425

Max 5 plates per business

Company registration (separate add-on)

$125 + $75

Only if we register your company — EIN free, included

Annual renewal

$195

Every December, one year at a time

Know before you apply

  • Transporter plates renew every December — a plate is valid for one renewal year at a time.
  • They cannot be renewed for two years and cannot be personalized.
  • Business purposes only — a transporter plate may never be used for personal driving.
  • Once issued, the plate belongs to your company for as long as you keep it renewed.
  • Active commercial insurance is required every month to keep the plates valid.
  • A business may hold a maximum of 5 transporter plates.

Monthly insurance

Commercial insurance is required to keep the plates active. From experience it usually runs $80–$120 per month depending on your location. Paid to your insurance carrier, not to us.

What is a Florida transporter plate?

A Florida transporter plate is a state-issued license plate that allows a business to legally drive unregistered or untitled vehicles on public roads. Unlike a regular tag, the plate is issued to your company instead of a single vehicle — so it moves from car to car as you work. It is the legal way to pick up an auction purchase, deliver a vehicle to a buyer, or move inventory between lots without registering each car first.

You do not need a dealer license to hold transporter plates. You do need an active business, commercial insurance, and the county permits that go with the plate — and that is exactly the paperwork we handle for you from start to finish.

Who needs one

  • Auto transporters & car haulers
  • Copart, IAA, Manheim & ACV buyers
  • Wholesalers moving inventory
  • Repossession companies
  • Body shops & mechanics
  • Dealer portal members needing extra movement plates

How to get a transporter plate in Florida

  1. 1Apply onlineComplete the application below — 5 minutes, no payment required up front.
  2. 2We verify & call youA representative confirms your details, business info and insurance, then sends your invoice.
  3. 3We file everythingCounty permits and plate registration are filed under your business name and EIN.
  4. 4Plate ships FedEx 2-DayYour plate arrives with tracking, ready to use for business vehicle movement.
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Step 1

Your information

So your representative can reach you.

Step 2

Your company

Transporter plates are issued to a business — never to an individual.

Step 3

Business address

Your home or a commercial location — either one qualifies.

Step 4

Driver license

A clear photo of the front. Required by the State.

Step 5

How many plates do you need?

One plate is included. Each additional plate is $425 — up to 5 per business.

Step 6

Payment preference

No payment is collected here — your representative will send the invoice.

Step 7

Service agreement

Read and sign — we keep a signed copy on file.

TRANSPORTER PLATE SERVICE AGREEMENT — Auto Tags & Title Central (ATTC) 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE. ATTC acts solely as an authorized processing agent. We prepare, review, file and follow up on every document required to (a) set up or verify your business entity, (b) obtain the required county business permits, and (c) apply for and register your Florida transporter plate(s). We provide guidance and accompaniment through the entire process until the plates are issued and shipped. 2. NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLATE USE. ATTC is not responsible or liable, in any form, for how you or anyone else uses the transporter plate(s) once issued. Transporter plates are for business purposes only and may not be used for personal transportation. Any fine, citation, suspension, revocation, seizure, accident, claim or penalty resulting from the use or misuse of the plate(s) is the sole responsibility of the plate holder. 3. INSURANCE. Active commercial insurance must be maintained every month for the plate(s) to remain valid. Based on our experience, that insurance typically costs between $80 and $120 per month depending on your location and carrier. Insurance is paid directly to the insurance company, not to ATTC. If coverage lapses, the plate(s) may be suspended or cancelled by the State and ATTC is not liable for that outcome. 4. RENEWALS. Transporter plates expire and renew every December. They are valid for one renewal year at a time, cannot be renewed for two years, and cannot be personalized. The plate remains assigned to your company for as long as it is renewed. The annual renewal processed by ATTC costs $195. 5. FEES. The all-inclusive setup price of $1,365 covers one transporter plate, county permits, processing fees, registration and FedEx 2-Day shipping. Each additional plate is $425 (maximum of 5 plates per business). If ATTC registers your company, that filing is $125 in state fees plus a $75 agency and processing fee; the federal EIN is free from the IRS and its preparation is already included in that $75. Government fees are non-refundable once filed. Agency fees cover work performed and are non-refundable once the process has started. 6. DEPOSIT & PAYMENT SCHEDULE. To begin the process, a deposit equal to 50% of the total quoted amount is required. This deposit secures your application, reserves the plates under your business, and allows ATTC to file your county permits and plate registration. The remaining 50% balance is due once the plates have arrived at our office and the process is complete, before the plates are released and shipped to you. This split protects both the client and ATTC, ensuring your work is prioritized and that payment is settled before the plates leave our office. Government filing fees and agency fees are non-refundable once filed. 7. SHIPPING. The all-inclusive price includes FedEx 2-Day shipping to your door. If you require overnight (next-day) delivery instead, that upgrade is available at an additional cost paid by the client. Overnight shipping is not included in the base package and must be requested and paid for separately. 8. GOVERNMENT DECISIONS. Approval, issuance and timelines depend on the State of Florida, the county and the IRS. ATTC does not control or guarantee government processing times or outcomes, and is not liable for delays, rejections or additional requirements imposed by those agencies. 9. CLIENT INFORMATION. You certify that all information, documents and identification submitted with this application are true, accurate and yours. 10. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. By typing your name and signing below you agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your handwritten signature under the ESIGN Act and the Florida UETA, and that you accept this agreement in full.

Signed September 24, 2026

Florida transporter plate FAQ

The questions our clients ask most before applying. Still unsure? Talk to a licensed agent.