The Polk County Tax Collector’s staff is preparing for an influx of driver’s license renewals throughout October while offering time-saving alternatives to in-person renewals.
“Expect long wait times inside crowded lobbies of the Tax Collector for Polk County’s service centers this Fall,” a recent news release said.
Why is the Tax Collector expecting a crush?
“October marks the end of an eight-year driver license (DL) and identification (ID) card renewal cycle in Florida,” the release said.
Service centers are projected to host up to 33,055 customers in need of license and identification card renewals by the end of 2024. That’s a 925% increase from 2023.
“We love seeing you, but there is an easier way,” Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder said. “Our offices are places full of fascinating people and things to see, but so are museums and parks. Please, spend more time there!”
Most renewals can be done online
Fortunately most Polk County citizens in need of a driver’s license renewal can renew online instead of in person. More than half of customers in need of a renewal can use the MyDMV portal online at https://mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov/ .