Purchasing
Vehicle Tag & Title
Policy Overview
- All vehicles (new or used) purchased for USF must be registered and titled under Chapter 320 of the Florida Statutes to the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.
- Registration and title fees must be included in the vehicle purchase cost.
If the dealer resists this policy, contact Fleet Services.
Required Documentation
- Original paper title
- Copy of registration
- Send both to Fleet Services for record-keeping.
Important Note
- Florida State titled vehicles have permanent registration terms.
If you receive a renewal notice, contact Fleet Services immediately.
Replacement Tag or Title for Existing Vehicles
To request a replacement Tag or Title (in the event of damage or loss), or requires internal handling must be requested through a FAMIS paying work order, allowing Fleet Services to complete the request and refund the cost of obtaining a new title or tag.
- Department Name & ID
- Year of the Vehicle
- Make
- Model
- VIN
Sale/Salvage of a Vehicle
1. Complete an Asset Relief Request Entry for review and approval.
2. Once approved Department will receive instructions from the Asset Relief Review
Board to follow for Sale/Salvage.
3. Fleet Services can retrieve and sign off on the title for transfer/sale/surplus.