Can you leave a Canadian car in Florida?

External Since: Jul 29, 2003 Posts: 422

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:41:15 -0500, "Rog'"
<rcblinnNoSpam DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote:

>The one-time $100 charge is in addition to the annual tag fees.
>BUT... If the transfer of registration is due to a sale, a new title
>fee and sales tax of 6% will also be collected.
>

There doesn't have to be a sale for it to kick in. Just moving into
the state. And there are additional titling fees.

External Since: Jul 02, 2003 Posts: 59

george wrote:
> On Dec 10, 6:06 pm, "Bill & Gail" <j....TakeThisOut@sentex.net> wrote:
>> Does anyone have any experience to share regarding a Canadian
>> leaving a Canadian car in Florida?
>>
>> Any problems around licensing (Canada or US?) insurance,
>> customs\duties, storage preparation under the car port?
>>
>> Thank you in advance.
>>
>> Bill
>
> I've been following this thread off and on, but I don't believe anyone
> has addressed the customs/ duties part, only state requirements.
> Leaving an imported car in a foreign country may have customs/duties
> implications. Check with a U.S. consulate.

.... and Canadian Customs, it is their responsibility to prove the vehicle is
free of any liens before it is even allowed to go to the US for an
'extended' period. If the vehicle does have a lien, taking to vehicle out of
the country for an 'extended' period may be prohibited without seeking
permission from the lender.