Appointments are not mandatory in Highlands County, but 3 of its 4 DMV offices offer them if you prefer to secure a time; the other 1 office work on a walk-in basis only.
Appointments are booked online at hctaxcollector.com.
Keep in mind that some offices restrict who they serve (English Only or County Residents Only), so check the office page before visiting.
Some procedures can be completed without visiting an office: Acquiring a Title, Driver License Check, Renew or Replace License or ID card and Address Changes online at MyDMV Portal, Hazmat Endorsement Status Check online at FLHSMV website, Hardship License and Formal Hearing by email ([email protected]) and Disposal of License Plate by mail.
Select your nearest office below to see exactly which services require an appointment there, the booking link or phone number, opening hours and directions.
Today is Columbus Day, and some offices will probably be closed or open until noon. Please call your office before visiting.
11 N. Pine Ave., Creel Building
Lake Placid, Highlands county
Walk-in accepted
815 N. Mills Ave.
Arcadia, DeSoto county
Appointment needed for some services
30082 E. State Road 78, Suite C
Buckhead Ridge, Glades county
Walk-in accepted
304 NW 2nd St., Room #107
Okeechobee, Okeechobee county
Walk-in accepted
Today, being Monday, Lake Placid DMV offices open at different hours, starting from 8 am to 8:30 am
Opening hours:
Offices |
Monday |
|---|---|
Buckhead Ridge Community Complex Buckhead Ridge |
Closed* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Lake Placid |
8 am* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Avon Park |
8 am* |
DeSoto County Courthouse Arcadia |
8 am* |
DeSoto County Tax Collector Arcadia |
8 am* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Sebring |
8 am* |
Highlands Clerk of the Court Sebring |
8 am* |
Okeechobee Clerk of the Court Okeechobee |
8:30 am* |
However, take into consideration that one office is closed today.
*Remember that today is Columbus Day. We recommend selecting your office from the list to obtain specific information about the holiday's closures.
Today, being Monday, Lake Placid DMV offices close at different hours, starting from 4:30 pm to 5 pm
Closing hours:
Offices |
Monday |
|---|---|
Buckhead Ridge Community Complex Buckhead Ridge |
Closed* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Lake Placid |
5 pm* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Avon Park |
5 pm* |
DeSoto County Courthouse Arcadia |
5 pm* |
DeSoto County Tax Collector Arcadia |
4:30 pm* |
Highlands County Tax Collector Sebring |
5 pm* |
Highlands Clerk of the Court Sebring |
5 pm* |
Okeechobee Clerk of the Court Okeechobee |
5 pm* |
*Remember that today is Columbus Day. We recommend selecting your office from the list to obtain specific information about the holiday's closures.
Tomorrow, being Tuesday, Lake Placid DMV offices will open at different times, starting from 8 am to 8:30 am
Opening hours:
Offices |
Tuesday |
|---|---|
Buckhead Ridge Community Complex Buckhead Ridge |
Closed |
Highlands County Tax Collector Lake Placid |
8 am |
Highlands County Tax Collector Avon Park |
8 am |
DeSoto County Courthouse Arcadia |
8 am |
DeSoto County Tax Collector Arcadia |
8 am |
Highlands County Tax Collector Sebring |
8 am |
Highlands Clerk of the Court Sebring |
8 am |
Okeechobee Clerk of the Court Okeechobee |
8:30 am |
However, take into consideration that one office will be closed tomorrow.
No, the Lake Placid DMV doesn't open on weekends.
No, the Lake Placid DMV doesn't open on Saturday.
No, the Lake Placid DMV doesn't open on Sunday.
Select your county to obtain your office lists: address, phone number, opening hours, appointment information, and more.
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