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Please note to Brits in UK: You cannot get Florida car insurance until you actually arrive IN Florida. It cannot be done from the UK beforehand.  Florida authorities will want to see you and  your actual proof of residency documents.  

 CAR INSURANCE FOR BRITS IN FLORIDA
  FABB advises:

 Since the Florida lawchange in 2002, it is hard for new Brits with no USA driving record to get insured here.  Newcomer resident Brits will pay a higher rate for a while. Many companies will not insure you without a Florida resident's drivers licence and to get that you have to prove residency.  FABB works with a company [based in Ft Lauderdale] which has British clients all over Florida which specialises in car insurance. Phone Titan Insurance (954) 491-1942 or Tollfree 1-866-495-1942  ASk for owner Tray West. The agency is now American-owned but owner says 75% of his clients are still Brits and FABB members and he will help you get insured or advise you how to overcome problems.

  • British visitors should bring their international licence, valid to drive with in Florida.  Florida does not issue drivers licences to visitors. 
  • British visitors cannot buy a car here.  That's because you won't be able to get insurance without official proof of residency. 
  • British permanent residents on work visas/Green Cards must get a Florida drivers licence--it's asked for as ID often in Florida shops and elsewhere. 

HOW TO GET A FLORIDA DRIVING LICENCE:     FOR ALL INFO ON YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE INCLUDING YOUR NEAREST OFFICE AND TESTCENTRES, GO TO OFFICIAL STATE OF FLORIDA WEBSITE FOR DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES:  www.hsmv.state.fl.us    
You must have proof of Florida residency. Visitors from UK and non-resident Brits will only be issued a Florida's driver's licence until the expiry date shown on your immigration documents, up to a maximum of 2 years--USA Immigration law. You have to go in person to your nearest driver's licence centre, with your UK passport and current immigration documents/visa. Again: British visitors can get a licence only for the period they are allowed to stay in Florida. You have to re-apply each time you come over to Florida, but there is no limit to the number of times you can apply. For questions, call the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles in Tallassee: [850] 922-9000. 

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TO ORDER:  Plates cost $11 each includes shipping & tax.  Call The British Bureau with your VISA/MC to order. 
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305] 371-9340 or  email your order to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Include your name/phone/address to ship plates to.  We can phone you for VISA/MC details if you prefer.