Tax Collector — Downtown

Tax Collector — Downtown is a motor vehicle, tag and title office in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. It is one of 4 motor vehicle, tag and title offices currently listed for the county. The nearest other is Tax Collector — Southwest, about 4.5 miles away in Gainesville (straight-line distance). 6 other listings share ZIP code 32601: see offices near 32601.

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Type: Motor Vehicle / Tags / Title
Address: 12 SE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone: 352-374-5236
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Services: vehicle registrations, tags and titles
County: Alachua County
Official source: www.alachuacollector.com
Last verified: October 2026

Florida residents from any county served. Road tests: Northwest by appointment; hazmat: Southwest. See https://www.alachuacollector.com/driver-license/

Before you go

Have the vehicle title or registration, proof of Florida insurance and your ID ready. Requirements differ for new purchases, transfers and out-of-state vehicles.
Fees vary by vehicle and transaction. Ask the office or check its website before you go.
Some transactions can be completed online, by mail or at a private license plate agency.

Official information: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

Common questions

What are the hours of Tax Collector — Downtown?

Published hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Hours can change, so check the official source before you travel.

What is the phone number for Tax Collector — Downtown?

352-374-5236.

Where is Tax Collector — Downtown located?

12 SE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601, in Alachua County. Get directions in Google Maps.

What is the nearest other motor vehicle, tag and title office in Alachua County?

Tax Collector — Southwest (4.5 mi), Tax Collector — Northwest (9.1 mi), High Springs Tag Agency (City Hall) (21.9 mi). Distances are straight-line from this location.

Other motor vehicle, tag and title offices near here

Motor Vehicle / Tags / Title · 4.5 mi
Tax Collector — Southwest
3837 Windmeadows Blvd, Gainesville FL 32608
Phone 352-374-5236 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Motor Vehicle / Tags / Title · 9.1 mi
Tax Collector — Northwest
5830 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32653
Phone 352-374-5236 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Motor Vehicle / Tags / Title · 21.9 mi
High Springs Tag Agency (City Hall)
23718 W US Highway 27, High Springs FL 32643
Phone 386-454-1416 · Official source
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Friday closed.

Other services nearby

Driver Licence / ID · 0.0 mi
Tax Collector — Downtown
12 SE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-374-5236 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Elections / Voter Registration · 0.0 mi
Supervisor of Elections
515 N Main St, Suite 300, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-374-5252 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Police Station · 0.0 mi
Gainesville Police Department
545 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-393-7500 · Official source
Hours: Front desk Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; response 24/7.
EMS / Fire Rescue Station · 0.0 mi
Alachua County Fire Rescue headquarters
911 SE 5th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-384-3101 · Official source
EMS / Fire Rescue Station · 0.0 mi
Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 30
930 SE 5th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-384-3101 · Official source
Hours: Emergency response 24/7; visitor hours not published; emergencies 911.

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