​Hillsborough County Tax Collector Doug Belden Reopens Offices

TAMPA, FL — Hillsborough County Tax Collector Doug Belden announced the reopening of additional offices on Tuesday, May 26 to customers with appointments only.

All Hillsborough County Tax Collector offices will reopen except for the downtown Tampa office and the AAA office located in the Westshore business district.

The branches will open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Wednesdays when the offices will open at 9 a.m.

Services at the Brandon, Drew Park, East Tampa, North Tampa, Plant City and Southshore offices will be available by appointment only; customers are encouraged to conduct business online when possible.

• Services provided include:
• Driver's licenses and ID cards services, except for road testing
• Commercial driver's licenses - CDL
• Written driving tests
• Vehicle, vessel and mobile home tag and title
• Property tax payments
• Disabled parking placards
• Hunting and fishing licenses
• Birth certificates
• Concealed weapon permits - offered only at the North Tampa office

Road testing is scheduled to resume in June, using new remote driving test procedures. The new road test procedures will enable the examiner to maintain proper social distancing while administering the test.

All offices will adhere to strict social distancing policies that every customer must follow to be served.

Customers with appointments should note the following:

• Only customers with appointments will be allowed in the office.
• Customers will be asked a series of screening questions and have their temperature taken before they enter the office. Customers with a fever exceeding 100.4 will not be permitted to enter.
• All customers are strongly encouraged to wear face masks.

"I encourage our customers to utilize our virtual office as an option to conduct business," Belden said. "Our website offers you the convenience of completing common transactions online without the need to visit our offices. Many transactions can also be completed by mail."

The agency recommends customers schedule an appointment for transactions that require them to be present such as driver's license renewals, driver's license examinations or title work.

To make an appointment, visit the website or call 813-635-5200 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.