So You Want a PM Tag in Florida: A Guide for the Perpetually Mobile (or Just Forgetful)
Ah, the elusive PM tag. A beacon of freedom from pesky registration renewal lines, a symbol of automotive immortality...or maybe it's just a confusing decal that makes your car look like it belongs in a bygone era. Whatever your reason, we're here to crack the code of PM tags in the Sunshine State.
PM Tag: Permanent Mate or Public Mystery?
Fear not, fellow Floridian! The PM tag isn't some secret society handshake for car enthusiasts. It simply stands for Permanent. That's right, no more scrambling to remember if your registration expires in July or September. This bad boy lasts as long as your license plate (which, by the way, has a separate ten-year expiration date).
But here's the catch: PM tags are currently reserved for our friends in the rental car business. So, unless you're running a fleet of Hertz Hondas, you won't be waltzing into the DMV and demanding a permanent tag.
Don't Despair! There's a Florida-Approved Way to Be Forgetful
Now, before you start practicing your best "borrowed-rental-car" voice, there is a perfectly legitimate way to avoid those pesky renewal reminders: Automatic renewal. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) offers a program that automatically renews your registration and sends you a new sticker in the mail. Problem solved!
Bonus points: You can sign up for paperless registration, which means no more mysterious envelopes threatening late fees mysteriously disappearing in the abyss of your junk mail.
PM Tag FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered (with Lightning Speed)
Okay, okay, we know you still have questions. Here's a quick rundown of the PM tag saga:
How to get a PM tag in Florida (for personal use): You can't. It's for rental car companies only.
How to avoid forgetting about registration renewal: Sign up for automatic renewal with the DHSMV.
How to go paperless and avoid mysterious envelope disappearances: Ask the DHSMV about paperless registration.
How long does a PM tag last? It's not a tag, it's a designation. The decal itself lasts as long as your license plate (10 years).
How do I feel incredibly relieved that I don't need to decipher the PM tag mystery? We recommend a celebratory beach nap.