Find the Right Office Before You Pay, Test or Travel
Lake County has full-service offices, a specialized testing center and a public-private Four Corners location. The nearest address is not always the correct place for property tax, driver-license testing, hazmat, concealed-weapon or title work.
This guide separates the Tax Collector from the Property Appraiser, explains the current 2026 delinquent-tax route, and shows which Clermont, Tavares and Leesburg-area location handles the service you need.
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Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
PO Box 327, Tavares, FL 32778.
Southridge, appointment only.
Start with the result you need
Use the official Tax Collector portal. Confirm the property, tax year, amount and account status before checkout.
Use the Property Appraiser. The Tax Collector cannot change a name, address, location, assessed value or exemption on the tax roll.
Choose the office by transaction. Southridge handles testing; Four Corners is not a normal property-tax office.
Use the correct website for the exact job
| System | Use it for | Do not use it for | Official action |
|---|---|---|---|
| LakeTax.com | Locations, service rules, appointments, tax information and contact | Changing the certified property record | Open official website |
| County Taxes / GovHub | View the tax account, amount, payment status and online checkout | Assessment or exemption changes | Open tax portal |
| Lake County Property Appraiser | Owner, parcel, value, exemptions, maps, address and property record | Tax-bill payment | Open property search |
| MyDMV Portal | Eligible license/ID renewal, registration renewal, insurance updates and driver-status checks | Lake County property tax | Open MyDMV Portal |
| Appointment page | Road test, written test, hazmat and nonimmigrant testing routes | Assuming every routine branch service requires a test appointment | Review appointments |
Tax Collector search or Property Appraiser search?
- Current or delinquent amount due
- Tax notice and payment status
- Online checkout and confirmation
- Quarterly installment and tax-certificate context
- Receipt or payment-history questions
- Owner and mailing address
- Property location and parcel details
- Assessed and taxable value
- Homestead and other exemptions
- Maps, sales, property characteristics and estimate tools
Balances, payments, office service, delinquency and collection questions.
Name, address, location, value, exemptions and property-record corrections.
Pay Lake County property taxes without selecting the wrong parcel
Discount periods, March deadline and April delinquency
The official property-tax page says the discount for a mailed payment is determined by the postmark. Keep a mailing record and do not rely on a private meter mark without confirming acceptance.
The owner still receives a notice. An escrow code and banner may appear when a mortgage company has claimed the bill. Confirm the lender’s payment rather than assuming the notice was handled.
Understand the installment schedule before relying on it
Lake County states that real-estate or tangible-personal-property taxpayers with estimated taxes above $100 may use the quarterly installment program.
One quarter of estimated tax with a 6% discount.
One quarter of estimated tax with a 4.5% discount.
One quarter plus half of the actual-liability adjustment, with a 3% discount.
Final quarter plus the remaining adjustment; no discount.
Delinquent real-estate and tangible taxes follow different paths
| Account type | What happens | Payment rule | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 3% statutory interest, advertising and collection costs; tax-certificate sale beginning on or before June 1 | The amount is determined by the date payment is received. Certified funds are required when a certificate or tax-deed application exists. | Search the live account or call for the exact redemption amount. |
| Tangible personal property | 1.5% per month, advertising costs and possible tax-warrant, levy and seizure procedures | Use the current official payoff because monthly charges and enforcement status can change. | Contact the Tax Collector promptly when the business is closing, assets are moving or a warrant notice is received. |
Lake County Tax Collector offices in Tavares, Clermont and Leesburg
The official locations page lists six service locations. All publish Monday through Friday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but they do not provide the same services.
Tavares, FL 32778 Property tax Vehicle/title DL/ID Concealed weapon Hunting/fishing
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-6058
Clermont, FL 34711 Property tax Vehicle/title DL/ID Concealed weapon Hunting/fishing
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2132
Leesburg, FL 34748 Property tax Vehicle/title DL/ID Concealed weapon Hunting/fishing
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2136
Leesburg, FL 34748 Property tax Vehicle/title DL/ID Parking permits
The official service list does not show concealed-weapon or hunting/fishing service at this branch.
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2136
Tavares, FL 32778 Road tests Class E written CDL written Hazmat Nonimmigrant DL/ID
All services require appointments and are credit-card only.
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-6058
Clermont, FL 34714 Private tag agency Vehicle/title Vessel/mobile home DL renewal/replacement
A public-private partnership serving Lake, Orange and surrounding counties. It is not listed as a property-tax payment office.
Driver-license services are provided by the Tax Collector and are credit-card only.
| Task | Tavares / Leesburg / Clermont | Plantation | Southridge | Four Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property-tax service | Yes | Yes | No | Not listed |
| Routine vehicle/title | Yes | Yes | No | Yes, through tag agency |
| Routine U.S. citizen/immigrant DL or ID | Yes | Yes | Specialized only | Renewal/replacement and some clearance |
| Road or written test | No | No | Yes, appointment only | No |
| Hazmat test/fingerprinting | No | No | Yes, appointment only | No |
Routine driver-license service is different from testing
Tavares, Leesburg, Plantation and Clermont list driver-license and state-ID service for U.S. citizens and immigrant/permanent residents.
Use Southridge. Appointments are required for driving skills, Class E/CDL written and hazardous-material testing.
Use MyDMV Portal when eligible for renewal, replacement, insurance update, registration service or driver-status review.
Prepare identity, name, address and Social Security documents
- Address change: bring two proofs of the new residential address
- Name change: bring the official name-change document
- Confirm the transaction does not require a specialized appointment
- One accepted identity document
- All applicable name-change documents
- Two current proofs of residential address
- One accepted full Social Security number document
| Category | Examples | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | U.S. passport, original/certified U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate or qualifying USCIS documentation | The name must connect to the current name through applicable documents. |
| Name change | Marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order | Bring all documents needed to connect each name change. |
| Residential address | Registration, utility/credit-card bill, bank statement, lease, deed, mortgage, W-2, pay stub or government mail | Bring two current proofs. |
| Social Security | Social Security card/stub, preprinted W-2/1099 or pay stub | The document must show the full name and full Social Security number. |
Use the address that matches the transaction
PO Box 327
Tavares, FL 32778
PO Box 268
Tavares, FL 32778
1800 David Walker Drive
Tavares, FL 32778
| Need | Contact | Use |
|---|---|---|
| General office or tax help | 352-343-9602 | Office routing, tax search, appointments and service questions. |
| Written question | Official contact form | Send a categorized message when phone or mail is not preferred. |
| Public records | 325 N. Barrow Ave., Tavares, FL 32778 | Custodian-of-public-records correspondence. |
| Summons or subpoena | David W. Jordan, 1800 David Walker Dr., Tavares, FL 32778 | Legal service, not routine tax-payment mail. |
Fix common property-tax, office and DMV problems
Lake County, Florida is not Lake County, California or Indiana
Official site: LakeTax.com
Phone: 352-343-9602
Main city references: Tavares, Clermont and Leesburg.
Lake County, California uses a Treasurer-Tax Collector system associated with Lakeport. Its deadlines, portal and fees do not apply to Florida property.
Lake County, Indiana uses the county Treasurer and Auditor system associated with Crown Point. Its installment and tax-sale rules do not apply to Florida property.
Before paying, mailing or traveling
Open the source that matches the task
Lake County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the official Lake County Tax Collector website and phone number?
The official Lake County, Florida Tax Collector website is LakeTax.com. The main phone number published for the offices is 352-343-9602.
What are the Lake County Tax Collector office hours?
The Southridge, Tavares, Leesburg, Plantation, Clermont and Four Corners locations list Monday through Friday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Service availability and appointment rules differ by location.
Where is the Lake County Tax Collector office in Clermont?
The Clermont office is at 1505 Hooks Street, Clermont, FL 34711. It provides property-tax, vehicle, title, driver-license, parking-permit, hunting/fishing and concealed-weapon services for listed eligible customers.
Where is the Lake County Tax Collector office in Tavares?
The main Tavares office is at 1800 David Walker Drive, Tavares, FL 32778. It provides property-tax and a broad range of motorist, vessel, mobile-home, permit and concealed-weapon services.
Where is the Lake County Tax Collector office in Leesburg?
The Leesburg office is at 1720 North Citrus Boulevard, Leesburg, FL 34748. The separate Plantation office is at 25321 U.S. Highway 27, Suite 108, Leesburg, FL 34748.
How do I search and pay Lake County property taxes online?
Open the official Lake County property-tax portal from LakeTax.com, locate the correct account using the search options shown by the live portal, verify the parcel, address, owner context, tax year and amount, review the available payment method and fee, and save the confirmation.
Should I use the Tax Collector or Property Appraiser search?
Use the Tax Collector portal for tax bills, balances, payments, receipts, installment questions and delinquent taxes. Use the Lake County Property Appraiser for ownership, mailing address, property location, assessed value, exemptions, maps and tax-roll corrections.
Do Lake County DMV services require an appointment?
Routine service availability depends on the branch. Appointments are required at Southridge for road tests, Class E and CDL written tests, hazardous-material testing and nonimmigrant driver-license services. Starting April 27, 2026, driving tests are conducted at Southridge.
What is the Lake County Tax Collector mailing address?
Mail tax-service items to Lake County Tax Collector, PO Box 327, Tavares, FL 32778. Mail motor-vehicle service items to PO Box 268, Tavares, FL 32778. Overnight deliveries use 1800 David Walker Drive, Tavares, FL 32778.
What should I do about unpaid 2025 Lake County property taxes now?
The March 31, 2026 normal deadline and the annual tax-certificate sale period beginning on or before June 1 have passed. Search the live account or call 352-343-9602 for the current amount. Certified funds are required for an unpaid year with a tax certificate or tax-deed application.