Find the Right Nassau County Tax Collector Office Before You Pay or Drive
Use this Nassau County Tax Collector guide for Florida property tax payments, tag and title work, driver license service, birth records, tourist tax, concealed license intake, hunting and fishing licenses, and branch-hour planning.
The real problem is not just finding a phone number. Nassau County has multiple branches, different driver-service cutoffs, road-test limits, property-tax deadlines, short-term rental tax rules, and a separate Property Appraiser office for value and exemption questions.
When Is Your
Next Tax Deadline?
Select your state — see your exact deadline, live countdown, and whether you’re on time or already accruing penalties.
Property Tax Penalty & Interest Calculator
State-specific penalty rates • Interest accrual • Tax lien deadline • Cost-of-waiting breakdown
| Original Tax Amount | $0.00 |
| Initial Penalty— | $0.00 |
| Monthly Interest— | $0.00 |
| Fixed Fees— | $0.00 |
| Total Due | $0.00 |
Daily Accrual Rate
Interest and penalties are adding this much to your balance every single day
Tax Lien Warning
| If You Pay On | Days Late | Penalty | Interest | Total Owed | Extra Cost |
|---|
86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach.
What should you do first?
Use the Nassau County Florida tax roll search. Confirm parcel, owner, tax year, discount, escrow status and balance before paying.
Choose the branch by service. The nearest office may not offer road tests, written tests, full license service or birth certificates.
Use the Nassau County Property Appraiser, not the Tax Collector payment desk, for assessed value, exemptions and mailing-address changes.
What “Nassau County Tax Collector” usually means in Florida
Search results can mix Nassau County Florida, Nassau County New York, Bible-study articles about tax collectors, property appraiser pages, DMV-style services, and private directory pages. This page focuses on the official Nassau County, Florida office and the tasks a local resident, property owner or Amelia Island rental owner needs to complete.
Usually means the Florida Tax Collector office led by John M. Drew, CFC, at NassauTaxes.com.
Use the official property-tax roll search and payment portal. Match the parcel and year before paying.
Means motor vehicle title, tag, vessel or registration help. Branch service limits matter.
The Tax Collector acts as a local agent for selected FLHSMV services. The branch and service cutoff decide the correct trip.
That is not this page. New York taxpayers need Nassau County NY Treasurer, Assessment or town receiver routes.
That is a separate Bible-study intent and should not be mixed with this Florida county-service page.
How to search and pay Nassau County FL property taxes online
The Nassau County Tax Collector collects taxes shown on the certified tax roll by the date of delinquency. Tax notices are normally mailed to the owner address on the tax roll on or before November 1.
Nassau County property tax dates, discounts and delinquency
Florida property tax timing is predictable, but the live account page and county notice control your final amount. Discounts are based on when payment is made or postmarked.
Ad valorem taxes are collected annually beginning November 1. Notices are normally mailed on or before this date.
Pay in November for the highest standard early-payment discount.
Use the live bill if paying near a month change.
Do not assume your mortgage company has paid unless the account shows posting.
This is the final standard discount month shown on Florida/Nassau tax guidance.
March payments normally receive no discount. The full amount is due by March 31.
If not paid, taxes become delinquent on April 1. Use the current payoff before mailing or paying a late account.
Nassau County property tax installment plan: what the DR-534 PDF means
The official DR-534 installment application explains how Florida taxpayers can prepay property taxes by quarterly installments when estimated taxes are more than $100 for each tax notice. The application must be returned by April 30 to join the plan for the upcoming cycle.
| Installment | Due date | Discount signal | If missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | June 30 | 6% if applied or postmarked by June 30 | Late payment accepted through July 31; otherwise removed from plan and billed around November 1 |
| Second | September 30 | 4.5% if applied or postmarked by September 30 | Added to the December installment and discount is lost |
| Third | December 31 | 3% if applied or postmarked by December 31 | Added to March installment and discount is lost |
| Fourth | March 31 | No discount | Delinquent April 1; tax certificate or warrant action may follow |
Can you make partial payments on Nassau County property tax?
Nassau County’s partial-payment guidance says Florida law allows partial payments on current-year real estate or tangible accounts, but the Tax Collector’s office must be contacted for the process.
Partial payments are for current-year real estate or tangible personal property accounts, not every county transaction.
The official page states partial payments are accepted from November 1 through March 31 of the current tax year.
Any unpaid balance remaining on April 1 is subject to delinquent tax processes.
What happens after Nassau County real estate taxes become delinquent?
Real estate taxes become delinquent each year on April 1. Once delinquent, costs and interest can build, and the property can move into advertising, tax certificate and later tax deed processes.
Use the official tax search and call if the amount includes advertising, interest, costs or certificates.
Delinquent real estate taxes can be advertised before the tax certificate sale process.
If the issue progresses beyond collection, the Clerk of Court may become part of the later tax deed route.
Nassau County Tax Collector offices, hours and service limits
Choose the branch by service, not just distance. Driver-license hours, written-test cutoffs, road-test availability, birth certificate availability and concealed license intake vary by branch.
| Branch | Address | Hours and cutoffs | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Office | 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 | Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; DL service to 4:30; Class E written to 4:00; CDL written to 3:30; concealed license applications to 4:00 | Fullest service mix, road tests for Nassau County residents, birth certificates and concealed license intake |
| Callahan Office | 450077 State Road 200, Suite 13, Callahan, FL 32011 | Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; DL service to 4:30; Class E written to 3:30; CDL written to 3:00 | West Nassau users needing office service, driver license/ID, written tests, tax and motor services; no road tests |
| Historic Courthouse Office | 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 | Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; DL service to 4:00 | Limited driver license/ID service and downtown Fernandina Beach convenience; no driving or written tests; no birth certificates |
| Hilliard Office | 15885 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046 | Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | Hilliard and northwest county users; check service limits before driving |
Which Nassau County branch should you choose?
Use the Main Office only. The posted office information lists walk-in driving tests for Nassau County residents during limited morning and afternoon windows.
Main and Callahan list written-test hours. Historic Courthouse lists no driving tests and no written tests.
Main and Callahan list Florida birth certificate hours. Historic Courthouse and Hilliard list no Florida birth certificates.
The official concealed license page points to the Main Office and lists service availability from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can pay online, by mail or in person at official locations. Use the live account before visiting or mailing.
Use the Property Appraiser. The Tax Collector cannot change market value, assessed value, taxable value or exemption status.
Nassau County motor services: tags, titles, vessels and disabled parking permits
The Nassau County Tax Collector acts as a local agent for Florida motor services. The official motor services page covers vehicle titles, disabled parking permits, vessel registration/title work, and vehicle tag registration or renewal.
Ask whether your transaction qualifies for regular title processing or fast-title service before choosing a fee option.
Proof of Florida insurance may be required for license plate purchase and renewal, with exceptions depending on vehicle type.
Motorized commercial and private vessels must be registered, titled and issued a decal before use in Florida waters.
Nassau County driver license, ID, written test and road test planning
Nassau County Tax Collector offices provide driver license and ID services as an agent for FLHSMV, but the service list changes by branch. Do not assume every office performs every driver-service task.
All driver license/ID card services are listed. Driving tests are walk-in during posted windows for Nassau County residents only. No hazmat services are listed.
All driver license/ID card services are listed, but the office information states no driving tests and no hazmat services.
Limited driver license/ID services are listed. No driving tests, no written tests, no hazmat services and no Florida birth certificates are listed.
Nassau County Tax Collector or Property Appraiser?
Many property owners call the wrong office. The Tax Collector collects the tax roll. The Property Appraiser determines value, exemptions, assessment limitations and many property-record details.
| Your question | Correct office | Why | Action tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe? | Tax Collector | Payment and collection office | Use the official tax roll search |
| Did my payment post? | Tax Collector | Maintains payment records | Have receipt, parcel and tax year ready |
| Why did the value change? | Property Appraiser | Determines market, assessed and taxable value | Search the property record and compare TRIM notice |
| Why are taxes higher than the prior owner paid? | Property Appraiser | Exemptions and caps can reset after ownership changes | Do not estimate from seller’s old bill |
| How do I fix mailing address? | Property Appraiser | Address changes are part of property records | Submit address change through the PA route |
| Who handles CDD or special assessment amount? | Assessment entity / non-ad valorem district | The Tax Collector collects amounts provided by assessment boards | Check the non-ad valorem source listed on the bill |
Non-ad valorem assessments: why a CDD, fire, road or district charge appears on the tax bill
Not every line on a Nassau County tax bill is based on property value. Non-ad valorem assessments are usually flat-rate or district charges calculated by the responsible assessment board, then placed on the tax bill for collection.
Collects the amount placed on the roll and records payment.
Calculates the charge and explains the assessment basis.
Read the bill line item and contact the listed board or district for calculation questions.
Nassau County Tourist Development Tax for short-term rentals
Nassau County began collecting the Amelia Island Tourist Development Tax, often called “bed tax,” in 1989. The official page states the current rate is 5%, effective July 1, 2018, and applies to transient accommodations rented or leased for six months or less.
Hotels, motels, condos, houses, cottages, mobile home parks, RV parks, certain docked boats and other short-term accommodations.
The return is due on the 1st day of the month after the reporting period and delinquent if not paid or postmarked by the 20th.
The official page says online platforms do not remit Tourist Tax to the Nassau County Tax Collector at this time.
A collection allowance may be available only when the return is timely and the official calculation allows it.
The official page and return form describe late penalties and interest, so rental owners should not wait if they missed registration or filing.
Florida birth certificate copies at Nassau County Tax Collector
The Tax Collector states that certified Florida birth certificate copies can be obtained through its partnership with the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Only simple applications are processed.
The child named on the record if age 18 or older, or a parent named on the birth record.
Valid photo identification is required. Examples listed include driver license, state ID, passport and military ID.
The official page lists $21.25 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy of the same birth certificate.
Cash, money order and credit/debit card are listed, with convenience fees for cards. Personal checks are not accepted.
Main and Callahan list birth certificate hours. Historic Courthouse and Hilliard list no Florida birth certificates.
For a birth outside Florida, use the proper state vital records route, not the Nassau County Florida Tax Collector.
Concealed weapon license intake at the Main Office
Nassau County Tax Collector provides concealed weapon license application services at the Main Office for Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services processing. This guide covers only the office-service route, not legal advice about eligibility or carry laws.
Main Office, 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL.
The Tax Collector page lists concealed weapon applications from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Staff direct applicants to the online application, review it, take a photo and electronically scan fingerprints when required.
Public records requests and email caution
The Nassau County Tax Collector publishes a public-records request route. Before sending sensitive information, make sure your request is going to the right office and that you understand Florida public-records disclosure rules.
- tax payment confirmation issue;
- copies of office-held public records;
- request for records management contact;
- clarification on an office document route.
- full Social Security numbers;
- bank/card numbers;
- unneeded medical or identity documents;
- private facts not required for the record request.
Nassau County Tax Collector troubleshooting before you call twice
Print one from the official site or contact the office. Do not wait past March because mail was missing.
Check with the Property Appraiser. New owners may not keep the prior owner’s caps or exemptions.
The Tax Collector collects the amount, but the assessment board or entity calculates it.
Submit the mailing-address change to the Property Appraiser route, not only the payment counter.
Main Office lists walk-in road tests for Nassau County residents only. Other branches list no driving tests.
Gather confirmation, parcel, tax year and payment proof before paying again or calling.
Nassau County Tax Collector map and office-visit checklist
Use the map for the Main Office address, then compare the official branch list before driving to Callahan, Historic Courthouse or Hilliard. Branch service limits matter more than mileage.
Related Florida tax collector guides
Use another guide only when the county or city issued your bill or controls your appointment. Florida tax collector services are local, and paying through the wrong county portal can create delays.
Northeast Florida and nearby county intent
Use the Jax Tax Collector guide for Jacksonville or Duval County property-tax and office searches.
Use the St. Johns County Tax Collector guide for St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra or Julington Creek tasks.
Use the Florida Tax Collector guide when you need to find another county office.
Other Florida county examples
Use the Orange County Tax Collector guide for Orlando-area property tax and motorist office routing.
Use the OCFL Tax Collector guide when the search is about Orange County appointments and service locations.
Use the Lake County Tax Collector guide for Clermont, Leesburg or Tavares-area office help.
Official Nassau County and Florida links used in this guide
Use these only after reading the matching section above. Each link serves a different task, and not every official page can solve every problem.
Use for the official service menu and office entry point. Open NassauTaxes.com
Use for branch addresses, service hours, phone numbers and branch limits. Open office information
Use for tax roll search, discounts, due dates, escrow, mail payment and Property Appraiser routing. Open property tax page
Use to search the official account, print bills, check balance and pay. Open tax roll search
Use for DR-534 installment application terms and due-date structure. Open installment PDF
Use when you cannot pay the current real estate or tangible bill in one payment. Open partial payment page
Use for title, tag, vessel and disabled parking permit service details. Open motor services
Use for driver license, ID, written test and road-test service routing. Open driver license page
Use for Amelia Island short-term rental tax registration, filing and payment rules. Open tourist tax page
Use for property value, exemptions, mailing address, Save Our Homes, TRIM and VAB issues. Open Property Appraiser
Nassau County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the Nassau County Tax Collector phone number?
The Nassau County Florida Tax Collector main phone number is 904-491-7400. The toll-free number listed by the office is 866-815-4690.
Where is the Nassau County Tax Collector main office?
The main office and mailing address is 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. The office information page also lists branches in Callahan, the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach and Hilliard.
How do I pay Nassau County FL property taxes online?
Use the official property tax search and payment portal linked from NassauTaxes.com. Search the tax roll, verify the parcel, owner, tax year, discount, escrow status and balance, then save your receipt after payment.
When are Nassau County FL property taxes due?
Nassau County Florida property taxes are collected beginning November 1. Discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. The full amount is due by March 31 and becomes delinquent April 1 if unpaid.
Which Nassau County Tax Collector branch handles road tests?
The official office information page lists driving tests at the Main Office only, as walk-in testing from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Nassau County residents only. The Callahan and Historic Courthouse branches list no driving tests.
Should I contact the Nassau County Tax Collector or Property Appraiser?
Contact the Tax Collector for tax bills, payments, receipts, installments, delinquency, tags, titles and local service transactions. Contact the Property Appraiser for assessed value, market value, taxable value, exemptions, Save Our Homes, mailing address, property search and Value Adjustment Board questions.
Can I get a Florida birth certificate at the Nassau County Tax Collector?
Yes, the office states that certified copies of Florida birth certificates can be obtained through its partnership with the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Only simple applications are processed, and valid identification is required.
What is Nassau County tourist development tax?
Nassau County Tourist Development Tax applies to short-term rentals and transient accommodations rented for six months or less. The official page lists a 5% local tourist development tax and says online platforms do not remit it to the Nassau County Tax Collector at this time.
Is this page about Nassau County Florida or Nassau County New York?
This page is about Nassau County, Florida. Nassau County, New York uses a different Treasurer, Assessment and local town tax system, so New York taxpayers should not use Florida payment or office links.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Nassau County Tax Collector website?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent informational guide. Complete payments, applications, appointments and records requests only through official Nassau County Florida Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Florida DOR, FLHSMV, FDACS or county government links.