Tags and registration 533-6000 Road tests are given at the two addresses above. Call ahead for an appointment. Proof of social security number is required before a license can be renewed or issued. All new and some renewal licenses require a vision test; written and road test requirements vary. Go online for additional information.
Fishing Licenses www. leetc. com Instant License Line 1-888-347-4356 Most visitors and residents need a license for saltwater and freshwater fishing, available through the Lee County Tax Collector’ s Office( go online to www. leetc. com) and most marinas and bait and tackle shops. The Tax Collector’ s website lists freshwater and saltwater regulations.
Marriage 533-5000 www. leeclerk. org The Clerk of the Courts issues marriage licenses. Both parties must apply in person. Call or check online for a list of accepted ID’ s and other requirements.
Occupational Licenses Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1-850-487-1395 www. MyFloridaLicense. com Many professions and occupations have their own examination licensing boards in the state, but this department has overall jurisdiction.
Pets- Lee County Animal Services 533-7387 5600 Banner Drive Dogs, cats and ferrets require rabies vaccinations( good for 1 to 3 years) and annual county licenses. See a veterinarian.
POLICE & SHERIFF’ S OFFICE City of Fort Myers Police 321-7700 www. cityftmyers. com 2210 Peck Street Lee County Sheriff’ s Office 477-1000 www. sheriffleefl. org 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.
Residency To prove official residency, you need a voter registration card or a Declaration of Domicile, a sworn statement heard and notarized at the Clerk of Courts.
Social Security Social Security Office 1-800-772-1213 www. ssa. gov 10100 Deer Run Farm Road, Fort Myers
Taxes Florida has no state personal income tax and no inheritance tax. Visit www. Myflorida. com for details, exemptions, and on-line forms.
U. S. Postal Service Fort Myers Main Post Office 1-800-275-8777 www. usps. com 1350 Monroe Street Hours: 9 a. m.-5 p. m., Monday- Friday.
Vehicle Registration
Lee County Tax Collector 533-6000 www. leetc. com 2480 Thompson Street( Call for branch offices) New residents must register vehicles and obtain Florida plates within 10 days of accepting employment, engaging in an occupation, or enrolling a child in public school.
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Voter Registration Supervisor of Elections Office 533-8683 www. leeelections. com 2480 Thompson Street Voter registration applications are available online and at the Election Office; call for additional locations. Registration closes 29 days before each election. Anyone over age 18 can register. Proof of residency required.
Healthcare
Assisted Living / Adult Day Care
See Health Care Services and Home Health Agency listings in the Membership Directory’ s Healthcare section.
Clinics / Hospitals / Urgent Care
Ft. Myers OPC Clinic( VA) 939-3939 3033 Winkler Extension Veterans Admin. outpatient clinic.
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida 278-3600
• 2232 Grand Avenue( downtown-women, pediatrics and dental)
• 4040 Palm Beach Blvd.( east)
• 890-F Tamiami Trail N.( north)
• 3511 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd.
• 8750 Gladiolus( south)
• 3600-A Broadway( dental office) Primary and preventive services for low-income families. Not-for-profit.
Lee Memorial Health System www. leememorial. org Comprehensive facilities consistently rated among the tops in the nation.