Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I use up my pre-printed temporary tag stock?

  • After July 1st, 2008, you may NOT issue pre-printed temp tags unless either your internet service provider (ISP), ADDTag, Inc. or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) system is/are down.

Question: How long does it take to receive temporary tag blank stock once I order?

  • Please make sure to order your blank temp tags before you run out of your current stock, as it takes several days for the tags to reach you once an order is placed.

Question: Is participation in the electronic temporary registration program required by Florida law?

  • In accordance with Florida Statute 320.96, effective July 1, 2008, all dealers must issue electronic temporary registrations to customers to whom they have sold a vehicle (if the customer does not have a metal plate to transfer.)

Question: What are the system requirements for ADDTag?

  • ADDTag requires an Internet connection (dial-up will work), a laser printer, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 or later, and Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux with kernel 1.4 or later.

Question: What happens if the DHSMV or ADDTag computers or my Internet service provider (ISP) are down?

  • If the DHSMV, ADDTag or your ISP computer systems are down and you are unable to process your print on demand temp tag upload, you will issue an old style pre-printed tag for the temporary tag. Keep a stack of pre-printed tags for when the system may be down. You MUST electronically report this information within 1 business day to the DHSMV. The ADDTag, Inc. system allows you to do this by choosing the standard “electronic report only” option on the Temporary Tag Information screen. Your 24 hour “registration window” will be extended for whatever period the respective system was down.

    In addition, you MUST complete the new HSMV form 82082 and keep this form in the deal jacket for 5 years. A copy of the HSMV form 82082 is available here. Please print a copy and file onsite for your use...

Question: What type of printer do I need to print temporary tags?

  • ADDTag, Inc.'s temp tag program will work with virtually any standard laser printer.