No you do not need an appointment but without one you may have to wait a bit.
Greetings Carol, Appointments are recommended for all services and can be scheduled at www.SarasotaTaxCollector.com. You must be a Sarasota County resident; if you are establishing residency or are a seasonal resident, you are eligible for an appointment. Customers who walk in may encounter a long wait or may be turned away if the office is at capacity. Appointments are required for the Road or Written Test, and services in the North Port Office. Very truly yours, Sarasota County Tax Collector
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