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 .