Columbia county tax collector
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Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office
COLUMBIA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
About Our Office
Kyle Keen, Tax Collector
Proudly serving the people of Columbia County.
Here to help you take the next step
From a first driver license to a vehicle purchase or an annual tax payment, our office brings many everyday government services together for Columbia County residents and businesses.
Our approach is to serve you accurately, courteously and professionally, with flexible service options and cost-conscious operations. Use the service guides to prepare your documents, understand your options and find the right place to start.
Prepare with confidence
Check documents and appointment requirements before you travel.
Choose your service option
Review available online, mail and office options for your transaction.
Ask for help
Contact our staff if you need guidance about your next step.
What we do
The Tax Collector provides services on behalf of state and local agencies. Select a guide for requirements and available service options.
Property taxes
Collect and distribute real estate taxes, tangible personal property taxes and non-ad valorem assessments.
Property taxes →Tangible personal property →
Driver licenses & IDs
Process driver license and identification card transactions as an agent for FLHSMV.
Driver licenses & IDs →Vehicles & vessels
Handle title applications and registrations for motor vehicles, mobile homes and vessels.
Titles & ownership →Registration renewals →
Business tax receipts
Issue local business tax receipts on behalf of Columbia County.
Business tax receipts →Other license services
Issue hunting and fishing licenses and assist with eligible concealed weapon license applications and renewals.
Hunting & fishing →Concealed weapon licenses →
A locally elected public office
Florida’s elected Tax Collector office dates to the 1885 State Constitution. The Tax Collector is an independent constitutional officer, elected locally to carry out responsibilities assigned by law.
How the office is funded
The office earns statutory fees and commissions for the services it performs. The Florida Legislature establishes those fees and commissions, and the Florida Department of Revenue reviews and approves the annual office budget. Remaining excess fees are distributed to the appropriate agencies at fiscal year-end.
Taxes collected for other public agencies are held and distributed to those agencies and taxing authorities. Collection responsibilities are separate from the decisions that establish property values or tax rates.
Who handles your property tax question?
- Tax Collector
- Tax bills, payment records, collection and distribution of revenue.
- Property Appraiser
- Property values, exemptions and ownership information on the tax roll. Call 386-758-1083 for assistance.
- Taxing authorities
- Tax rates and the budgets supported by those rates. Review the authorities listed on your tax bill.
Public information & accountability
Budget & expenditures
Find the approved budget and financial information made available by the office.
View budget information →Public records
Use our records information to find the appropriate custodian. Tax Collector records assistance is available at 386-758-1080. You do not have to disclose your identity or the purpose of your request.
Public records requests →Employment
Explore current opportunities and application instructions. Check the employment page for available positions before applying.
Employment information →Office policies
Review the published video, photograph and recording policy before visiting with recording equipment.
Read the recording policy →Information reviewed October 21, 2026. Service requirements and availability vary by transaction.
Services
Kids Tag Art
Kids Tag Art is a fundraising project that inspires elementary grade art students and raises money for the school's art program. A special thanks goes out to our Platinum Sponsor- Nutrien and our Gold Sponsors- Edward Jones, Baya Pharmacy, Walmart Transportation, First Federal Bank, & LKQ!
