News, Announcements & Events
Tax Collector's Offices Closed for Christmas & New Year. St. Augustine Office Open Saturday, Dec. 26 – All locations of the St. Johns County Tax Collector's office will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. As Dec. 26 is the last Saturday of the month, the St. Augustine office will be open as usual from 8:30 a.m. till 12:00 noon. Offices will also be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in observance of the New Year's holiday. Motor vehicle registration, driver license and tax business can be conducted 24/7 via the website. St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth and staff wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December Vehicle Registration Renewals Delayed from Tallahassee – Vehicle owners are receiving their notices later than the 30 days' early notice to which they have become accustomed. This delay is due to the recent fee increases that went into effect September 1. A delay in receiving your December vehicle registration does not change the fact that your registration will expire midnight on your birthday. More...
Thanksgiving Hours and Curbside Collection Dates – The St. Johns County Tax Collector's office will be open the last Saturday of November after the Thanksgiving holiday for those wishing to conduct business and pay taxes. "We are always open the last Saturday of the month, from 8:30 a.m. till 12 noon," said St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC. "However, we like to make sure residents know that this service continues even on holiday weekends, and especially when residents can receive a 4 percent discount by paying their taxes prior to Dec. 2." Additionally, curbside tax payment service will be available from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. at the Main office in St. Augustine beginning Monday, Nov. 30 and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 2. More...
Five Easy Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill. Select the One That Is Best for You! – Would you prefer to pay your taxes at your leisure? Would you like to pay your taxes without having to get out of your car? St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, in an effort to make paying your tax bill as convenient as possible, offers several different options sure to suit the needs, schedules and preferences of all St. Johns County residents. More...
Tax Bills – Beginning Monday November 2nd, St. Johns County property owners can expect to find their tax bills in the mailbox as the 2009 tax season begins. This includes bills for real estate, tangible personal property, railroad, and non ad-valorem assessments. Total taxes to be collected are $379,772,617.95. This is a decrease of $25,651,312.44 compared to the 2008 tax roll of $405,423,930.39. Although all tax bills become due Nov. 1, 2009, they are payable through March 31, 2010, without incurring a penalty. More…
Tax Collector’s Office Presents Excess Fees – St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, presents the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and taxing authorities $5,267,167.07 at its regular meeting Tuesday, October 20. More..
Project Buckle Up Video Earns Statewide Award
Locally produced car seat safety video receives 1st Place in competition
"Buckled for Life," a locally produced video about the St. Johns County Tax Collector's Project Buckle Up car seat education and inspection program, received first place in the 2008 Crystal Award competition of the Florida Government Communicators Association (FGCA). Full Story.
Dennis Hollingsworth & Spouse Attend Reception at the White House
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, and his wife Jan were guests of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House this holiday season...."This experience was beyond anything we could have imagined," Hollingsworth said. "We are honored and humbled to have been invited to share with the Bushes their last Christmas in the White House." Full story,
