Helpful hint for property tax assessment:
If you designate your primary residence as your homestead, and you are under age 65, you only need to complete the assessment once.
If you are over 65 or have a disability and have designated your primary residence as your homestead, you must renew the exemption each year. Renewal can be completed by returning the affidavit mailed to your home or by submitting an assessment online. The over‑65 and disability exemptions must be actively claimed; they are not automatically applied.
Helpful hint for motor vehicle purchases:
If you purchase a vehicle from an individual rather than a dealership, the seller must provide a title showing his or her name on the front as the legal owner with the right to sell the vehicle.
BUYER BEWARE: If a seller cannot provide a valid title, it’s best to walk away. Purchasing a vehicle without a title almost always leads to significant complications.