The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office is proud to announce the expansion of its concealed weapon license (CWP) services. Effective immediately, residents can now replace a statewide concealed weapon license at any Lake County Tax Collector service center. This addition complements the existing CWP services, which include original license applications and renewals.

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson partnered with my Office to pass legislation that extends this opportunity to our community. “We are pleased to be able to expand our partnership with tax collectors to make it easier and more convenient for Floridians to receive concealed weapon license services and exercise their Second Amendment rights,” Commissioner Simpson said.

“Our office is always looking for ways to improve and provide new, innovative ways to best serve our constituents,” said David W. Jordan, Lake County Tax Collector. “Adding the capability to replace concealed weapon licenses locally makes this important service more accessible and convenient for the residents of Lake County. Previously, this option was only available by mail through Tallahassee or by visiting a Department of Agriculture regional office in Orlando.”

The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office has been offering concealed weapon license services since 2014, when tax collector offices were authorized to take applications, fingerprint applicants, and securely transmit information to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for final eligibility determinations. Concealed weapon licenses are in high demand in Florida, with over 2.4 million licenses currently issued statewide. The Department of Agriculture processed more than 100,000 new license applications in the last fiscal year.

The Lake County Tax Collector's Office has been recognized for its continued excellence in financial operations for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious Legacy Award, presented by the Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA), serves as a recognition of the office's commitment to responsible fiscal management.

"This award highlights the dedication and expertise of our entire Finance Team," said Lake County Tax Collector, David Jordan. "Led by Chief Financial Officer Mary Scott and Executive Director of Finance Tonya Young, this team ensures accurate financial records, continually implements innovative processes, and prioritizes saving taxpayer dollars."

The thorough selection process for the Legacy Award involves an in-depth review of a Tax Collector's Office financial operations. The FTCA judging panel, comprised of government financial executives across Florida, evaluates each local tax office based on achieving a perfect annual audit and demonstrating excellence in three key areas: Innovation & Automation, Customer Focus, and Budgeting.

"The Legacy Award signifies the highest standard of financial competency in tax collection," stated Honorable Chuck Perdue of Bay County, past president of the FTCA. "This recognition reflects the exceptional leadership of Tax Collector David Jordan, who has earned this esteemed designation for a fourth consecutive year."

The Lake County Tax Collector's Office processes a significant volume of transactions annually, handling hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Their services encompass a wide range, including property tax collection, driver's license issuance, motor vehicle services, and concealed weapon licensing.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has issued an important warning to all drivers with Florida license plates. If your plate has been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized, it may be violating Florida law. These alterations, including the yellow validation stickers, can impact the plate’s reflectivity and safety features and are against Section 320.061, Florida Statutes.