{"state":"FL","state_name":"Florida","topic_slug":"title-correction","topic_name":"Title correction","title":"Correct a title record in Florida","summary":"Use this path when the Florida title has the wrong owner, name, address, lien, or vehicle detail and must be corrected before you rely on it.","when_to_use":"Choose this path when the Florida title exists but contains a material record error that should be fixed before transfer or renewal.","requirements":["supporting documents that prove the title correction","current Florida title or title record information","updated HSMV 82040 title application when Florida requires it","county tax collector or motor vehicle service center handling for the corrected title"],"steps":["Identify the exact title error and gather the documents that prove the correction before filing with Florida.","Use Florida's title-correction path instead of assuming a renewal or transfer will fix the title record.","Complete the corrected-title handling through the county tax collector or motor vehicle service center before relying on the record."],"official_links":[{"label":"Florida title correction guidance","href":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/liens-and-titles/name-and-address-changes/","note":"Primary Florida source for correcting title name and address details."},{"label":"Florida liens and titles","href":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/liens-and-titles/"},{"label":"Florida county tax collector and service locations","href":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/locations/"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["What documents prove a Florida title correction?","Does Florida require a new HSMV 82040 for a corrected title?","Should I fix the Florida title before selling the vehicle?"],"source_url":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/liens-and-titles/name-and-address-changes/","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:17:10","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official title correction workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Florida service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"Florida title correction guidance","href":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/liens-and-titles/name-and-address-changes/","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-florida-title-correction"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}