Community Information for Carrabelle, Florida

Population County
U.S. Census Quick Facts for Franklin County

Taxes
Ad Valorem Millage rate 12.9 mills
Local option Gas Tax $.05

Corporate Income
5.5%

Voter Registration
All Franklin County residents may register to vote with the Supervisor of Elections at the County Courthouse 33 Market Street, Apalachicola. Mail-in Florida Voter Registration Application Forms are available. There is no residency waiting period. Call (850) 653-9520 for more information.

Driver's License
Driver’s licenses are issued locally on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am-12:00 noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at 731 U S Highway 98 just east of Eastpoint. Florida law requires new residents to obtain a Florida Driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency. Two original or certified proof of identification are required (no photocopies accepted). Cost is $20.00, renewals $15.00. Call (850) 670-8061 for more information.

Automobile Tags
Automobile license plates are available from the Franklin County Tax Collector’s Office in the County Courthouse, 33 Market Street, Apalachicola. Proof of ownership and insurance is required. Vehicle titles must be changed before you get your Florida driver’s license. Call (850) 653-9323 for more information.

Public Libraries
Franklin County Public Library system has branches in:
Eastpoint (850) 670-8151
Carrabelle (850) 697-2366
Apalachicola Program Center (850) 653-2784
Apalachicola Municipal Library (850) 653-8436
Wilderness Coast Library Bookmobile (850) 926-4571