Another Florida Auto Sales Tax Exemption Post

I’m a Florida resident AD member stationed outside of FL. Buying a used vehicle soon. I’ve seen the numerous posts about this but it doesn’t check out.

Called two different tax collectors offices today (Santa Rosa and Okaloosa). Both said it’s true that when using the Milpak forms I can be exempt from FL sales tax AND register in FL. However I must pay sales tax somewhere. Like they need a bill of sale stating they have been paid.

Every thread always has people bickering about this. So what is it?! Some are absolutely adamant that you don’t need to pay ANY sales tax, others, to include the tax collectors say you must pay somewhere.