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Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector's Office - Lakeland

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Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector's Office - Lakeland

"Changing the public's perception of government."

06/23/2026

Good morning! A reminder for property taxpayers who are on the INSTALLMENT plan: the first payment is DUE JUNE 30. 📆 Remember, you will be removed from the installment plan if your payment isn’t made by July 31. (Note: the 6% discount will not apply after June 30.)

We’re here to help! Have questions? Visit www.PolkTaxes.com (you can pay online here, too!) OR call (863) 534-4700.

06/22/2026

Let’s hear it for this new driver, Juan Troconiz – who recently got his driver’s license in Lake Alfred… when he scored a PERFECT road test! Well done. 🏅

To celebrate, we give Juan a special challenge coin (because hey, achieving a perfect road test score isn’t the easiest accomplishment). Stay safe out there! Congratulations. 💯

06/21/2026

Good morning and HAPPY FATHERS DAY to ALL the amazing dads out there! You are appreciated & loved. Enjoy your day!

06/19/2026

It’s Juneteenth. Today, we recognize this federal holiday known as Freedom Day - when we all celebrate the end of slavery in the United States!

06/18/2026

We’re sending a sweet shout out with CONGRATULATIONS to Debbie & the Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County - Lake Alfred Team this morning, for a wonderful customer compliment – in which the person wrote us that,

“Amazing experience. Got everything done! Debbie was very helpful and knowledgeable!” 🎉

Great job! Being ‘helpful and knowledgeable’ is something to celebrate.

06/17/2026

Any JUNE birthdays out there? July? HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳Here’s a gift to you: the option to SAVE TIME. Renew online! Here’s how, for...

• DRIVER LICENSE/ID renewals:
Use the ‘MyDMV Portal’ at
mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov
• VEHICLE REGISTRATION renewals:
Use MyEasyGov by visiting
payment.myeasygov.com

Remember… Polkie says “Take a bit out of time! Be cool. Renew online.” 😎

06/16/2026

She’s road ready, with a driver license from scoring a PERFECT road test in Lake Alfred! Congratulations, Requita Brewer! 🏅

To celebrate Requita (and all drivers who pass the road test with a 100% score 💯), the Tax Collector gives a small token – a special challenge coin. Congrats & stay safe out there. 🎉

06/15/2026

Way to go, Kinley Johnson, on passing the road test with a PERFECT score in Lakeland! (It’s not such an easy task. 💯) Congratulations on becoming a new driver. 🎉 Stay safe out there!

To celebrate Kinley (and others who score 100%), the Tax Collector offers a special challenge coin. Enjoy! 🏅

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day! DYK? Each year on June 14, commemorates the Continental Congress approving the design of a national flag, in 1777. Flag Day began to be recognized as a national day in 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation, naming this day. Show your stars & stripes! Happy Sunday! 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

To us, going “above & beyond” to exceed customer service expectations is part of our vision (to change the public’s perception of government). 😊 Pamela, in Lakeland, did just that! Her recent customer wrote to us, saying:

“Pamela went above & beyond to assist us when we had a major issue with the motor home title!” 🎉

Great job, Pamela & Lakeland Team!

Address

916 N Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.polktaxes.com/

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