Frequently Asked Questions

1. What do I have to do to get married in Venice?

For information, contact Clerk of Circuit Court (http://www.sarasotaclerk.com) at (941) 861-7400 or by e-mail at clkinfo@scgov.net.

2. How do I obtain a Florida driver’s license in Venice?

A driver’s license can be obtained at the branch, 1212 Jacaranda Blvd., located in the Venice Pine Shopping Center on the corner of Center Road. It is open Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call (941) 483-5997 or renew/change address on line http://taxcollector.co.sarasota.fl.us, click on driver's license.

3. How do I register my automobile in Sarasota County?

For automobile registration call the Tax Collector’s office (http://taxcollector.co.sarasota.fl.us, click on motor vehicles) at (941) 861-8300.

4. How do I make a domicile declaration in Florida?

A declaration of domicile may be done through the Clerk of the Circuit Court at www.sarasotaclerk.com, click on county recorder & official records or can be contacted at (941) 861-7400.

5. Where do I learn more about registering to vote?

For information regarding voter’s registration call the Sarasota County supervisor of elections(www.srqelections.com) at (941) 861-3760 or (941) 861-8600, or visit the Robert L. Anderson County Administrative Building (formerly the South County Annex) at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Mon. - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Florida Voter Online registration: http://election.dos.state.fl.us

6. What are the laws regarding pets and other animals?

Sarasota County has an ordinance with several regulations relative to pets and animals in the community.For more information, contact Sarasota County Sheriff's Department Animal Services (http://www.sarasotasheriff.org, click on Animal Services) at (941) 861-9500.

7. How can I learn about area property transactions?

Property transactions are recorded by Sarasota County and are online at www.sarasotaproperty.net

8. How can I find help for my elderly family member or friend?

Here are some starting points:(1.) Dial 211 for information about non-profit human services. (2.) Senior Friendship Center offers many services from classes, arts and crafts, dancing, candlelight dinners, health services, etc. They are located at 3450 Scenic Drive and can be reached at (941) 493-3065. (3.) Meals on Wheels is a program where volunteers deliver hot meals 6 days a week. They charge a nominal fee. They can be contacted between 8-11 a.m. weekdays at (941) 488-1889.(4.) Sarasota County Area Transit provides bus service throughout the county. Call SCAT at (941) 861-1234. (5.) For more information, visit the web site of United Way Sarasota County, Inc. at http://www.uwsrq.com.

9. What are the City’s rules regarding noise?

The City’s noise ordinance is as follows: Sec. 34 (click on Code of Ordinances in the left pane).

10. How do I obtain a birth or death certificate or other vital records?

Those records are kept by the Florida Department of Health. Go to www.doh.state.fl.us and click on "Birth & Death Certificates” or dial the local phone number, (941) 861-2555.