Florida HSMV Form 84045 Mobile Home Salesperson Registration – If you operate a licensed mobile home dealership in Florida, you are required to register every salesperson you hire with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The official document for this process is HSMV Form 84045 – Registration of Mobile Home Dealer’s Salesperson(s). This guide explains what the form is, who must use it, the legal deadlines, how to complete it, and where to submit it—based on current Florida law and official FLHSMV resources.
What Is Florida HSMV Form 84045?
HSMV Form 84045 is the official form issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for registering, updating, or removing mobile home salespersons employed by a licensed mobile home dealer. The form covers three main actions:
- Adding a new salesperson
- Deleting a salesperson (termination or separation)
- Reporting a change of residential address
The current revision of the form is HSMV 84045 (Rev. 12/12). You can download the official PDF directly from the FLHSMV website:
Download Florida HSMV Form 84045 (PDF)
Who Must File Form 84045?
Every licensed mobile home dealer in Florida must register salespersons. According to the official FLHSMV Dealer FAQs, mobile home dealers are required to complete and submit Form 84045 for each salesperson they hire.
Under Florida Statutes § 320.77(9), a “mobile home salesperson” includes any person who:
- Is employed as a salesperson by a mobile home dealer and sells, exchanges, buys, or offers for sale an interest in a mobile home;
- Induces or attempts to induce a person to buy or exchange a mobile home for compensation; or
- Exercises managerial control over the dealership’s sales operations (including general managers, sales managers, or employees who negotiate purchase agreements).
Real estate licensees who sell non-deeded (titled) mobile homes as personal property may also need to comply with mobile home dealer licensing and salesperson registration rules when acting under a dealer license.
Legal Requirements and Deadlines Under Florida Law
Florida Statutes § 320.77(9) sets clear timelines that every mobile home dealer must follow:
- New hires: Register the salesperson’s name, local residence address, and home telephone number with FLHSMV within 30 days after the date of hire. A post office box may not be used in place of a physical residential address.
- Address changes: The salesperson must notify the department within 20 days after changing their residence address.
- Terminations or separations: The dealer must notify FLHSMV quarterly of any salesperson who leaves employment. Notifications must be submitted on the form prescribed by the department (Form 84045).
These requirements help FLHSMV maintain accurate records of individuals authorized to sell mobile homes in Florida and protect consumers.
How to Complete Florida HSMV Form 84045?
The form is straightforward and divided into clear sections. Here is a step-by-step overview of the information required:
1. Office Use Only Section
Leave this area blank. FLHSMV staff will complete the license number, dealer FRVIS customer number, dates received and completed, and the salesperson’s FRVIS customer number.
2. Mobile Home Dealer Information
- Dealership Licensee Name
- Physical Address (street address, city, state, ZIP code)
- Dealer License Number
3. Salesperson Information (for Adding or Address Change)
- Salesperson’s full name
- Date of birth (month, day, and year)
- Driver license number
- Residence address (physical address only—no P.O. boxes)
- City, state, and ZIP code
- Home telephone number
- Date of hire (month, day, and year)
4. Salesperson Information Being Deleted
If removing a salesperson, complete the name, driver license number, residence address, telephone number, and date of termination or separation.
5. Certification and Signature
The form must be signed by a principal or officer of the dealership under penalty of perjury. The signer must also type or print their name and title and include the date.
Accuracy is critical. Providing false information can result in penalties under Florida law.
Where to Submit Form 84045?
Completed Form 84045 must be returned to the appropriate FLHSMV Motorist Services Regional Office that serves the county where the dealership is located. The form itself states “RETURN TO REGIONAL OFFICE.”
You can find the correct regional office by visiting the official FLHSMV locations page or contacting the Bureau of Dealer Services. Submission methods typically include mail or in-person delivery to the regional office. Always keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
For the most current list of regional offices and contact information, visit the official FLHSMV website: FLHSMV Locations.
Related Forms and Additional Resources
Form 84045 is specifically for salesperson registration. Related mobile home dealer forms include:
- HSMV 86056 – Application for a License as a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer
- HSMV 86018 – Surety Bond for Mobile Home Dealers
- HSMV 86720 – Renewal Application for dealers
Official guidance is available on the FLHSMV Motor Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle and Mobile Home Dealer/Broker Licenses page and the Dealer FAQs page.
Why Proper Salesperson Registration Matters?
Timely and accurate registration of mobile home salespersons protects both the dealership and Florida consumers. It ensures that only authorized individuals are selling mobile homes, supports regulatory oversight, and helps dealers avoid potential compliance issues or penalties. Maintaining current records also demonstrates good business practices and readiness for any FLHSMV audits or inquiries.