Hobe Sound Government
Hobe Sound is an unincorporated village located in Martin County. Governed by County Commissioners, Martin County is divided into 5 districts. Hobe Sound is located in district 3 and the county commissioner is Lee Weberman. The Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of Circuit Court and Property Appraiser each have satellite offices in Hobe Sound at the Publix/Island Crossing Plaza located at the intersection of US Highway 1 and Bridge Road. 

Lee Weberman, County Commissioner
2401 S.E. Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34996
772-221-2357

Martin County Tax Collector
New residents must apply for car title, license plates and vehicle registration within 10 days of employment or school enrollment. Motorboats and sailboats used in Florida water, unless registered in another state and used less than 90 days must be registered at the Tax Collector’s office. Hunting and fishing licenses may also be obtained at the Tax Collector’s office.

Tax Collector:  The Honorable Mr. Larry O’Steen
Hobe Sound Annex
11734 SE Federal Hwy
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-288-5600

Hours of Operation: 
Monday-Friday Open: 8:00am -1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm

Supervisor of Elections

Clerk of the Circuit Court
Under Florida law, you automatically establish residency when being employed, enrolling children in school, or registering to vote. You may document your residency by obtaining a notarized Declaration of Domicile. This Hobe Sound branch also provides information and services for voter registration, paying traffic tickets, marriage licenses, passports, and civil/small claims/eviction matters.

Clerk of the Circuit Court and Supervisor of Elections
Hobe Sound Annex
11730 SE Federal Hwy
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-1307

Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Property Appraiser
Florida has a Homestead Exemption law, whereby the first $25,000.00 of the assessed value of an owner-occupied residence is exempt from ad valorem taxes. To process tax exemption and to get information on properties located in Martin County please visit the Property Appraiser’s office.

Property Appraiser
Hobe Sound Annex
11726 SE Federal Hwy
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-1309

Hours of Operation: 
Monday-Friday Open: 8 -1:00 and 2 - 4:30
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00

Department of Motor Vehicles

Driver License Office in Hobe Sound
You must obtain a Florida Driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency. Two forms of ID are required to prove your date of birth.

For driver licensees, driving tests and ID cards please visit the Hobe Sound DMV.

Hobe Sound DMV
11734 SE Federal Hwy
Hobe Sound, FL 33455     
772- 546 -7097 (Information)
772-546-6136 (Appointments)

Hours of Operation: 8 to 4:30 pm

Martin County Government
Our local Martin County government has a useful website where you can learn how to contact our County Commissioners by phone or email, download permit applications and forms, sign up for events at our parks – just a ton of information. The Martin County Directory is a valuable resource for all residents and visitors. The Martin County Property Appraiser’s office also sponsors a fantastic website where you can search for tax and property information. The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s website allows you to see public records, access forms, learn about passport requirements and provides a useful “links” page directing you to other government websites.

State of Florida
The state of Florida also sponsors a fantastic website “My Florida.com” which has a wealth of tools and information for the resident and visitor alike. Everything from history and culture, nature, government offices, professional sports, licenses, setup of corporation, online paying of business taxes – the resources are mind blowing. You can even take a virtual tour of the Governor’s Mansion!  Take advantage of this great tool.

Everyone should know that you can access the White House, House of Representatives, the Senate and practically every area of our government via the web.  Here are the direct links to our local representatives and officials:

Sen. Mel Martinzez, Republican
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3041

Sen. Bill Nelson, Democrat
818 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5274

Rep. Tim Mahoney (D)
District 16
104 Cannon Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5792

Local Office: 9 SE Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994 (772)878-3181

Sen. Ken Pruitt, (R)
District 28
318 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400
(850) 487-5088

Local Office:
2400 S.E. Midport Road
Suite 110
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
(771) 335-8000

Rep. William Snyder (R)
District 82
302 House Office Building
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1300
(850) 488-8832

Local Office:
2400 S. Federal Highway
Suite 250
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 221-4904