Taxes
It is the duty of the Tax Assessor and Collector to assess and collect for the County all taxes imposed on property within the County. The Assessor and Collector is required to make bank deposits and reports according to the terms of several statutes.

Motor Vehicle Registration
The Tax Assessor and Collector is designated by statute as the agent for the state Department of Highways and Public Transportation for collection of motor vehicle fees. Under the registration statutes, every owner of a motor vehicle is required to register it with the tax assessor in the county in which the owner resides.