Q & A
More Information about Membership, Club structure, fees and budgets may be found under Membership Q&A .
Q: What are the specifics for Pelican Sound
A:
Membership Type: Bundled
Turned Over and Sold Out: The end of 2002
Homes in Pelican Sound: 1299
Community: Private, Gated
Neighborhood Associations: 22
Golf Course: 27 - holes, Private
Annual dues 2010: $5145.00, Must be delivered no later than December 31st.
Resale Capital Contribution paid at closing by buyer (for 2010): $5145.00
Q: What do I have to do Prior to Closing ?
A:
1.»An Application for Approval to Purchase must be completed twenty(20) business days prior to closing and returned to the Neighborhood Homeowners Association.
Below is a list of contacts where you may acquire and submit your application,
inquire about the quarterly condo fee and obtain budget information specific to
the different neighborhoods in the Pelican Sound Community.
Pinehurst: NVR, Richard Poinsett: 239-947-3509
Torrey Pines: Benson's Inc. Phone: 239-277-0718
12650 Whitehall Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Edgewater I : Gulf Breeze Phone: 239-498-3311
8910 Terrene Court Suite200
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
All Other Neighborhoods: Collier Financial Phone: 239-774-7088 Fax: 239-774-1512
4985 Tamiami Tr. East Ste 4993
Naples, FL 34113
Attention: (Name of Appropriate Association)
or you can email Collier Financial at collierfinancial@hotmail.com and request a Sales Application Packet.
2. » A week before; at this time you may also call the Accounting Office
Call: 239.948.5228 or email: jwatters@pelicansoundgrc.com
to arrange an appointment for membership set-up.
Q: What fees can I expect from Pelican Sound & Assocaion?
A:
Paid To Pelican Sound by Buyer
•The Resale Capital Fee which is equal to the current year’s master association annual assessment.
•Estoppel Fee
•Any unpaid portion of the annual assessment.
Paid To Pelican Sound by Seller
All-outstanding Club Charges on the members account.
Paid To The Neighborhood Association by Buyer
•The Application for Approval to Purchase fee is $100.00 paid to the Neighborhood Association.
•Neighborhood Estoppel fee
Other
Prorated portion of the already paid annual assessment and condo fees may also be
included which are then reimbursed to the previous owner.
Q: What happens after the closing ?
A: Please bring your closing papers with you to your scheduled appointment, as we will need a copy for our records. At your new member orientation, we will complete the process by setting up an account, assigning your membership number, issuing your Photo ID Member Cards and arranging for a parking pass or permanent parking decal. We will also review important rules, answer your questions and give you a Member’s Handbook and “Welcome Packet” of information for you to take home and review to help acquaint you with the rules of the Club and its many activities. Congratulations! Now it’s time to enjoy the many opportunities included with your membership at Pelican Sound.
If your purchase was a mail-away closing, please arrange to have a copy of the closing (HUD) statement sent to the Membership Office via mail or fax; your closing agent or Title Company will be happy to accommodate this request. Complete and return the forms mentioned above and we will contact you via email or mail with your membership number, website user name, password and a copy of the member newsletter. Please contact us and schedule an appointment prior to your first visit for the New Member Orientation.
Q: How do I get a Florida Driver's License?
If you are a United States Citizen with a valid out-of-state Licenses.
• For a driver's license, you must have resided in Florida for 30 days and provide proof of residency such as an envelope with your Florida address.
• Any person who holds a license or identification card from the District of Columbia, United States Territories or one of our 50 states (with the exception of those listed below) may present his/her license or ID card as primary identification document.
• An approved secondary identification document is also required.
A Secondary Identification Document may include, but is not limited to, the original or certified copy of one of the following:
1. School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar’s signature.
2. Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
3. Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
4. An insurance policy on the customer’s life which has been in force for at least two years and has the
month, day and year of birth.
5. United States military or military dependent identification card.
Effective April 10, 2002, United States Military ID cards with an officer rank will be
accepted as proof of citizenship only; however, not as proof of primary identification.
6. Florida or out-of-state driver's license, valid or expired.
7. Florida license record or identification card record.
8. Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
9. Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner’s copy) obtained from the tax collector’s office where the customer’s vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
10. Florida and out-of-state non-driver identification cards (state issued).
11. Receipt copy of your last Florida driver's license issuance.
12. Immigration form I-571.
13. Federal form DD-214 (military record).
14. Marriage certificate.
15. Court order, which includes legal name.
16. A Florida voter registration card, which was issued at least 3 months previously.
17. Personal identification by an examiner or by a person well known to the examiner.
18. Social Security Card (Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to
collect social security numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification cards).
19. Family bible record or birth announcement in baby book.
20. Parent consent form of minor.
21. Out-of-country driver's license or identification card, government issued
• A social security number, if issued (Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to
collect social security numbers for the issuance of driver license and identification cards), MUST be
included on the application.
Note: The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on
the Florida driver's license or identification card. If you have recently changed your name, update
your records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your license or identification card.
Important Note: Driver licenses from the following states
Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee,Texas, Utah, Vermont
Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin
are acceptable as secondary identification and to reciprocate driving privileges, it must be accompanied
by one of the following:
1. Original or certified United States birth certificate (including territories and District of Columbia)
2. Valid United States passport
3. Certificate of Naturalization.
4. Effective April 10, 2002, United States Military ID cards with an officer rank will be accepted
as proof of citizenship only; however, not as proof of primary identification.
If you need more information or are not a United States citizen please refer to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Q: Where are the local DMV Offices for Lee County?
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
1-850-617-2000
Driver License Offices
Driver licenses, driving tests and ID Cards
| City |
Street Address |
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Phone Number |
Office Hours |
Comments |
| Cape Coral |
413 NE Van Loon Lane 33909
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(239)
458-4428 |
M W F 8am-5pm
T T 8am-6pm
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Avoid Waiting Make Appointment
Online-All Services
CDL Hazmat |
| Cape Coral |
1039 SE 9th Place 33990
|
* |
(239)
533-6000 |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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*Licensing agent (County Tax Collector) - for limited driver license services and vehicle registration, tag and title
services at one location. ($5.25 convenience fee added to driver license service fees.)
Q: How do I register my car?
1. If you have an out-of-state license and it has not expired beyond 30 days, you may be able to convert your license without taking a written or road test. Review the requirements for citizens and non-citizens.
2. Obtain vehicle insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida--in other words, visit a Florida insurance agent.
3. Take your proof of Florida insurance; your original out-of-state title and verification of the motor vehicle's *vehicle identification number (VIN), completed on form HSMV 82040 or HSMV 82042 to your local Florida county tax collector's office. If there is more than one owner on the out of state title for transfer, all applicants must sign the application or all applicants must be present.
4. In the state of Florida, a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within ten days of the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing residency. Registering your motor vehicle goes hand in hand with the titling process.
5. VIN verification is required for all USED motor vehicles not currently titled in Florida, including trailers with a weight of 2,000 pounds or more.
*The VIN must be verified by one of the following:
1. A law enforcement officer from any state.
2.A licensed Florida or out of state motor vehicle dealer.
NOTE: If the VIN is verified by an out of state motor vehicle dealer,
the verification must be submitted on their letterhead stationary.
3. A Florida DMV Compliance Examiner/Inspector, DMV or tax collector employee.
4.A notary public commissioned by the state of Florida.
5.Provost Marshal (an officer who supervises the military police of a command) or
a commissioned officer in active military service, with a rank of 2nd lieutenant or higher
or an LNC, "Legalman, Chief Petty Officer, E-7".
6.If the out of state title is currently in the possession of an out of state lienholder, the tax collector's office will assist you in contacting the lienholder to obtain the title. The lien will be recorded on the Florida title when issued and will be mailed to the lienholder.
Q: How do I register to vote?
Voter Registration is handled by the Supervisor of Elections.
Any person at least 18 years of age, who is a citizen of the United States and a permanent resident of Florida and of the county where he wishes to register, is eligible to register with the Supervisor of Elections. Once registered, if you vote at least once every four years, your registration is active and permanent.
The Easiest Way to Register
A voter registration application may be obtained at the following website:
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/RegToVote/webappform.pdf
Just print a copy of the form, complete it and mail it to:
Lee County Supervisor of Elections
P.O Box 2545
Fort Myers, Florida 33902
Other Ways to Register
Forms may be obtained and completed at the Lee County Supervisor of Elections satellite office at 24951 Old US 41 Suite 10, Bonita Springs. This office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
It is located on the east side of Old 41 about two blocks south of the US 41/Old 41
intersection, just north of the railroad tracks.
Registration forms can also be obtained at public libraries, Chamber of Commerce, Dept of Motor Vehicles, AAA Motor Club sites throughout the county. Information on registration forms may be obtained by calling (239) 533-8683.