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1. Vehicle Registration

To register new vehicles with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, visit them online, (for renewals - GoRenew.com), call (954) 765-4697 or find a location near you. To get auto tags call the Broward County Revenue Division at (954) 765-4697, or visit Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division.

2. Veterans Programs

A veterans advisor is available to assist with veterans issues each Friday at the Tamarac Community Center, between the hours of 8:00 am – 11:00 am. No appointment is necessary.

The Veterans Affairs Committee consists of eight or more members appointed by the City Commission. Membership of the committee contains members from various veterans' organizations. Members must have served in a branch of the US Armed Forces and must have received an honorable discharge. The committee promotes and facilitates awareness among veterans of their rights, benefits and any other special needs; promotes programs designed to encourage public awareness of the role of veterans in the history of the United States; and promote patriotism. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620 to confirm the meeting schedule.

Broward County's Elderly and Veterans Service Division (954) 357-6622;
TTY (954) 357- 5841.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1-800-827-1000.

3. Volunteer Services

Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department's volunteer services seek to engage volunteers to assist in the operation and maintenance of certain programs and events, to assist the staff, and to maintain a high quality of life for Tamarac residents. The volunteer program is administered by the Social Services Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. Prospective volunteers are required to fill out an application and undergo a background check. An interview is set up and if there is a match, then an orientation will be done, followed by training and then placement. Interested volunteers can contact the social services office at (954) 597-3642 for more information.

To find information about Tamarac Board and Committee volunteer opportunities and download an application, call the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505 or visit the City Clerk's webpage.

Regarding CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, please call (954) 597-3800 or visit the CERT webpage.

Regarding volunteering for COP, Citizen Observer Patrol with BSO-Tamarac, call (954) 720-2239.

To volunteer for the Tamarac Historical Society call (954) 597-3990.

Visit www.handsonbroward.org to find other volunteer opportunities in Broward County.

4. Voter Registration

Register online by visiting www.browardsoe.org. For more information call the Supervisor of Elections at (954) 357-7050.

5. Vulnerable Population Registry

The Broward County Vulnerable Population program is designed to assist residents who are homebound or unable to get supplies on their own.

Residents may register with the program at www.broward.org/atrisk or by calling (954) 831-4000;
TTY (954) 831-3940. Only those needing special assistance should register.

Residents with special medical needs should call (954) 357-6385 or TTY (954) 357-5608 to register for the Special Needs Shelter. Documentation and a medical review must be provided in advance to ensure the shelter can meet those needs.