Putnam County Tax Collector

The Marine Corps has two birthdays due to a historical change: November 10, 1775, marks the original founding of the Continental Marines during the Revolutionary War, while July 11, 1798, is the date the modern United States Marine Corps was re-established by Congress. While July 11 was celebrated as the official birthday for over a century, General John A. Lejeune officially moved the celebration to November 10 in 1921 to honor the Corps' original founding.

The day is celebrated to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, often through engaging activities and educational events. It's also sometimes referred to as National STEM/STEAM Day, including the "A" for art.

Florida's 2025 free fishing days include April 5–6 and June 14–15 for freshwater, and June 7–8, September 6, and November 29 for saltwater. On these days, anyone can fish without needing a fishing license, though all other rules for each type of water still apply.

Please join us in wishing Jennell a happy work anniversary! Congratulations, Jennell on your 7-years of service anniversary. We are thankful to have you on our team.

THANK YOU Certain Teed for your generous support of the Kids Tag Art program!
Learn more at:
https://putnamtax.com/services/license-tag-art/

In Palatka, Florida, property taxes for the current year become payable on November 1 and are delinquent after March 31 of the following year. This timeline applies to properties within Putnam County.
The Putnam County Tax Collector's office offers an early payment discount program:
November: 4% discount
December: 3% discount
January: 2% discount
February: 1% discount
March: No discount applied, with the gross amount due by March 31.

Happy Birthday November Babies!
Don't forget Driver License & Tags expire on your birthday/

Why it feels like DST is “sooner” this year
The U.S. moves between DST and standard time based on rules in federal law: DST runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Because calendar alignment changes from year to year, the first Sunday of November can fall anywhere from November 1 to November 7; in 2025 it lands on November 2, which is why the change happens relatively “sooner” than some people expect.
Federal code codifies this schedule, so the date isn’t arbitrary — it’s just where the calendar places the first Sunday.