Florida-based company acquires Virginia-based company, Express Tag and Title

Tag Agency Professionals, Inc. (TAP), which specializes in motor vehicle title and registration services, has launched an East Coast expansion by acquiring Express Tag and Title (ETT).

This transaction is TAP’s second significant acquisition in the past year, and the combined company now has operations in 19 states and Washington, D.C. In July 2023, TAP acquired Orange Auto Tag Agency (OATA), which offers vehicle title and registration services for commercial customers and to the public at two Central Florida offices.

TAP, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, currently has key relationships supporting the automotive industry in four states – Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. TAP supports its customers in processing the necessary paperwork for obtaining titles and registrations for vehicles that their customers have acquired. TAP also supports financial institutions, auto auctions, and fleet companies.

TAP’s acquisition of Express Tag and Title adds 15 states to TAP’s coverage area: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia, plus the District of Columbia.

“We’re excited to expand our services up and down the East Coast, another major step in what we plan to be a national expansion,” said Ron Moore, CEO of TAP. “TAP’s values match well with Express Tag and Title’s approach. We’ve both had success because of the quality of our customer service, thanks to our excellent employees.”

Valerie Sell, owner of Express Tag and Title, first met the team at TAP four years ago through one of her customers. She developed a vendor relationship with TAP, as they were responsible for processing Florida DMV requests for Express Tag and Title’s customers. Sell will stay on as TAP ETT’s President to continue to drive Express Tag and Title’s business. ETT’s existing management team will remain in place as well to ensure continuity and continued success.

“As we worked together, it became clear to me that we would be a good fit,” Sell said. “We have grown organically over the past 13 years due to our stellar customer service, expedient response times and the strong relationships that we have built with our customers, vendors and partners. TAP’s leaders share this same people-first mindset.”

TAP, founded in 2010 by owner Gary Connors, has seen exponential growth in the past seven years under the leadership of CEO Ron Moore and COO Rick Becker. The combined companies now have 150 employees, with offices in St. Petersburg, Florida; Moneta, Virginia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Central Florida. TAP has seen a 2,620% increase in revenues over the past 7 years.

Express Tag and Title, based in Moneta, Virginia, continues to operate under its brand name as part of the TAP family. Financial terms for the acquisition were not disclosed.

About Tag Agency Professionals:

Tag Agency Professionals (TAP), based in St. Petersburg, Florida, handles tag and title work for vehicle dealers and individual customers in 20 states. The company is growing through acquisition, tied to its commitments to customer service and efficiency. Tag Agency Professionals, formerly Tag Agency of Pinellas, is owned by Gary Connors, with operations run by CEO Ron Moore and COO Rick Becker. More information is at tapfl.com.

About Express Tag and Title:

Express Tag and Title, based in Moneta, Virginia, is an experienced provider of motor vehicle services for vehicle fleets, leasing companies, dealerships, auto auctions, and financial institutions up and down the East Coast. Their wide variety of services help to streamline the DMV process for their customers, and they are proud to provide the highest-quality customer service and unparalleled professionalism in the industry. More information is at expresstagandtitle.com.

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