In order to drive a for-hire vehicle on any street in Miami-Dade County, you must first obtain a chauffeur’s registration. For-hire vehicles include taxicabs, limousines, passenger motor carriers, jitneys, non emergency vehicles, special transportation services vehicles and private school buses. The minimum age to drive a for-hire vehicle is 18 years.
It is necessary to license and regulate for-hire chauffeurs in Miami-Dade County to assure the passengers, as well as others utilizing the streets of Miami-Dade County, that the chauffeurs are competent to provide such service
You must submit a complete application along with the following documents:
Proof that you have the right to work in the United States. This could be your Social Security Card, U.S. Passport, original certified U.S. Birth Certificate, original Certificate of Naturalization, valid Work Authorization Card or your Permanent Resident Card.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
Old Chauffeur’s Registration (renewal applicants only)
First Aid Certification (School Bus applicants only)
Defensive Driving Certification (original applicants or renewal applicants with two (2) or more moving violations within the last two (2) years)
Certificate of training in Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (if applicable).
All Chauffeurs and Private School Bus operators transporting more than 15 passengers (including driver), must have a CDL License with “P” endorsement
State of Florida Concealed Weapons Permit (If Applicable)
The application is reviewed for compliance with the regulations of the Code of Miami-Dade County which requires, among other things, that the applicant passes a background check including scrutiny of criminal and driver’s license record history. All initial applicants are required to attend a Consumer Services Department Training Program prior to the issuance of the registration. Renewal applicants, with the exception of school bus drivers, are required to attend training every two years. Applicants must also submit a physical examination and must be sponsored by a licensed for-hire company prior to applying for the registration.
The fees are $55 if you want the license for one (1) year or $110 for two (2) years. There is a $26 fee for lost/stolen and for adding new companies to your registration. For a complete listing of all fees associated with this category of service please see the CSD Fee Schedule.
How much are the certificate fees?
The certificate fee is $1,500.00. For a complete listing of all fees associated with this category of service please see CSD Fee Schedule.
How long does it take to process the application?
For new and renewal applicants who are required to attend the Consumer Services Department training courses, the process may take between one and six weeks depending on the type of registration that is being applied for. Please see attached table for a schedule of training sessions. A renewal applicant who does not need to attend training, may obtain the registration the same day that he/she applies provided that he/she complies with all requirements of the Code.
Chauffeur’s registrations are valid for one or two years. They expire on the driver’s birthday. Chauffeurs are encouraged to file their renewal applications thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date.
