Consumer Services

Locksmith Business Renewal Registration Application General Information

• Who Must Renew
• When to Renew
• How to Apply
• What to Submit
• Renewal Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Incomplete Applications
• Late Applications
• Change of Ownership
• Business Changes

Who Must Renew

Any person(s) or corporation operating a locksmith business in Miami-Dade County whose registration is expiring.

When to Renew

At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of current registration.

How to Apply

In person from Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by mail.

What to Submit

• Completed renewal application 
• Copy of current, permanent Occupational License
• Certificate of insurance with a minimum of $25,000 combined liability
• Locksmith registrations with Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department (each locksmith business must employ at least one (1) certified licensed locksmith)
• Workers’ Compensation Certificate or affirmation

Renewal Fee (Non-Refundable)

CSD Fee Schedule 
Cash will not be accepted.  Fees can be paid by check, money order or cashiers check made payable to the "Board of County Commissioners".  If renewing in person, the renewal fee can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Incomplete Applications

If the renewal application process is not completed within 60 days from the date that the application was filed with the Consumer Services Department, the application will be considered abandoned and closed and a new application and fee will be required.

Late Applications

A late fee will apply to renewal applications submitted after the expiration of the current registration. The late fee is in addition to the renewal fee..
CSD Fee Schedule 

Change of Ownership

In the event of a change in ownership of a locksmith business, a new application and fee is required.  Corporations that have a change of ten (10) percent or more of its ownership shall notify the Consumer Services Department of the change no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the change.

Business Changes

Changes in any material aspect of the locksmith business shall be provided to the Consumer Services Department in writing along with proof of the change and the required fee, if replacement of the registration is required, within thirty (30) days of the change.

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