Consumer Services

Moving Business Initial Registration Application General Information

• Who Must Apply
• When to Apply
• What to Bring
• Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Incomplete Applications
• Change of Ownership
• Business Changes

Who Must Apply

Any person(s) or corporation that operates a moving business located in Miami-Dade County and that transports household goods originating in Miami-Dade County and terminating in Miami-Dade County, Broward County or Palm Beach County, or originating in Broward County or Palm Beach County and terminating in Miami-Dade County.

When to Apply

Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Initial applicants must apply in person.

What to Bring

• Completed application
• Copy of current, permanent Occupational License
• Articles of Incorporation/Fictitious Name Registration
• Certificate of insurance to include General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability
  ($50,000 combined single limit for vehicles with GVW of 35,000 lb. or less; $100,000 combined single limit for vehicles with GVW in excess of 35,000 lbs.) and Cargo Liability (valuation of $10,000 combined single limit minimum with 60 cents per lb. per article)
• Workers’ Compensation Certificate or affirmation
• Copy of contract for service (bill of lading), Moving Consumer Bill of Rights and Disclosure Statement on Mover’s letterhead and any other document or form used when dealing with the public with respect to the shipment of household goods.

Registration 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 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.

Change of Ownership

In the event of a change in ownership of a moving 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 moving 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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