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    Permits | Licenses | Registrations

    Copies of Consumer Services Department (CSD) licenses, permits and registration forms are available here in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. They are listed in alphabetical order and according to the CSD division (Consumer Protection Division or Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division) which regulates the particular industry or business activity.

    The first column names the industry or business and briefly explains why a license, permit or registration is required. The second column names the particular document. Click on the name to view or print the document. Using a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) format, the third column offers a more detailed explanation as to why the license, permit or registration is required, provides guidance as to how to correctly complete the document, and gives contact sources of additional information.

    You can fill out the forms online and print it (see detailed  instructions), or you can print out a blank form to fill out by hand. Please be sure to attach any supporting documentation (copies, not originals) and send it to us by mail or fax.

     

    Consumer Protection Division Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division

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    Communications Service Provider Communications Service Provider Registration Application  FAQ Ambulance Service
    Miami-Dade County, through the Consumer Services Department, regulates private ambulance companies and public sector ambulance (municipal 911 fire rescue) services.
    Ambulance Service Application  FAQ
    Locksmiths
    Any business or individual who installs, repairs, rebuilds, rekeys, repins, recodes, services, adjusts, opens or modifies locks, mechanical and electronic security locking devices and peripherals, safes, vaults, safe deposit boxes, and closed circuit television systems. Required to have insurance and proper identification before performing any services.

    Locksmith Initial Business Registration Application PDF image

    Locksmith Business License Proration Table PDF image

    Locksmith Business Renewal Registration Application  PDF image

    Locksmith Individual Application for Initial and Renewal Permit  PDF image

    Locksmith Apprentice Proration Table PDF image

    Locksmith Certified Proration Table PDF image

    FAQ

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    FAQ
    For-Hire Chauffeur
    All drivers must meet eligibility qualifications such as driving record and criminal background checks and must attend certain training programs.
    Chauffeur Registration Initial / Renewal Application FAQ
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    Motor Vehicle Repair
    All vehicles shops (mechanical, paint and body repair) and mechanics/ technicians/ apprentices be registered and comply with various regulations.

    Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Initial Registration Application 
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    Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Licensing Proration Table PDF image

    Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Initial Registration Letter PDF image

    Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Renewal Registration ApplicationPDF image

    Motor Vehicle Mechanic/ Technician Certification/ Apprentice Application PDF image

    Mechanic/ Technician / Apprentice Certification Proration TablePDF image

    Continuing Education Requirement for Mechanic or Paint and Body Technician Brochure PDF image

    FAQ

    FAQ

    FAQ
    Jitneys
    Providers must be issued a Passenger Motor Carrier Certificate of Transportation and operate on a fixed route but not on a fixed schedule basis.
    Application for Passenger Motor Carrier FAQ
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    Motor Vehicle Title Loan
    All title loan lenders must be licensed in order to engage in the title loan lending business.
    Motor Vehicle Title Loan Registration Application 
     
    Instructions for Application for the Registration of a Motor Vehicle Title Loan Business 
    FAQ Limousine Service
    Vehicles providing limousine service are required to have a for-hire license. Limousines are not equipped with meters.

    Limousine For Hire License Application  

     

    Special Event Temporary Limousine Application

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    Movers
    All businesses performing South Florida moves in Miami-Dade County must be registered with the County and display signage.

    Moving Business Initial Registration Application PDF image
     
    Moving Business Renewal Registration Application PDF image

    Moving Business Licensing Proration TablePDF image

    FAQ

    FAQ
    Non-Emergency Transportation
    Providers must have a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and includes the transportation of persons on stretchers, using wheelchairs, or whose incapacitation makes it impractical for them to need medical attention en route.
    Application for Non-Emergency Certificate FAQ
    Towing
    All towing business in Miami-Dade County must be licensed and in the regulatory program, covering vehicle safety standards, insurance requirements and background checks on business owners.
    Towing Business Initial Registration Application
     
    Towing Business Renewal Registration Application
     
    Summary of the Miami-Dade County Towing Ordinance 

    Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance 

    Questions and Answers about the Miami-Dade Towing Ordinance 
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    FAQ
    Passenger Motor Carriers
    Providers of motor carrier service: contract, charter, jitney and special operations carriers.
    Application for Passenger Motor Carrier  FAQ
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    Vehicle Immobilization (Booting)
    Vehicles parked on private property must be registered and private property lots must have signs at each exit.
    Vehicle Immobilization Business License Application

    Vehicle Immobilization Individual Permit Application

    Vehicle Immobilization Business Renewal Application
    FAQ

    FAQ
    Passenger Service Companies
    To provide taxicab passenger services on behalf of a for-hire holder, the company must first obtain a Miami-Dade County passenger service Company registration.
    Application for Passenger Service Company Registration FAQ
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    Water Remetering
    Ensures that users are fairly charged, and that billing practices are just and reasonable.
    Application for Water Remetering Property Owner Initial Registration 

    Application for Water Remetering Remeterer Renewal
     
    Application for Water Remetering Remeterer Initial Registration

    Application for Water Remetering Property
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    FAQ

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    Special Transportation Service (STS) Vehicles
    Any motor vehicle engaged in delivering special transportation services for compensation pursuant
    Application for Special Transportation Services Certificate of Transportation FAQ
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          Taxicabs
    Transports eight passengers or less and provides either street hail or pre-arranged taxicab service, which is equipped with a taximeter, and the passenger controls the route and destination.
    Taxicab License Transfer Application FAQ
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          Tour Buses
    Providers must be issued a Passenger Motor Carrier Certificate of Transportation if their vehicles are not larger than 30 ft in length and have seating capacity of 9-28 passengers.
    Application for Passenger Motor Carrier  FAQ
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