New Fees Take Effect October 1, 2009
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 Services
Consumer Protection Division			Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division
Business/Industry	Licenses/Permits	FAQs	Business/Industry	Licenses/Permits	FAQs
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 Locksmith Business License Proration Table Locksmith Business Renewal Registration Application  Locksmith Individual Application for Initial and Renewal Permit  Locksmith Apprentice Proration Table Locksmith Certified Proration Table	FAQ FAQ 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  Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Licensing Proration Table Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Initial Registration Letter  Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Renewal Registration Application  Motor Vehicle Mechanic/ Technician Certification/ Apprentice Application   Mechanic/ Technician / Apprentice Certification Proration Table Continuing Education Requirement for Mechanic or Paint and Body Technician Brochure	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	FAQ
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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    Moving Business Renewal Registration Application  Moving Business Licensing Proration Table	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   Towing Business Prorate Table   Summary of the Miami-Dade County Towing Ordinance  Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance  Questions and Answers about the Miami-Dade Towing Ordinance	FAQ 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	FAQ FAQ FAQ FAQ	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