Consumer Services

Towing Business Renewal Registration Application General Information

• Who Must Renew
• When to Renew
• How to Apply
• What to Submit
• Renewal Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Vehicle Inspections
• Late Applications
• Business Changes

Who Must Renew

Any person(s) or corporation that operates a motor vehicle repair facility 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
• Certificate of insurance for Garage Liability of no less than $50,000 limit and Garagekeepers Legal Liability in any amount
• Copy of invoice or receipt

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).

Vehicle Inspections

If the renewal application process is not completed within sixty (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 

Business Changes

Changes in any material aspect of the towing 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 license is required, within thirty (30) days of the change.

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