Obtaining a permit allows companies to obtain Port of Miami Identification Cards for its personnel working at the Port. Valid Identification Cards are required:

1. 1. The issuance of Port of Miami Identification Cards will be handled on a first come and first served basis, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Credentials Section is located at 1001 North America Way, Room# 111, Miami, Florida 33132, telephone: 305-347-4955 and fax: 305-347-3245.
2. Individuals requesting a Port of Miami Identification Card must bring a valid Florida Driver License or Identification Card, and a Passport, an original Birth Certificate, or other documents showing country legal status. 
3. Companies and organizations requesting Port of Miami Identification Cards for their employees must make their requests, in writing, on company letterhead.
4. Willfully and knowingly providing false information in an attempt to obtain a Port of Miami Identification Card is a felony of the third degree and punishable by up to five (5) years in jail and subject to a $5,000.00 fine (s. 775.082 or s. 775.083).

It is imperative for all Port of Miami Identification Card holders to ensure that their
card is renewed prior to its expiration date.

For questions regarding Port of Miami Identification Cards, please call the
Credentials Section at 305-347-4955.

For questions regarding Port of Miami Business Permits, please call the Permit
Section at 305-347-4841 or 305-347-4964.

New Port of Miami Secure Web User Registration Site
The Port of Miami is preparing to publish many new websites to enable its customers to conduct business over the internet 365 days a year 24 hours a day.

• View the user registration instructions 
• View the ID Card renewal instructions