Special Transportation Service (STS) Certificate

The Special Transportation Services Certificate of Transportation application is reviewed for compliance with the regulations of the Code of Miami-Dade County which requires, among other things, that the applicant passes a background check.

The background check will include the following:

• scrutiny of financial history
• criminal record history

This process usually takes two to four weeks depending on how complete is the application at time it is submitted.

The For-Hire Transportation regulatory and application fees are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated, and are separate from any occupational license fee that may be applicable.

Cash payment is not accepted. Fees can be paid by check, money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works.

If renewing in person, the fee can be paid with a credit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express).

• For-Hire Fee Schedule

You will need a Local Business Tax issued by Miami-Dade County. Depending on where the company is located, you may also need a municipal license. Furthermore, prior to beginning operations, vehicles must obtain valid inspection and operating permit decals issued by the Vehicle Inspection Station. Drivers of these vehicles must each have a valid chauffeur registration.

Decorative/advertising decals or complete wrapping of one or more windows are prohibited on vehicles regulated under the various for-hire and other transportation related ordinances under its purview is prohibited.