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Car Rental Non-Concessionaire

In order to conduct business at PortMiami in accordance with rules and requirements of the Port Tariff Adobe Acrobat Logo, the Port Director and the Miami-Dade County Code.

Requirements

To obtain a permit, car rental non-concessionaire businesses must submit the following documentation:
  • Proof of Insurance
    • Certificates of Liability Insurance evidencing insurance must name Miami‐Dade County and PortMiami
      as the Certificate Holder and must include Miami‐Dade County and PortMiami as an Additional Insured
      as respects General Liability
    • The minimum insurance coverage shall not be less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per
      accident for bodily injury and $50,000 per accident for property damage
    • Must include schedule of vehicles covered by insurance policy
  • Business License/Articles of Incorporation
  • Proof of Operating Authority (MC Number) with U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

How to Apply

You can submit your application in person, by fax or via email.

Business Permits Office
PortMiami
1001 North America Way, Suite 115 Miami, FL 33132

Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 305-347-4927 Fax: 305-347-4820
Email: [email protected]

Permit Fee

  • Initial Fee: $700 (Includes $350 Non‐Refundable Processing Fee and $350 Permit Fee)
  • Renewal Fee: $350
  • Permit renewals not received by the expiration date are considered late and the initial processing fee
    is required for reinstatement
  • Car rental companies are assessed a percentage of the gross revenues (annual rate of 8%) arising from activities at the Port of Miami. These activities include, but are not limited to, the pick‐up of passengers via courtesy vehicles for transportation to rental car facilities off the Port.