In order to conduct business at PortMiami in accordance with rules and requirements of the Port Tariff , the Port Director and the Miami-Dade County Code, companies are expected to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

General Requirements

To obtain a PortMiami business permit, applicants must submit:

1. Permit Application

1. Proof of Insurance
   
   • All companies must provide a certificate of insurance, which names Miami-Dade County Risk Management & PortMiami as both certificate holder and additional insured as it pertains to company operations while in Miami-Dade County
   • General liability or vehicle liability per occurrence of minimum $100,000/$300,000 total liability and $50,000 property damage
2. Permit Fee:
   
   • Initial Fee: $700 (Includes $350 non-refundable processing fee and $350 permit fee)

1. Local Business license / Corporation's Articles of Incorporation

1. Credit Application 

Additional requirements apply for these PortMiami business permits:

• Stevedoring
• Ground Transportation
• Ship Agent
• Ship Chandler/Supplier
• Cartage/Trucking
• Car Rental Non-concessionaire
• Distribution of Merchandise
• Equipment Leasing
• Equipment Maintenance
• Tow Trucks and Vehicle Delivery

The Port Director shall determine the fees for all other activities not listed above.

For questions regarding PortMiami's business permits, contact PortMiami's Permit Section at 305-347-4964.