Applying For A Port Everglades Business Permit

Business Permits and Vehicle Decals expire on June 30th of every year.

• COMPLETED APPLICATION-- pdf 
• FEES
• VEHICLE REGISTRATION(S)
• DOCUMENTATION OF VEHICLE OPERATING PERMITS
• INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
• COUNTY BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (Occupational License)
• CORPORATION OR FICTITIOUS NAME DOCUMENTS

Explanations:

1. Submit a completed application
 Port Everglades Permit Application -- PDF

2. Port Everglades initial application fee (for 1st time applicants and late renewals only) is $200, the Annual Business Permit fee is $250, and the decal fee per vehicle is $15.

Payable by cash (in person only), check, credit card (except American Express), or money order. 

Checks made payable to: Broward County Commissioners.

3. Provide a copy of current Florida vehicle registration for each vehicle

4. Submit Vehicle for Hire permit documentation.  For example:

• From Miami-Dade Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division:  Current vehicle inspection report.
• From Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division: Individual Vehicle for Hire permit for each vehicle or computer printout with list of vehicles (showing make, model year and VIN) signed and dated.

(You are not required to re-submit this documentation for vehicles with Broward County Vehicle-for-Hire Operating Permits or for vehicles with a passenger capacity in excess of 19 passengers.)

5. Provide a copy of the motor vehicle public liability & property damage liability, and general liability certificates of insurance (ACORD form) evidencing adequate insurance coverage in full force and effect .  The insurance certificate must list the Broward County Consumer Affairs Division as a certificate holder and must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation. 

 Sample ACORD Form - pdf

NOTE:  General Liability - minimum limits: $500,000 per occurrence and policy must list the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as an Additional Insured.

Motor Vehicle Public Liability & Property Damage Liability - minimum limits:  [For vehicle with passenger capacity less than 9 passengers - $125,000/$250,000/$50,000] [For vehicle with passenger capacity from 9 thru 19 passengers - $500,000 CSL] [More than 19 passengers - State of Florida minimum requirements]

6. Provide a current County Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License.)

7. Provide a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and corporate minutes listing officers/directors.  If operating under a fictitious name, then provide a copy of an active, current fictitious name registration, issued by Florida Division of Corporations.

NOTE:  Applicants operating vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, must also provide documentation of either an Intrastate USDOT number or an Interstate USDOT number.

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