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Section III - County Commission Services
 Licenses
Auto Body/Paint Shop Regulation
Consumer Affairs Division
954-357-5326
www.broward.org/consumer
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Auto body/paint shops must be licensed and meet certain minimum equipment requirements. The individuals who work in the shops must pass certain nationally recognized tests to receive certification.
Auto Repair Shop Regulation
Consumer Affairs Division
954-357-5325
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Auto repair shops are regulated through licensing and by meeting certain minimum equipment standards. The individuals who work in these shops must be certified and pass recognized tests.
Child Care Facilities (See Children’s Services)
Contractor Licensing
Central Examining Boards
Building Code Services Division
www.broward.org/building/find_service.htm
954-765-4400, Press Option 2
955 S. Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
This section confirms if a contractor is licensed and the type of work he/she can perform under that license, and issues County licenses for the following trades: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, engineering and structural.
Driver’s Licenses (See Clerk of Courts)
Fire and Out-Of-Business Sale Permits
Revenue Collection Division
General Information 954-468-3488
www.broward.org/revenue
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room A100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Any individual or business wishing to conduct or advertise a "Fire Sale," "Going Out of Business Sale," or any liquidation sale (any sale that would have the public believe that, upon disposal of all stock of goods on hand, the business would be discontinued) is required by the State of Florida (F.S. 559.20) to apply for and purchase a "Going Out of Business Permit." Applications are available at the address listed above or online at www.broward.org/revenue.
Included with the application should be a copy of the proposed advertising, the current County occupational license, the city occupational license and a copy of the current inventory listing goods to be sold. The application fee is $50, payable by cash, cashier's check or money order.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, all tangible personal property and real estate taxes (if applicable) must be paid. The permit is valid for not more than 60 consecutive days from issue date, including Sundays and any legal holidays, and is not renewable.
Home Solicitation Sales Permits
Records Division
General Information 954-357-8447
Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 120
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Anyone intending to solicit the sale, lease or rental of consumer goods or services at a place other than the seller’s fixed location business establishment, as defined in F.S. 501.021(2), must apply for a Broward County Home Solicitation Sales Permit.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Revenue Collection Division
954-357-6282
www.broward.org/revenue
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Revenue Collection Division, working in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is responsible for the sale of saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing licenses, and hunting licenses. Licenses are valid for one year from date of issue. To qualify for a resident license, you must have been living in Florida for six continuous months prior to issuance, and intend to continue to reside in Florida and claim it as your primary residence. Proof of residency must be presented to the Revenue Collection Division.
• Any member of the United States Armed Forces stationed in Florida is considered a resident for the purpose of licensing fees. Spouses and dependent children residing in the household would also receive resident rate licenses.
• If you are a Florida resident 65 years of age or older, you do not need a hunting or fishing license; however, you must be able to furnish proof of age and residency if requested to do so by law enforcement officials.
• Residents who are 100 percent disabled may present authorized disability statements, signed by a Florida physician, to the Revenue Collection Division. Upon approval by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an exemption card will be issued and mailed to the applicant. It is renewable in five years.
A freshwater fishing license is required for fishing in the state's freshwater areas. There is also an option to purchase a Five-Year License, Resident Lifetime License, or a combined Lifetime Freshwater Fishing and Hunting License. You do not need a freshwater fishing license if:
• You are a child under the age of 16 years.
• You are a Florida resident and a member of the United States Armed Forces not stationed in this state while on leave for 30 days or less (upon submission of orders).
• You are a resident fishing for non-commercial purposes in the County of your residence with live or natural bait, using poles or hand lines that are not equipped with a reel or other line retrieval mechanisms (e.g. cane pole).
A saltwater fishing license is required for:
• fishing from a leisure craft (each person must have a license with them).
• fishing from a sandbar or other land mass that is accessible by boat or by swimming through water deeper than three feet.
• anyone diving who takes, attempts to take, or possesses any marine fish.
• all nonresidents fishing in saltwater (excluding fishing from a licensed pier).
• anyone who operates any vessel wherein a fee is paid either directly or indirectly for the purpose of taking, attempting to take, or possessing any marine fish for non-commercial purposes.
You do not need a saltwater fishing license if you are under 16 years of age, or if you are fishing from a for-hire vessel guide, charter or party boat that has a valid vessel license.
A separate license is required for each vessel or individual. An additional fishing stamp is required to catch snook or crawfish.
Hunting licenses are annual permits effective one year from date of issuance. A combination license, the Florida Resident’s Sportsman’s License, is also offered. It includes resident hunting, resident freshwater fishing, archery, muzzle loading, and state waterfowl, turkey and management stamp. This license satisfies all state requirements for recreational hunting and freshwater fishing for Florida residents.
Licenses may be purchased at the Revenue Collection Division office, and at sporting goods stores and bait and tackle shops. For added convenience, licenses may be purchased 24 hours a day by telephone, using a major credit card:
Fishing Licenses: 888-347-4356
Hunting Licenses: 888-486-5356
For additional information, visit www.broward.org/revenue and click on “Frequently Asked Questions.” For more information about regulations, newsletters and licensing requirements, visit the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission at www.state.fl.us/fwc.
Kosher Food Licenses
Consumer Affairs Division
954-357-5363
www.broward.org/consumer
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sellers who advertise that they sell kosher food in Broward County are required to hold a Broward County Kosher Specialty Regulatory License and must post a disclosure as to whether or not the business is under rabbinical supervision.
Marriage Licenses (See Clerk of Courts)
Moving Companies
Consumer Affairs Division
General Information 954-357-5363
www.broward.org/consumer
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Household moving companies operating in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties must be licensed. Moving companies are required to provide binding estimates under certain circumstances, carry minimum insurance and notify customers of their insurance claim process.
Occupational Licenses
Revenue Collection Division
954-831-4000
www.broward.org/revenue
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
An occupational license is issued by the Revenue Collection Division for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession or occupation in Broward County. Anyone providing merchandise or services to the public, even through a one-person company or home-based business, must obtain a County occupational license. If a business performs several functions, it may be necessary to acquire more than one occupational license. New businesses must obtain their occupational license prior to engaging in their enterprise. All businesses must maintain a current license.
Businesses located within the limits of a municipality are required to have a city occupational license AND a Broward County occupational license. If the business is within an unincorporated area of Broward County, a Certificate of Use from County Zoning must be obtained before an occupational license will be issued.
It is the responsibility of the person or business to ensure that all local, state and federal laws and regulations have been complied with, in regards to the particular business. Certain business categories will be required to submit proof of active permits and certifications from State or County agencies before an occupational license will be issued.
• An application must be submitted in person to obtain the County occupational license. Applications may be obtained from the Revenue Collection Division or downloaded from www.broward.org/revenue.
• If the business name used in the business does not include the full first name and last name of the business owner, the business name would be considered a Fictitious Name, and must be registered with the Florida Secretary of State's Office. For more information, call 850-487-6058, or visit www.sunbiz.org.
• Occupational licenses are renewed annually in August and September. The license is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. New licenses are issued at any time during the year, and are prorated from April 1, at which time half-year fees apply.
• Fees vary based on the nature of the business or occupation and variables such as number of employees, equipment and seating capacity.
• Failure to renew an occupational license will subject the owner to delinquent fees.
It is the business owner's responsibility to report to the Revenue Collection Division any change of address, name change, ownership transfer or business closure. If you need to make changes to an existing license you must contact or come into the Revenue Collection Division. A 10 percent transfer fee applies to all changes except a change of mailing address.
For additional information, visit www.broward.org/revenue and click on “Frequently Asked Questions.”
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