Motor Vehicle Repair

​​​​​Motor vehicle repair is one of the most common consumer services. Broward County's Motor Vehicle Repair Ordinances and the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act were enacted to protect consumers.​

Per the Broward County Code of Ordinances, we regulate motor vehicle repair, body, structural, and/or paint facilities. Any person or entity performing motor vehicle repair, including motorcycles and RVs, for compensation, or as part of a regularly conducted business located in Broward County, must obtain and maintain a license from the Division. Among other requirements, a shop must employ at least 1 certified technician in the category for which the facility is licensed. Technicians must have certification issued by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence, or local certification issued by the American Advanced Technicians Institute Corporation, or, in the case of motorcycles or RVs, a certification program approved by the Consumer Protection Division.  To have a motorcycle or RV certification program approved, please send the program information to ​consumer@broward.org​. Additionally, a person or entity may not advertise motor vehicle repair​ services without maintaining a current license.​

New shops must comply with licensing requirements before they advertise or open for business. The annual license period runs from October 1st thru September 30th of the following year. We randomly inspect shops annually.​​​

These regulations were enacted to protect the life, health, safety, property and welfare of Broward County residents and visitors. The purpose is to provide a uniform system for licensing and regulating businesses that repair, rebuild, restore, paint and refinish motor vehicles for compensation. By also ensuring proper handling of hazardous wastes generated by the repair and painting of motor vehicles, we protect the atmosphere and water supply in Broward County.​

Notice: Effective immediately, do not include a payment with your application, if you are dropping it off or mailing it in.  An invoice will be emailed to you once your application has been processed in order for you to pay the applicable fees.  Any payment included with your application will be returned to you.

Notice: Effective October 1st, the Consumer Affairs Section will no longer be providing paper applications at Government Center West.  Please complete and print your application(s) prior to arriving for your appointment.  Failure to do so may result in your appointment being cancelled.​

Applying for or Renewing a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop License

Please be advised that Motor Vehicle Repair/Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Shops and their respective Technician Applications are by appointment, drop off, or mail in. To schedule an appointment go to the QLess scheduling link.  Application packets that are dropped off or mailed to Broward County Consumer Protection Division, 1 North UniversityDrive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324 must not include payment.  An invoice will be emailed to the applicant in order to pay the required fees once the application is processed.  Emailed applications will not be processed and will be discarded.

You must provide the following:

  1. Completed application
  2. License fee of $350
  3. County business tax receipt
  4. City business tax receipt (if applicable)
  5. Hazardous material license or other documentation​
  6. Garage liability and garage keeper’s legal liability certificates of insurance
  7. Hazardous waste manifest (within 6 months)
  8. Corporation or fictitious name documents

Important:

  • Application packets with fees included can only be accepted in-person. Application packets that are dropped off or mailed to Broward County ​Consumer Protection Division, 1 North University Drive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324 must not include payment. An invoice will be emailed to the applicant in order to pay the required fees once the application is processed.  Emailed applications will not be processed and will be discarded.
  • Certificates of insurance must list Broward County as a certificate holder and must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation.
  • Include a list of all certified technicians, apprentices, and lube and tire specialists employed by your facility. - Please note: All must be registered with the Division. 
  • A copy of the articles of incorporation or, if operating under a fictitious name, current fictitious name registration issued by the Florida Division of Corporations must be submitted.

  • Licenses expire annually on September 30th.

Applying for or Renewing a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Technician, Apprentice or Lube and Tire License​​

Please be advised that Motor Vehicle Repair/Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Shops and their respective Technician Applications are by appointment, drop off, or mail in. To schedule an appointment go to the QLess scheduling link.  Application packets that are dropped off or mailed to Broward County Consumer Protection Division, 1 North UniversityDrive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324 must not include payment.  An invoice will be emailed to the applicant in order to pay the required fees once the application is processed.  Emailed applications will not be processed and will be discarded.

You must provide the following:

  1. Completed application​
  2. License fee of $75 for certified technician
  3. License fee of $30 for an apprentice​ and lube and tire specialist​​
  4. Copies of ASE, AATI, or Division-approved Certificates for certified tech​nicians​​

Important:​​

  • Application packets with fees included can only be accepted in-person. Application packets that are dropped off or mailed to Broward County Consumer Protection Division, 1 North University Drive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324 must not include payment. An invoice will be emailed to the applicant in order to pay the required fees once the application is processed.  Emailed applications will not be processed and will be discarded.
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