News & Highlights
The lottery drawing for taxi and luxury sedan certificates of public convenience and necessity was held on June 28th, 2022 in the 2nd floor hearing room of Government Center West. Congratulations to all the winners! Winning ticket numbers are listed on the Vehicle For Hire Webpage.
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to Section 40.50 of the Broward County Administrative Code to allow for an increase in the first 1/6 of a mile charged by taxicabs if the 30-day average of unleaded regular gasoline is over $4.00 per gallon. In order to charge the additional fee, the taxicab must have the taximeter adjusted to show the, current, $1.00 increase in the drop rate and have the new rate stickers posted on the vehicle. The new rate stickers are available at Government Center West, 1 North University Drive in Plantation.
Broward County Locksmith Business Registration or Licensing is no longer required. See below or click here for more information.
What We Do
We issue licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. County regulations ensure a fair, safe and competitive marketplace, establish your rights and responsibilities when conducting business with them and also outline how to become a licensee. Select an industry for details.
File a Consumer Complaint
Consumer complaints can be filed
online (select "Request for Service"), or by calling the Broward County Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000. We will also accept written complaints. Useful Outreach Links.
Auto Body/Paint
Auto Body / Paint repair is one of the most common consumer services. Broward County's Auto Repair and
Auto Body/Paint Regulatory Ordinances and the
Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act were enacted to protect consumers.
Auto repair is one of the most common consumer services. Broward County's Auto Repair and
Auto Body/Paint Regulatory Ordinances and the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act were enacted to protect consumers.
We regulate chauffeurs that drive taxicabs, luxury sedans, stretch limousines, transport vans, and paratransit service vehicles in Broward County as detailed in
Chapter 22-½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. These drivers must register as a Chauffeur.
Effective July 1, 2021, Florida HB 735 was signed into law by the Governor. Accordingly, the Broward County Consumer Protection Division will no longer require the registration of locksmith businesses, nor the licensing of locksmiths or apprentice locksmiths. Those that have applied since the passing of the Ordinance on February 9, 2021 will be issued refunds.
Medical Transport Service
Licensing and enforcement services are provided by Broward County’s Consumer Protection Division, Trauma Management Services, located at Government Center West (GCW), 1 North University Drive in Plantation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8AM-4PM.
We regulate local household moving companies, requiring individuals and companies located in Broward County to register annually for a license to engage in local moves, as detailed in
Chapter 20-176.90 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
On October 14, 2014, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners enacted a new ordinance regulating companies that tow or immobilize motor vehicles in Broward County. The ordinance had an effective date of April 1, 2015.
We regulate all for-hire vehicles operating in Broward County, including taxicabs, luxury sedans, luxury limousines and transport vans (vehicles holding up to 19 passengers) as outlined in Chapter 22 ½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. Link to list of
Broward County Permitted Taxis.
Consumer Protection Board
The Consumer Protection Board hears complaints of alleged unfair or deceptive trade practices in order to protect the citizens of Broward County.
Contact Us
For questions or application status, please contact the Consumer Affairs main line at 954-765-1700 or consumer@broward.org. For a list of phone numbers and emails by staff, see the Consumer Affairs Organizational Chart.
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