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.​


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 processing are now by appointment or drop off ONLY.​ Applications without an appointment will no longer be seen or serviced the same day.  Please schedule an appointment by using the Government Center West Lobby - QLess Kiosk link.  Payments for drop off application can be made via check or money order.​

You must provide the following:

  1. Completed application
  2. License fee of $275
  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. Certified technician application
  9. Corporation or fictitious name documents

Important:

  • Application packets and fees will be accepted in-person or by mail sent to Broward County ​Consumer Protection Division, 1 North University Drive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324. Application fees, submitted by mail, must be in the form of a check. Application fees submitted in-person may be paid by check or credit card.
  • Certificates of insurance must list Broward County as a certificate holder and must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation.
  • At least one technician with ASE, AATI, or Division-approved certification must submit a certified technician application along with the shop license application.  All technicians, apprentices and lube and tire employees must be registered.
  • 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 processing are now by appointment or drop off ONLY.​  Applications without an appointment will no longer be seen or serviced the same day.  Please schedule an appointment by using the Government Center West Lobby - QLess Kiosk link.  Payments for drop off application can be made via check or money order.​

You must provide the following:

  1. Completed application​
  2. License fee of $50 for certified technician
  3. License fee of $20 for an apprentice​
  4. Copies of ASE, AATI, or Division-approved Certificates for certified tech​nicians​

Important:​​

  • Application packets and fees will be accepted in-person or by mail sent to Broward County Consumer Protection Division, 1 North University Drive, Mailbox 302, Plantation, FL 33324. Application fees, submitted by mail, must be in the form of a check. Application fees submitted in-person may be paid by check or credit card.​
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