​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.​

Application processing update: We are currently working on new and renewal Motor Vehicle Repair applications received on or before February 5​, 2025​. Check back, weekly, for updat​es.​​​​​
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​​​​​News & Highlights​​​​​​​​​

Online ePermits system will be unavailable this Wednesday, March 5th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

In order to better serve you, we will be performing important updates and scheduled maintenance. The Broward County online ePermits System (ePermits OneStop) and Environmental Inquiry and Resource System (ENVIROS) will be temporarily unavailable this Wednesday, March 5th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience.​​

Consumer Protection Week, March 2 - 8

Learn How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams

During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8), the Broward County Consumer Protection Division will be attending events around the County providing free resources to help you avoid frauds and scams  and show you how to report them.

  • March 3–7​: Government Center West, 1 North University Drive, Plantation, 8am-4pm
  • March 3 & 6: Broward County Main Library, 110 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 10:30am-1:30pm 
  • March 4: Pembroke Pines Library (South Regional), 7300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 11am-3pm

Helpful Resources:

For Hire Vehicle Certificates of Insurance: Please be advised effective January 1st,​ 2025, a current and correct for hire vehicle Certificate of Insurance must be submitted and received via​ CPINSURANCE@BROWARD.ORG from your agent PRIOR to your scheduled appointment time. Failure to do so will result in you having to reschedule your appointment.

Consumer Alert: Beware of contractors falsely implying County management of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program by using County branding. This program is administrated by private companies and is not operated by Broward County government. To find a list of authorized reside​ntial PACE providers and learn more about how to make smart decisions regarding PACE, please visit https://www.broward.org/Sustainability/Pages/PACE.aspx.​​

Please be advised that Motor Vehicle Repair/Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Shops and their respective Technician Applications and Vehicle For Hire 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 sc​hedule an appointment by using the QLESS scheduling link. Payments for drop off applications can be via check or money order.​​​

Certificate of Insurance: Effective September 1, 2022, all vehicle for hire and mo​​​​ver ​Ce​rtificates of Insurance will have to be​ submitted to our office by the insurance producer.  The Division will no longer be accepting copies that are submitted by an applicant.  Please have your insurance provider email the Certificates of Insurance to CPInsurance@broward.org and place the name of the insured in the Subject line of the email.​​


 ​Broward County Permitted Taxis

The number of Broward County permits for taxicabs and luxury sedans is restricted. Here is a full list of taxi companies currently permitted to operate within broward County.​

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 oconsumer@broward.org.


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