Consumer Services

Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Renewal Registration Application General Information

• Who Must Renew
• When to Renew
• How to Apply
• What to Submit
• Renewal Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Incomplete Applications
• Late Applications
• Change of Ownership
• Business Changes

Who Must Renew

Any person(s) or corporation that operates a motor vehicle repair facility in Miami-Dade County whose registration is expiring.

When to Renew

At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of current registration.

How to Apply

In person from Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by mail.

What to Submit

• Completed renewal application
• Certificate of insurance for Garage Liability of no less than $50,000 limit and Garagekeepers Legal Liability in any amount
• Copy of invoice or receipt

Renewal Fee (Non-Refundable)

CSD Fee Schedule 
Cash will not be accepted.  Fees can be paid by check, money order or cashiers check made payable to the "Board of County Commissioners".  If renewing in person, the renewal fee can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Incomplete Applications

If the application process is not completed within sixty (60) days from the date that the application was filed with the Consumer Services Department, the application will be considered abandoned and closed and a new application and fee will be required.

Late Applications

A late fee will apply to renewal applications submitted after the expiration of the current registration. The late fee is in addition to the renewal fee..
CSD Fee Schedule 

Change of Ownership

In the event of a change in ownership of a motor vehicle repair facility, a new application and fee is required.  Corporations that have a change of ten (10) percent or more of its ownership shall notify the Consumer Services Department of the change no later than ten (10) days after the date of the change.

Business Changes

Changes in any material aspect of the motor vehicle repair facility shall be provided to the Consumer Services Department in writing along with proof of the change and the required fee, if replacement of the registration is required, within thirty (30) days of the change.

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