Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application at a glance
What it is: Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, For-Hire Transportation.
Where and when to file: Applicants must apply in person Monday through Friday (Except Holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For-Hire Transportation is at 601 NW 1st Court, 18th Floor Miami, Florida 33136, Telephone No. (786) 469-2323.
What to bring and attach to Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application
U.S. Citizens bring a Social Security Card or U.S. Passport or original certified U.S. Birth Certificate or original Certificate of Naturalization. Non U.S. Citizens bring a Social Security Card and original Permanent Residency Card or original valid Work Authorization Card (if applicable). Bring a Valid State of Florida Driver's License. First Aid Certification (School Bus applicants only). Physical examination is required for new and renewing applicants. STS drivers also require a FDOT medical examination certificate. Taxi and Limousine drivers are exempt. Defensive Driving Certification (original applicants or renewal applicants with two (2) or more moving violations within the last two (2) years). Taxicab and Limo drivers are exempt. Certificate of training in Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (if applicable). A “P” endorsement is needed to operate a for-hire vehicle that seats 15 or more people (including the driver) is required by the State of Florida. This endorsement is enforced by law enforcement. Fees are only payable by check, money order, debit or credit card (Visa, Master Card or American Express). If you pay by check, the check must be over series #200 and pre-printed with your name and address and issued by a local bank. All fees are NON REFUNDABLE
A filled-in Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application example: an original chauffeur registration
How to fill out Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application, box by box
Please check appropriate box
Under PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX, mark Original, Renewal, Address Change, Add/Change Company or Lost/Stolen License.
Part 1- To be completed by applicant (please print)
Under Part 1, to be completed by applicant (please print), enter Name, Home Phone #, Cell Phone #, Address, Social Security # and email address.
Then enter City/State/Zip, FL Driver's License # with its Exp. Date, Primary Language Spoken at Home, Place of Birth and Date of Birth.
Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 119.071(5), DTPW collects social security numbers for identification and verification purposes.
Have you EVER pled nolo contendere, pled guilty, been found guilty or been convicted of any of the following crimes
Mark YES or NO for each crime if you have EVER pled nolo contendere, pled guilty, been found guilty or been convicted (even if adjudication was withheld): Involving use of a deadly weapon, Involving homicide, Involving trafficking in narcotics, Involving violent offense against a Law Enforcement Officer, Sex Crime, Any other felonies (within the last 5 years), Involving moral turpitude not related to sex crimes, Any other crimes including misdemeanors, Arson, Kidnapping and Prostitution.
If yes to any question, please explain.
If convicted of a felony, have your civil/residency rights been restored
If convicted of a felony, have your civil/residency rights been restored? If yes, attach proof of restoration.
During the last five (5) years prior to this application, has your Driver's License been suspended
Mark YES or NO for each line if, during the last five (5) years prior to this application, your Driver's License has been suspended for, OR you have pled nolo contendere OR pled guilty OR been found guilty OR been convicted (even if adjudication was withheld) of it. The lines are: Driving under the influence of drugs or intoxicating liquors (D.U.I). Three (3) or more traffic infractions resulting in accidents. Fleeing the scene of any accident. Vehicular Manslaughter or any death resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used.
Has your Florida Driver's License EVER been suspended/revoked (even if reinstated) for any reason
Mark Yes or No: has your Florida Driver's License EVER been suspended/revoked (even if reinstated) for any reason? If yes, explain.
Has your Florida Driver's License been suspended two (2) or more times within the last 12 months
Mark Yes or No: has your Florida Driver's License been suspended two (2) or more times within the last 12 months?
Have you been found guilty, pled guilty or nolo contendere to two or more moving violations within the past two (2) years
Mark Yes or No: have you been found guilty, pled guilty or nolo contendere to two or more moving violations within the past two (2) years?
During the last five (5) years prior to this application, have you had 24 points against your driver's license
Mark Yes or No: during the last five (5) years prior to this application, have you had 24 points against your driver's license?
If yes is checked to any of the above questions you may not be eligible for a chauffeur registration - please refer to the Miami-Dade County Code Section 31-303(E) for specific clarification.
Part 2 - Types of transportation which the applicant chooses to provide
Under Part 2, check applicable box(es) for the types of transportation you choose to provide: Taxi, Limousine, Non Emergency, STS, PMC General, Jitney/ Fixed/Circulator or School Bus (Seating Capacity).
If School Bus Operator, list all schools currently servicing.
Part 4- Chauffeur Certification (to be completed at office)
Part 4, Chauffeur Certification, is to be completed at office: sign Chauffeur's Signature and enter the Date.
More rules for Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application
You certify that all statements contained in your application are complete and true, and acknowledge that omissions or false statements will be grounds for revocation or non-issuance of a Chauffeur's Registration.
If your situation is different
You are a first-time applicant
Initial applicants are required to attend a Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Training Program to obtain a Chauffeurs Registration. The training program offered is the Academy for Chauffeur Excellence and Service (ACES) (1 day): For first time Taxi, PSB, PMC, NE/STS, and JITNEY drivers. Renewing Taxi drivers require training if they have never passed the course before. New and Renewal Limousine applicants are exempt from training classes. If any other type of transportation is added to the Limousine license, you will be required to take a training class.
For the industries where a for-hire training is required, such training will be conducted in English. An English proficiency test will be conducted at the beginning of the training session and failure to pass this test will result in the denial of your application and forfeiture of any application fees that were paid.
New and renewing applicants pay these fees
New Taxi Applicants: 1 year - $103.00 2 years - $158.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
New Non-Emergency (NE), Special Transportation Services (STS), Passenger Motor Carrier (PMC) And Jitney applicants: 1 year - $102.00 2 years - $157.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
New Private School Bus Applicants: 1 year - $125.00 2 years- $180.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
New Limousine Applicants: 1 year - $90.00 2 years - $145.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
Renewal Applicants: 1 year - $65.00 2 years - $120.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
Adding Company, Lost or Stolen Chauffeur Registration: $26.00. (checked November 11, 2026)
Change of Address on Chauffeur Registration: No Charge.
Part 5 is completed by a licensed physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner
Part 5 is to be completed by licensed physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner. All data must be completed for this form to be accepted.
FDOT long form is accepted in lieu of this physical. Taxi and Limousine drivers are exempt.
Common questions about Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application
Is there a deadline?
You may renew your Chauffeur's Registration up to ninety (90) days before it expires. If a Chauffeur's Registration is not renewed on or before the expiration date, the driver will be required to pay a $55.00 late fee in addition to the renewal fee. (checked November 11, 2026)
Where do I file it?
For-Hire Transportation is at 601 NW 1st Court, 18th Floor Miami, Florida 33136, Telephone No. (786) 469-2323.
Sources
[1] Chauffeur Registration Initial/Renewal Application (Revised 11/24), Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (the Official source link on this page).
