Licenses in Broward County
Business tax receipts, contractor licensing, state professional licenses, and specialty permits in Broward County, with who issues them and how to apply.
Look up a Florida contractor license
Check the weekly Florida DBPR construction licensing extract by exact license number. This does not replace an official current-status check.
For the latest license standing and restrictions, verify directly with Florida DBPR. Contractor licensing may also involve local requirements.
Recent Florida business filings
Search our limited recent Sunbiz daily filings by company name or document number. These are newly published registrations, not proof a store or business has opened.
For current and older records, search the official Sunbiz database.
Florida restaurant inspection records
Look up inspections published by Florida DBPR during the current fiscal year. Search this county by restaurant name or exact numeric food-service license number. These are inspection snapshots, not permanent safety grades.
For official current inspection details, license standing and historical reports, consult Florida DBPR public records.
State Licenses (DBPR & more)
Alcoholic Beverage License Routing, Broward County
Coordinate the controlling Broward zoning and business approvals with Florida alcoholic beverage licensing before alcohol sales begin at the exact location.
Cosmetology, Salon, Barber, or Barbershop Licensing, Broward County
Coordinate Florida professional or establishment licensing with local zoning, building, fire, and business tax requirements.
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License, Broward County
Use Florida licensing requirements for a real estate sales associate and confirm any local business requirements that apply to the operating location.
Short Term and Vacation Rental Routing, Broward County
Check municipal vacation rental, zoning, registration, and inspection rules together with applicable Florida lodging requirements.
Business
Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt
Apply for the Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt and confirm any additional municipal business tax or zoning requirements.
Certificate of Use and Occupancy Approval Routing, Broward County
Route certificate of use, occupancy, or local location approval to the controlling municipality or BMSD authority before business occupancy where required.
Home Based Business, Broward County
Check local zoning and home occupation rules, then complete municipal and Broward County business tax requirements when applicable.
Mobile Food Vendor and Food Truck, Broward County
Coordinate local location and vending rules with county business tax and the applicable Florida food licensing authority.
Municipal Business Tax and Local Approval Routing, Broward County
Route municipal business tax, certificate of use, zoning, and related local approvals to the resolved city, while preserving the county business tax requirement.
Open or Remodel a Restaurant, Broward County
Coordinate local building and zoning approvals, Broward County business tax, and applicable state food service licensing for a restaurant.
Start a Business in Broward County
Coordinate zoning, municipal approvals, Broward County local business tax, and applicable Florida registrations before opening a business.
Local Licensing
Life Events & Records
Marriage License and Passport Services, Broward County
Use the Broward County Clerk of Courts for marriage license and Clerk provided passport services.
Vehicle and Vessel Registration, Broward County
Use Broward County tax collector services and Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for vehicle and vessel title, registration, renewal, and transfer transactions.