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Port Everglades Identification Badge Application

Terms and conditions of access to Port Everglades are governed by Chapter 42, Part I of the Broward County Administrative Code.

Application Port ID	General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)	Fees
Port ID Badge Application .pdf (227 KB)	Social Security Number/Alien Registration Number Driver's License or other Identification Number Proof of work eligibility (if not born in U.S.) Criminal background checks are conducted upon application for restricted access permit.	Restricted Access ID $50

Business Permit Applications

All entities wishing to conduct business at Port Everglades in the categories of crane service, motor vehicle rental service, or mobile motorized food/drink service must obtain a Port Everglades Business Permit. This process may take up to 30 days to complete.
See Broward County Administrative Code, Chapter 32, Part III.
All applicants must be registered with the State of Florida.
All applications will be reviewed by Port staff.
Business permits are issued on a calendar year basis and expire December 31. Fees are not prorated.
Parking privileges are not included with a business permit.
For additional information on business permit applications for crane service, motor vehicle rental service, or mobile motorized food/drink service call 954-468-0114.
All entities wishing to conduct business at Port Everglades in the catagory of taxi/limo/bus service must obtain a Port Everglades Business Permit from Broward County Consumer Affairs. For more informationm on obtaining a Port Everglades taxi/limo/bus business permit, contact: Broward County Consumer Affairs, 115 Andrews Avenue, Annex, Room A-460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone number is 954-357-5321.

Application	General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)	Fees
Crane Service .pdf (133)	Completed business permit application form Copies of current County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license) Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance Current list of owned/leased cranes and equipment that will be used at Port Everglades Current quadrennial unit proof test certificate (each crane) Annual inspection certification (each crane) Applicant's most recent financial information Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officers Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs	$200 non-refundable processing fee $250 annual fee $15 per crane vehicle tag fee
Mobile Motorized Food/Drink Service .pdf (132 KB)	Completed business permit application form Copies of current County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license) Current food inspection certificate issued by the applicable regulatory agency Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance Current list of owned/leased vehicles that will be used at Port Everglades, including VIN and license plate numbers. Limit two vehicles Applicant's most recent financial information Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officer(s) Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs	$200 non-refundable processing fee $250 annual fee $15 per vehicle tag fee
Motor Vehicle Rental Service .pdf (170 KB)	Completed business permit application form Copies of current County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license) Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance Current list of owned/leased vehicles that will be used at Port Everglades, including VIN and license plate numbers Applicant's most recent financial information Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officer(s) Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs Motor vehicle rental companies must submit monthly reports and fees and an annual report before March 31 each year. Refer to Port Everglades Tariff Item 800.	$200 non-refundable processing fee $250 security deposit $15 per vehicle tag fee $3.95 per contract for passengers picked up at Port Everglades

Application

General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)

Fees

Crane Service
.pdf (133)

Completed business permit application form
Copies of current County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license)
Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance
Current list of owned/leased cranes and equipment that will be used at Port Everglades
Current quadrennial unit proof test certificate (each crane)
Annual inspection certification (each crane)
Applicant's most recent financial information
Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officers
Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs

$200 non-refundable processing fee

$250 annual fee

$15 per crane vehicle tag fee

Mobile Motorized Food/Drink Service
.pdf (132 KB)

Completed business permit application form
Copies of current County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license)
Current food inspection certificate issued by the applicable regulatory agency
Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance
Current list of owned/leased vehicles that will be used at Port Everglades, including VIN and license plate numbers. Limit two vehicles
Applicant's most recent financial information
Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officer(s)
Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs

$200 non-refundable processing fee

$250 annual fee

$15 per vehicle tag fee

Motor Vehicle Rental Service
.pdf (170 KB)

Completed business permit application form Copies of current
County or City business tax receipt (formerly occupational license)
Up-to-date certificates for commercial general liability and automobile insurance
Current list of owned/leased vehicles that will be used at Port Everglades, including VIN and license plate numbers
Applicant's most recent financial information
Resume(s) of applicant's principal operating officer(s)
Copy of applicant's safety, training and substance abuse programs

Motor vehicle rental companies must submit monthly reports and fees and an annual report before March 31 each year. Refer to Port Everglades Tariff Item 800.

$200 non-refundable processing fee

$250 security deposit

$15 per vehicle tag fee

$3.95 per contract for passengers picked up at Port Everglades

Franchise Applications

Terms and conditions of access to Port Everglades for franchisees are governed by Chapter 32, Part II of the Broward County Administrative Code.
All entities wishing to conduct a franchise business at Port Everglades must obtain a Port Everglades Franchise to perform the services of Steamship Agent, Stevedore, Cargo Handler, Tug Boat and Towing, Vessel Bunkering, Vessel Oily Waste Removal, Vessel Sanitary Waste Water Removal, or Marine Terminal Security.
For information on franchise applications, please contact Faye Miko via e-mail at fmiko@broward.org or 954-468-0114.

All applicants must be registered with the State of Florida.
All applications will be reviewed by Port staff and if satisfactory a public hearing will be scheduled for consideration by Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
Initial franchises are usually issued for a one-year term. Renewals may for any period up to the maximum term as set forth in Chapter 32 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
Prior to the end of each franchise year, franchisees are asked to submit updated information and annual fees as set forth in the Port Everglades Tariff.

Application	General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)	Fees
Franchise Application .pdf (179 KB) Steamship Agent Stevedore Cargo Handler Tug Boat and Towing Vessel Bunkering Service Vessel Oily Waste Removal Service Vessel Sanitary Waste Water Removal Service	See Administrative Code Chapter 32, Part II .pdf (600 KB) For insurance requirements, see Tariff #12, Item 805	See Tariff #12, Item 800
Franchise Application - Marine Terminal Security Service .pdf (265 KB)	See Administrative Code Chapter 32, Part II .pdf (600 KB) For Insurance requirements, see Tariff #12, Item 805	See Tariff #12, Item 800

Application

General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)

Fees

Franchise Application
.pdf (179 KB)

Steamship Agent
Stevedore
Cargo Handler
Tug Boat and Towing
Vessel Bunkering Service
Vessel Oily Waste Removal Service
Vessel Sanitary Waste Water Removal Service

See Administrative Code Chapter 32, Part II .pdf (600 KB)

For insurance requirements, see Tariff #12, Item 805

See Tariff #12, Item 800

Franchise Application - Marine Terminal Security Service
.pdf (265 KB)

See Administrative Code Chapter 32, Part II .pdf (600 KB)

For Insurance requirements, see Tariff #12, Item 805

See Tariff #12, Item 800

Harbormaster Access to Port Everglades

Application	General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)	Fees
U.S. Coast Guard Only .pdf (115 KB)	Completed application for Harbormaster Access Vessel Contingency Plan	None
All Others .pdf (117 KB)	Completed application for Harbormaster Access Vessel Contingency Plan Proof of Financial Responsibility	None

Lease Application

Application	General Requirements (check application for specific requirements)	Fees
Lease Application .pdf (121 KB)	Copy of corporation's Articles of Incorporation Copy of corporation's Certificate of Corporate Status from the Secretary of State of Florida Current corporate financial statement and/or certified tax return	None

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