Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Barber Shop License

   All barber shops in Florida must be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Board of Barbering. The barber shop establishment license requires an application, on-site inspection, and compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 476. The shop must meet sanitation, equipment, and facility standards.

   Official government source

   $75 application fee (Rule 61G3-20.003, F.A.C.); $110 biennial renewal·3–6 weeks (includes application review and on-site inspection)

   $75 application fee (Rule 61G3-20.003, F.A.C.); $110 biennial renewal

   3–6 weeks (includes application review and on-site inspection)

2. Individual Barber License (per barber)

   Every barber working in the shop must hold a valid Florida Barber License issued by DBPR (Barbers' Board). This requires completing an approved barber training program of at least 900 hours (s. 476.114(2)(c), Florida Statutes; a school may certify a student to take the exam after 600 actual school hours) and passing the written, computer-based barber examination administered through Pearson VUE. A Restricted Barber license (haircutting, shaving, shampooing only) is also available.

   Official government source

   $150 examination/application fee (Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C.) + $100 original license fee (Rule 61G3-20.014, F.A.C.) — about $250 per barber·3–6 weeks (after completing required education and passing exams)

   $150 examination/application fee (Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C.) + $100 original license fee (Rule 61G3-20.014, F.A.C.) — about $250 per barber

   3–6 weeks (after completing required education and passing exams)

3. Florida Sales Tax Certificate of Registration

   Required for selling retail products in your barber shop. The combined sales tax rate in Miami/Miami-Dade County is 7%.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. City of Miami — Local Business Tax Receipt

   All businesses operating within City of Miami limits must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt from the City of Miami Finance Department. This is renewed annually. Apply through the Miami Online Business Services portal or in person at 444 SW 2nd Ave.

   Official government source

   $75–$400/year (varies by business type and gross receipts)·1–2 weeks

   $75–$400/year (varies by business type and gross receipts)

   1–2 weeks

2. Miami-Dade County — Local Business Tax Receipt (County Level)

   In addition to the city license, businesses in Miami must obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt. Contact Miami-Dade County Tax Collector at 305-270-4966.

   Official government source

   $50–$150/year·1–2 weeks

   $50–$150/year

   1–2 weeks

3. City of Miami Building Department — Certificate of Occupancy

   A Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Miami Building Department is required before opening a barber shop. Contact at 305-416-1180.

   Official government source

   $150–$600 (varies by scope of work)·2–6 weeks

   $150–$600 (varies by scope of work)

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Florida DBPR — Barbers
• City of Miami — Business Tax
• Miami-Dade County Tax Collector — Business Tax
• Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax

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