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, under Florida Statutes Chapter 476. Submit the barbershop application (DBPR form BAR 5) with fees; the shop may open once the license is issued. DBPR conducts an unannounced initial inspection within approximately 90 days after licensure, and the shop must meet sanitation, equipment, and facility standards.

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   $125 initial ($75 application fee, Rule 61G3-20.003, F.A.C. + $50 original license fee, Rule 61G3-20.0035, F.A.C.); $110 biennial renewal·2-6 weeks for license issuance; shop may open on issuance (initial inspection follows unannounced within ~90 days)

   $125 initial ($75 application fee, Rule 61G3-20.003, F.A.C. + $50 original license fee, Rule 61G3-20.0035, F.A.C.); $110 biennial renewal

   2-6 weeks for license issuance; shop may open on issuance (initial inspection follows unannounced within ~90 days)

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 (Business Tax Receipt, formerly Occupational License). Most businesses need a City of Miami Certificate of Use first. Apply online via the MiamiBiz portal or at the Miami Riverside Center, 444 SW 2nd Ave (Finance — Business Tax, 305-416-2087). Renewed annually; a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt is also required.

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087

   1–2 weeks

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

   In addition to the City of Miami Business Tax Receipt, businesses inside city limits must also obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector (apply via the BTExpress portal; tax year October 1–September 30). Miami-Dade Tax Collector: (305) 375-5448.

   Official government source

   Varies by business category and number of employees/seats/units; confirm via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's BTExpress portal or (305) 375-5448·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business category and number of employees/seats/units; confirm via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's BTExpress portal or (305) 375-5448

   1–2 weeks

3. City of Miami Certificate of Use (CU)

   Before opening a barber shop in the City of Miami you must obtain a Certificate of Use (CU), which verifies zoning and includes DERM, Fire and Code Enforcement inspections; the CU is required before the Business Tax Receipt is issued. A Certificate of Occupancy or Completion from the Building Department is only needed if you build out or construct new space. Apply for the CU online via MiamiBiz.

   Official government source

   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)·2–6 weeks

   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)

   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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