Mobile Dog Grooming Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a mobile dog grooming in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Verified 2026-08-28 6 stops $150–$500 est. 1–3 weeks for all registrations and permits
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Florida

3 stops

  1. No State Grooming License Required

    Florida does not require a state-level license for pet groomers or mobile pet groomers - no grooming license exists in FDACS's or DBPR's license rosters. FDACS's animal role covers pet-sale consumer protection (s. 828.29, F.S. health certificates) and animal disease control; it does not license grooming, kennels, or boarding. Check Miami-Dade County / municipal requirements (local business tax receipt, zoning, mobile vendor rules). Professional certifications (NDGAA, IPG) are voluntary.

    Official government source

    N/AN/A

  2. Florida Sales and Use Tax Registration

    Pet grooming services are not subject to Florida sales tax (services are generally exempt in FL, except specific enumerated services). However, if you sell grooming products, you must collect sales tax on those sales. Register with the Florida Department of Revenue if applicable.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online)

  3. Commercial Vehicle Insurance

    Florida requires all registered vehicles with four or more wheels to carry at least $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability — the same minimums apply to business-use vehicles like mobile grooming vans (commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs face higher limits under s. 627.7415, F.S.). Personal auto policies generally exclude business use, so a commercial auto policy is needed in practice, and insurers recommend limits well above the state minimums for pet service businesses.

    Official government source

    $1,200–$3,000 annually (commercial auto)Same day to 1 week

City of Miami / Miami-Dade County

2 stops

  1. Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt

    All businesses operating in Miami-Dade County must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt from the Miami-Dade Tax Collector. Mobile pet groomers are classified under the pet services category. If operating within the City of Miami limits, also obtain a City of Miami Business Tax Receipt.

    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) 375-54481–2 weeks

  2. Miami-Dade Animal Services — Mobile Pet Salon Compliance

    No Miami-Dade Animal Services permit specific to mobile pet grooming could be verified on official county pages. Miami-Dade Animal Services (305-884-1101) enforces county animal ordinances (Chapter 5); confirm directly whether any facility or grooming-van requirement applies to your operation.

    Official government source

    No verified county permit or fee for mobile pet grooming1–2 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $150–$500 · 1–3 weeks for all registrations and permits

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