Pest Control Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

2. EPA Federal Pesticide Requirements

   Federal law (FIFRA) requires all pesticide applicators to use only EPA-registered products and follow label instructions. Commercial applicators must maintain application records for at least 2 years.

   Official government source

   No federal fee·Ongoing compliance

   No federal fee

   Ongoing compliance

1. FDACS — Pest Control Business License & Certified Pest Control Operator (Ch. 482, F.S.)

   Florida requires pest control businesses to hold a Pest Control License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Each company must have a Certified Operator in Charge. License categories include general pest control, termite, lawn and ornamental, and fumigation.

   Official government source

   $300/year pest control business license + $300 CPCO exam fee per category (+ $10 per employee ID card)·4–8 weeks

   $300/year pest control business license + $300 CPCO exam fee per category (+ $10 per employee ID card)

   4–8 weeks

2. Florida — Sales Tax / Business Registration

   Florida imposes sales tax (6% state rate plus any county discretionary surtax) on NONRESIDENTIAL pest control services (s. 212.05(1)(i), Florida Statutes). Residential pest control services are not subject to sales tax. Businesses providing nonresidential pest control must register with the Florida Department of Revenue to collect and remit tax.

   Official government source

   No fee·1–2 weeks

   No fee

   1–2 weeks

1. Miami — General Business License

   Pest control companies operating in the City of Miami must obtain a Business Tax Receipt, renewed annually, plus a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt. The state FDACS pest control business license must be shown when applying (Fla. Stat. §205.194).

   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) 416-2087·1–3 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

   1–3 weeks

2. Florida Department of Agriculture — Pest Control License

   Florida requires pest control businesses to hold a Pest Control License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Each company must have a Certified Operator in Charge. License categories include general pest control, termite, lawn and ornamental, and fumigation.

   Official government source

   Fees set under Chapter 482, Fla. Stat. / Rule 5E-14; confirm current exam and business-license fees via the FDACS AES licensing portal (aeslicensing.fdacs.gov)·4–8 weeks (exam scheduling and processing)

   Fees set under Chapter 482, Fla. Stat. / Rule 5E-14; confirm current exam and business-license fees via the FDACS AES licensing portal (aeslicensing.fdacs.gov)

   4–8 weeks (exam scheduling and processing)

Official Sources

• Florida Department of Agriculture — Pest Control License
• Miami City Business Licensing

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