Overview

The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector is accepting applications from qualified entities interested in operating a License Plate Agency (LPA) within Miami-Dade County. LPAs provide motor vehicle and vessel services on behalf of the Tax Collector and the State of Florida.

This solicitation is intended to identify qualified applicants capable of providing high-quality customer service while meeting all operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Available Authorizations

The number of authorizations awarded as part of this solicitation will be determined by the Tax Collector following completion of the evaluation process.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be legally authorized to conduct business in Florida.
• Demonstrate financial capacity to establish and sustain operations.
• Meet all insurance, bonding, security, and training requirements.
• Identify a proposed location within Miami-Dade County.
• Comply with all applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles requirements, and Tax Collector operational standards.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $2,500
• Completed Application
• Business Plan
• Geographic Need Statement
• Financial Documentation
• Proposed Location Information
• Required Certifications and Disclosures
• Approved applicants will be required to pay a $250,000 Implementation Cost Recovery Fee.

Evaluation Process

Step 1: Administrative Review

Step 2: Selection Committee Evaluation

Step 3: Applicant Interview

Step 4: Recommendation to Tax Collector

Step 5: Final Authorization Decision

Solicitation Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

How many agencies will be awarded?

The number of authorizations will be determined by the Tax Collector.

Can I submit more than one application?

No. One application per entity and affiliated entities.

Do I need to already have a building?

No. Applicants must identify a proposed location but are not required to own or lease the property at the time of application. Applicants will also be required to submit a Geographic Need Statement regarding the proposed location.

Is the Application Fee refundable?

No.

What is the Implementation Cost Recovery fee and when it is due?

The Implementation Cost Recovery Fee offsets costs associated with onboarding, training, technology, operational support, compliance and administrative activities necessary to establish and support a new License Plate Agency. The fee is due following final authorization by the Tax Collector and must be paid before execution of the License Plate Agency Service Agreement and commencement of operations.

Will all applicants be interviewed?

Only applicants determined to be responsive and qualified may advance to the interview stage.

Does submitting an application guarantee authorization?

No.

Download Section

Application Materials will be released on July 1, 2026.

• Solicitation Package
• Application Form
• Tax Collector Service Agreement
• Tri-Party Memorandum of Understanding
• Questions & Answers

Contact Information

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to:

[email protected] 

Responses to questions will be publicly posted to ensure equal access to information.