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Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt from the Tax Collector’s Office (561) 355-2264 ([www.pbcgov.com/tax](www.pbcgov.com/tax)) available from the following locations (address MUST match the physical address of your business):  \n301 N. Olive Ave, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach (Governmental Center) 501 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach 3188 PGA Blvd. , Palm Beach Gardens 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 3551 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (south of 10th Ave N)  \n2. Articles of Incorporation AND/OR Fictitious Name Registration (whichever is applicable – from the State of Florida),(850) [488-9000 or](488-9000 or www.sunbiz.org)[ ](488-9000 or www.sunbiz.org)[www.sunbiz.org](488-9000 or www.sunbiz.org)  \n3. Certificate of Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Minimum requirements $125,000 for injuries per person in any one occurrence or accident  \n$250,000 for injuries per occurrence or accident  OR $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)  \n$50,000 for property damage in any one occurrence or accident  \nThe Certificate of insurance must have the following listed: vehicles and drivers insured and as a certificate holder: PBC Consumer Affairs Division  \n50 S. Military Trail, Ste 201  \nWest Palm Beach, FL 33415  \nThe Certificate of Insurance must come directly from the Insurance Agent/Company by fax, email or US Mail.  \n4. Copies of Vehicle Registrations for each vehicle to be permitted with our office.  \nMechanical/Safety Inspection Pursuant to Sec. 19-223.– All vehicles shall be inspected annually.  \n5. Attach the original Mechanical/Safety Inspection Form for each vehicle. Each vehicle must be inspected by an ASE Certified Mechanic. The inspection [forms are available online at:](forms are available online at: www.pbcgov.com/consumer or)[ ](forms are available online at: www.pbcgov.com/consumer or)[www.pbcgov.com/consumer](forms are available online at: www.pbcgov.com/consumer or)[ or](forms are available online at: www.pbcgov.com/consumer or) from the Consumer Affairs’ Office. VEHICLES OLDER THAN 2 MODEL YEARS DURING THE CURRENT LICENSE & CALENDAR YEAR ARE REQUIRED ANASE INSPECTION.  \n6. Taxicab/Non-Medical Transport Companies – Each taxicab or non-medical, wheelchair and stretcher transportation service business, must submit to the Division with their initial application, three (3) color photographs, not less than 8” x 10” size on photographic paper, showing the entire vehicle side, front and rear views, which depicts the chosen color and signage scheme. The signage (lettering) is to be either vinyl or painted, at least 4 inches in height on each side of the vehicle and must show the company name, telephone number, VFH permit number and unit number.  \n7. Airport Ground Transportation Decal – Any vehicle for hire-company desiring to engage in pre-arranged ground  \ntransportation services at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) will be required to have an airport ground transportation decal affixed to every vehicle. If you are requiring an Airport Decal, please submit documentation showing which vehicle(s) you are registering for an airport decal. Airport Decal Fee is $50.00 per vehicle.  \nAll fees are non-refundable  \nFees: No cash is accepted – Only-Check/Money Order/Visa/MasterCard/Discover  \n$10,000.00 Fee for a NEW Vehicle for Hire Business  \n$100.00 – Business Fee; $ 50.00 – Airport decal fee per vehicle; $50.00 – Decal fee per vehicle  \n$25.00 – 30 Day Temporary Permit fee for rental vehicles only  \nREQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW VFH BUSINESS  \n“(1) All new Taxicab companies submitting an application for a business permit pursuant to section 19-218 shall have a minimum of seven (7) vehicles in its fleet, and shall include at least one handicap accessible vehicle. 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