Broward County Chauffeur's Registration (Hack License) Application

Resilient Environment Department

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

One North University Drive, Suite #302, Plantation, Florida 33324

954-765-1700 • broward.org/consumer

Noce to Applicants:

Please be advised that a Chaueur's Registraon in Broward County is governed by the Broward County

Code of Ordinances, Secon 22½-8.

Each chaueur registraon (Hack License) applicant must meet the requirements set forth in the Broward

County Code of Ordinances, Secon 22½-8(e). If the applicant does not meet these requirements, they will

be denied and/or automacally excluded from receiving a chaueur's registraon by the Consumer

Protecon Division.

Secon 22½-8(e) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances states that each chaueur’s registraon

applicant must:

(1) Hold a current driver's license issued by the State of Florida or be otherwise authorized to

operate a motor vehicle in Florida pursuant to Secon 322.031, Florida Statutes; and

(2) Speak, read, and write the English language; and

(3) Possess the mental and emoonal stability, as well as the physical ability, to safely carry out the

dues inherent in operang a motor vehicle for hire; and

(4) Not have been, within the last seven (7) years, convicted (convicted shall mean any judicial

determinaon of convicon, adjudicaon withheld, or plea of nolo contendere) of a felony, nor

have been released from incarceraon from a prison within the last six (6) months as a result of

a felony convicon as shown on any publicly-accessible website made available by any state or

federal Department of Correcons or similar governmental agency, unless his or her civil or

residency rights have been restored; and

(5) Not have been convicted (convicted shall mean any judicial determinaon of convicon,

adjudicaon withheld, or plea of nolo contendere) of any criminal oense involving moral

turpitude relang to sex crimes, the use of a deadly weapon, homicide, violent oense against a

law enforcement ocer under Secon 775.0823, Florida Statutes, sexual misconduct with

certain developmentally disabled clients and reporng of such sexual misconduct under Secon

393.135, Florida Statutes, sexual misconduct with certain mental health paents and reporng

of such sexual misconduct under Secon 394.4593, Florida Statutes, manslaughter, aggravated

manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult, or aggravated manslaughter of a child

under Secon 782.07, Florida Statutes, vehicular homicide under Secon 782.071, Florida

Statutes, killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother under Secon 782.09, Florida

Statutes, kidnapping under Secon 787.01, Florida Statutes, false imprisonment under Secon

787.02, Florida Statutes, sexual baery under Secon 794.011, Florida Statutes, unlawful sexual

acvity with certain minors under Secon 794.05, Florida Statutes, lewd or lascivious oenses

commied upon or in the presence of an elderly person or disabled adult under Secon

Revised 1/19/24

Resilient Environment Department

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

One North University Drive, Suite #302, Plantation, Florida 33324

954-765-1700 • broward.org/consumer

825.1025, Florida Statutes, sexual performance by a child under Secon 827.071, Florida

Statutes, sexual misconduct with certain forensic clients and reporng of such sexual

misconduct under Secon 916.1075, Florida Statutes, inicng cruel or inhuman treatment on

an inmate resulng in great bodily harm under Secon 944.35(3), Florida Statutes, sexual

misconduct in juvenile jusce programs under Secon 985.701, Florida Statutes, nor have been

adjudicated a habitual violent felony oender under Secon 775.084, Florida Statutes; and

(6) Not have been convicted (convicted shall mean any judicial determinaon of convicon,

adjudicaon withheld, or plea of nolo contendere) of an oense involving moral turpitude

(unrelated to sex crimes) when, in the discreon of the Division Director, approval of such

registraon would constute a threat to the health, welfare, or safety of the public or property

and therefore would not be in the public's interest; and

(7) Not have been, within the last seven (7) years, convicted (convicted shall mean any judicial

determinaon of convicon, adjudicaon withheld, or plea of nolo contendere) of, been

released from incarceraon resulng from being convicted of, or had his or her driver's license

suspended for:

a. Driving under the inuence of drugs or intoxicang liquors (D.U.I.);

b. Three (3) or more trac infracons resulng in accidents; or

c. Vehicular manslaughter or any death resulng from driving; and

(8) Not have, within the last ve (5) years, accumulated twenty-four (24) or more points on his or

her driving record.

Furthermore, please be advised that the Consumer Protecon Division has discreon under addional

provisions throughout Secon 22½-8 to consider other factors, such as an applicant's trac history and

criminal history, when making its determinaon to deny or refuse to renew an applicant's chaueur's

registraon.

Each applicant who is denied a chaueur's registraon by the Division has the right to a hearing before a

hearing panel if the applicant les a mely wrien request to the Director of the Division within thirty (30)

days aer the date of receipt of the denial, pursuant to Secon 22½-8(k). However, pursuant to Secon

22½-8(n), a hearing panel shall not have the authority to grant a chaueur's registraon to any individual

who does not meet the requirements of Secon 22½-8(e).

The Consumer Protecon Division strongly advises prospecve Chaueur Registraon applicants to review

Secon 22½-8 prior to subming their applicaons and paying associated applicaon fees. To view the

Broward County Code of Ordinances, Secon 22½-8 in its enrety, please visit: Sec. 22½-8. - Chaueur's

registraon. | Code of Ordinances | Broward County, FL | Municode Library

Resilient Environment Department

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

1 North University Drive, Box #302 • Plantation, Florida 33324 • 954-765-1700 • broward.org/consumer

Chauffeur’s Code of Conduct

As an applicant for a Broward County chauffeur's registration, I am acknowledging that I am, and will be

governed by the standards of conduct contained in the provisions of Section 22½ - 9A, Broward County

Code of Ordinances. I acknowledge that the standards listed below are some (but not all) of the provisions

contained in that section, and I am agreeing that I will conduct myself in accordance with all of the

provisions of Section 22½ - 9A, placing a high priority on the standards listed below.

1. I will conduct myself in a professional and courteous manner, and I will maintain a neat appearance,

whenever I perform public transportation services.

2. I will always drive safely and use defensive driving techniques for the protection of my passengers and

the general driving public.

3. At all times, I will avoid the use of abusive language and the display of discourteous behavior toward

passengers.

4. I will NOT talk on my cellular phone while transporting passengers, except in an emergency, and then

only for the shortest possible time.

5. As the driver of a taxicab, I must have my chauffeur's registration on display in the vehicle in plain view

of passengers whenever I operate that vehicle.

6. As the driver of a luxury limousine, luxury sedan, or transport van, I must have my chauffeur's

registration in my possession whenever I operate the vehicle, and I must make the chauffeur's

registration available for inspection.

7. I will use the most direct and economical route to a destination unless my passenger(s) instruct me to

take another route or agree to my taking another route.

8. As the driver of a taxicab, I will not transport any passenger without turning on the taximeter in the

vehicle. I will charge, and collect from, the passenger(s) only the exact amount shown on the taximeter.

9. As a driver of a luxury sedan, luxury limousine, or transport van I shall not solicit passengers for

transportation service, or accept passengers for transportation service who have not made advance

arrangements for such service.

10. At all times, I will cooperate fully in furnishing information (such as my chauffeur's registration, my driver

license, my vehicle registration, or my daily manifest/trip sheet) to a Consumer Protection Division

Inspector, a law enforcement officer, or an employee of any other lawfully authorized body.

11. If asked by an Consumer Protection Division Inspector, a law enforcement officer, or an employee of

any other lawfully authorized body, I will sign any citation issued to me.

12. At no time shall I display hostile, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior toward any employee of the

Consumer Protection Division, any law enforcement agency,

or any other lawfully authorized body.

Resilient Environment Department

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

1 North University Drive, Box #302 • Plantation, Florida 33324 • 954-765-1700 • broward.org/consumer

Chauffeur’s Registration (Hack License) Application

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must have:

• A valid Florida driver's license

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

• The mental, emotional and physical ability to safely carry out the duties inherent in operating a motor

vehicle-for-hire.

Applicants meeting these minimum requirements are subject to a criminal background and driving record check

and other considerations outlined in the Motor Carrier Ordinance. Registrations may be suspended or revoked for

violations and are immediately invalidated if your driver license is suspended.

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Important Notes

• New applicants may not drive a vehicle-for-hire until their license is issued.

• Registration expires every two years or when driver's license expires, whichever comes first.

• Renewal applicants are granted a temporary registration while their application is pending.

• You must pass a driving record and criminal background investigation.

Please Note:

Application and background check fees are nonrefundable regardless of whether your application

is approved or denied. Please review Chapter 22½-8(e) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances

before submitting your application to determine whether your criminal background history prevents

you from receiving a chauffeur’s registration.

• We recommend you review the Chauffeur's Code of Conduct before submitting your application.

• There will be an additional charge for out of state records, applicant may be charged additional fees

for out of state records if there are different variations of their name. Obtaining out of state records

may extend processing time. We accept cash, credit card, money order or business check only.

Make business check or money order payable to: Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Renewals: Pay fee of $75.25 as broken out on Page 4 to follow.

Resilient Environment Department

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

1 North University Drive, Box #302 • Plantation, Florida 33324 • 954-765-1700 • broward.org/consumer

Chauffeur’s Registration (Hack License) Application

Notice: In applying for a Broward County Chauffeur’s Registration, Broward County will review the driving record, criminal

history and other information related to the applicant. Applicants who have been convicted of any offense listed in Chapter

22½-8(e) will be denied. The application and background check fees are nonrefundable, regardless of whether the application

is approved or denied. The applicant may attach additional pages if required to fully answer any question. Failure to disclose

information and/or providing information that is false or misleading may result in denial of license.

Personal Information and Criminal Background Check Authorization

Applicant Name

Also Known As (AKA)

Date of Birth

Birth Country

Home Address

City

State

Zip

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Florida Driver License #

Exp. Date

Please list any State(s), other than Florida, that you have

lived in over the last five (5) years.

Height

Weight

Eye Color

Hair Color

20___

 Male

 Female

 U.S. Citizen

 U.S. Resident Alien

 Other _____________________

20___

 White (not Hispanic)

 Black (not Hispanic)

 Hispanic

 Asian or Pacific Islander

 American Indian or Alaskan Native

 Other

20___

Note: An additional form must be completed if any state other than Florida is listed above. Please contact staff.

I understand that the Consumer Protection Division will use my personal information to obtain my driving and

criminal history.

Signature

Date

OFFICE USE ONLY

 New Application

 Renewal Application

 Probationary Review

Business Account #

Chauffeur Registration HACK #

Previous Application Date

New Hack Expiration Date

Date Received

Receipt #

Amount Paid

Processor Initials

Valid Florida Driver License #

 Citations  Complaints  Yes  No

ID Card Control #

Consumer Protection Board Appeal

 Yes  No If Yes:  Granted  Denied  Probation

If Yes, Date of Appeal:

License Pick Up Date

Picked Up By

Employer Information and Criminal History

Business Name Business Phone

Failure to disclose all information and/or disclosure of information that is false or misleading

may result in denial of license.

PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NECESSARY TO LIST ALL CASES.

Have you ever had a chauffeur’s registration (hack) denied, suspended or revoked?

 Yes  No

If yes, explain:

List all felony and misdemeanor cases for which you were convicted, adjudication was withheld and/or you pled

nolo contendere (no contest). List all cases even if this is a renewal application and/or previously disclosed.

Date Location Charges Disposition

List all open cases – including felonies, misdemeanors and traffic, in which a decision has not been made.

Date Location Arresting Agency Case # Charge(s)

Expected

Disposition Date

Yes No

Do you have a current or previous addiction to drugs or alcohol?

If yes, explain:

If you have a history of felony or misdemeanor cases, cases involving driving under the influence of drugs or

alcohol or an addiction to drugs or alcohol, explain how you have rehabilitated yourself. You have the right to

provide copies of documents to explain your rehabilitation.

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Application .................................$40

FDLE (finger prints).....................$24

Florida Driving Record ...............$10

Out-of-State Records .................Varies

FBI Records ...............................$13.25

Monitoring Fee............................$6

Return this application in person with

payment and necessary documentation

the Division address on page 1. &DVK

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within 1 year after previous license

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PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: The information on this form is requested pursuant to Chapter 22½ , Broward County Code of Ordinances, which regulates motor

vehicles for hire and will assist in obtaining a complete accurate background investigative report. Any information on this form may be disclosed as authorized by

Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Disclosure of the requested information, by you, is voluntary; however, failure to furnish that information would impose administrative

difficulties which may result in delay in processing your application for chauffeur’s registration.

I certify that the above information and any attachments to this application are true and correct under penalty of law. I further

understand that the Broward County Consumer Protection Division may deny this application based on my history, failure to

disclose information and/or providing information that is false or misleading.

I am acknowledging that I have received a copy of the Chauffeur’s Registration Code of Conduct. I understand that as a condition

of receiving and maintaining my Broward County Chauffeur’s Registration, I am agreeing to abide by the Code of Conduct and all

applicable conditions, rules and regulations contained in Chapter 22½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. I understand

and acknowledge that violations of the Code and/or Ordinance may result in suspension, revocation or non-renewal of this

Registration.

I hereby authorize the Broward County Consumer Protection Division to submit a set of my fingerprints to the Florida Department

of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the purpose of accessing and reviewing Florida and national criminal history records that may

pertain to me. I understand that I would be able to receive any national criminal history record that may pertain to me directly from

the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Pursuant to Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sections 16.30-16.34 and that I

could then freely disclose any such information to whomever I chose.

I understand that, my fingerprints may be retained at FDLE and the FBI for the purpose of providing any subsequent arrest

notifications, upon request you may provide me a copy of the criminal history record report if any, you receive on me and that I am

entitled to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in any such report. I am aware that procedures

for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of the FDLE or FBI criminal history are set forth in F.S. 943.056 and Title 28, CFR,

Section 16.34. I may obtain a prompt determination as to the validity of my challenge before you make a final decision about my

status as an employee, volunteer, contractor, or subcontractor.

Signature Date

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Application .................................$40

Florida Driving Record ...............$10

Out-of-State Records .................Varies

FBI Records

...............................$13.25

Late Fee.....................................$25*

Monitoring Fee ...........................$12

I hereby affirm that I have read the requirements listed in Section 22½-8(e) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances and meet the

requirements listed including (initial each item);

1) Holding a current driver’s license issued by the State of Florida, with your current address, or be otherwise authorized to

operate a motor vehicle in Florida; ______

2) Speak, read, and write the English language; ______

3) Possess the mental and emotional stability, as well as the physical ability, to safely carry out the duties inherent in operating a

motor vehicle for hire; _____

4) Not have, within the last five (5) years, accumulated twenty-four (24) or more points on your driver’s license. _____