Do I need a new COU if I move or change my business?
Usually yes. The certificate is tied to the specific location and the specific use. A move, an expansion, or a change in what you do there typically triggers a new filing.
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Certificate of Use (COU)
The document that says your business is allowed to operate at your address. We get it approved.
Who needs this
Any business opening at a commercial location in Miami-Dade and many other Florida jurisdictions, plus businesses moving, expanding, or changing what they do at an existing address.
What we handle
- Certificate of Use applications with your city or county
- Zoning and land use verification before you commit to a space
- Inspection coordination where required
- Change of use and change of ownership filings
- Pairing the COU with your local business tax receipt
Common questions
Can you check a location before I sign a lease?
Yes, and you should. Verifying that your use is allowed at that address before signing is one of the cheapest mistakes-avoided in business.
Need help getting licensed?
Our experts handle the paperwork so you can focus on growing your business.
Or send us your inquiry.
We respond in English or Spanish, within one business day.