Obtaining a permit allows companies to obtain identification cards for its personnel working at the port. Valid IDs are required.

1. The issuance of identification cards will be done on a first come, first served basis, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  One-Day Pass Office opens Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  The Identification Section is located in the Seaport Security section, 1001 North America Way, Suite #116, Miami, FL  33132, telephone: 305-47-4955, fax 305-47-4960.
2. Persons requesting an ID card must have in their possession a valid Florida driver’s license or ID card, and a Passport, Birth Certificate or another document showing country legal status. The fee for a new ID card is $80 payable by cash, cashiers check, company check or money order. Checks and money orders are to be made payable to the Port of Miami. Renewals are $55 per card. Lost card fee is $50.  Fifth year renewal, requiring background check fee is $80.  One-day pass fee is $8.  
3. Companies/organizations requesting ID cards for their employees must make their requests in writing on company letterhead (using Seaport ID Section format). This needs to be sent or presented to the ID Section.
4. All persons requesting ID cards will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation that will include the submission of finger prints and a status check on their driver’s licenses. Any person with an outstanding warrant of any type shall be subject to arrest, and denial of their ID card pending a court clearance.  A person who willfully and knowingly provides false information in obtaining or attempting to obtain a Seaport Security identification card commits a felony of the third degree, punishable by 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine (s. 775.082 or s. 775.083).   

It is incumbent upon the ID card holders to ensure that their individual card is renewed prior to the expiration date.

For questions regarding ID cards, please call the ID Section at 305-347-4955 or the Port of Miami Permit Section at 305-347-4841/4964.