Short answer: In most of Miami-Dade County, elevator certificates are issued by the County Office of Elevator Safety (OES); the City of Miami and Miami Beach have their own elevator divisions. Each elevator needs an annual inspection and test, filed online by a certified inspector. IEI inspects, files and tracks your certificate.
Who certifies elevators in Miami-Dade County?
| Authority having jurisdiction | Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety (OES) |
|---|---|
| Coverage | All of Miami-Dade County, every municipality and unincorporated area, except the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach. That includes Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, Coral Gables, Doral, Key Biscayne and Homestead. |
| Certificate cycle | Annual certificate of operation. OES mails renewal notices to owners at the end of May each year. |
| How reports are filed | The third-party inspector files electronically in the County's Online Reporting System (paper reports ended in 2018) and provides a copy to the owner. |
What to know in Miami-Dade County
- Electric (traction) elevators need a Category 5 test every five years (OES Bulletin 2024-07).
- Tests are performed by technicians of a registered elevator company and witnessed by the inspector.
- The certificate must be posted in plain view in the conveyance.
Source: Miami-Dade County elevator permits and compliance. Reviewed 2026-11-03; confirm fees and current requirements with the AHJ.
Our services in Miami-Dade County
- Annual Elevator Inspections (Category 1)
- Category 5 (Five-Year) Test Witnessing
- Category 3 Hydraulic Elevator Tests
- Escalator and Moving Walk Inspections
- Wheelchair Lift and Platform Lift Inspections
- Re-Inspections and Violation Call-Backs
- Certificate of Operation Renewal and AHJ Coordination
- Maintenance, modernization and compliance consulting
Frequently asked questions
Who issues elevator certificates in Miami-Dade County?
The Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety covers every municipality and unincorporated area except the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach, which run their own elevator divisions.
Can IEI handle inspections across all of our Miami-Dade buildings?
Yes. We keep one certificate calendar per property and per unit, schedule each inspection at least 60 days before expiration, and handle the AHJ filing for every building.