The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector's Office He identified a network of resellers who profited from appointment bookings to request driver's licenses. Who is behind this?
According to authorities, these individuals hoarded free appointments to later sell them to county residents, making access to this essential service difficult.
In response to this issue, the county carried out the first reading of an ordinance promoted by the commissioner Kevin Marino from district 6, with the aim of penalizing those who trade appointments.
Today was the first reading of an ordinance that we passed in Miami-Dade County along with Commissioner Kevin Marino of District 6 to stop the abuse by many companies and individuals who make appointments and sell them to county residents in need, said the collector. Dariel Fernández.
The measure aims to curb the resale of appointments and ensure that residents can obtain their slots fairly and without intermediaries.
Free appointments and equitable access to driver's license appointments in Miami
From the Tax Collector's Office, they emphasized that this fraudulent practice has generated artificial demand and unnecessary barriers for citizens who require a driver's license.
We know who they are and how they operate. We will not accept any quote obtained through system abuse," added Fernández.
The department also announced that it will work together with county authorities and law enforcement to eradicate these illegal activities.
The authorities reminded that appointments to apply for a driver's license in Miami-Dade are free and must only be obtained through the official website of the Tax Collector's Office.
Our website is easier to use than ever, book your visit directly with us, the statement said, as reported by the television channel. Telemundo in Miami.
Authorities advised citizens to avoid paying third parties and to report any irregularities related to the sale of appointments for obtaining driver's licenses in Miami.