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1. When is city hall open?

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for federal holidays.

2. Where can I find information about Water, Sewer, or Sanitation Services?

Visit our Utility Services page for more information regarding your utility services, such as where to open an account, pay your bill, or for any other questions.

3. Do I still pay for trash service if no one is living in the house?

Yes. Garbage pickups are done twice a week regardless of occupancy. Even a vacant home may need to have yard work done and debris placed out for pickup.

4. How do I get rid of the abandoned shopping cart in my yard?

Call our Public Service's Operations Center to arrange a pickup at 305-948-2936. They will return it to its proper owner.

5. Where can I get a marriage license?

The nearest location is:

North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Boulevard

Phone: 305-275-1155
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check the requirements at the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts website.

6. Where can I obtain a copy of my birth certificate?

If you were born in Miami-Dade County, FL:

• Apply Online for certificates issued by the Miami-Dade County Health Department.
• Apply in person at three walk-in locations around the County.

If you were born anywhere else in the United States, please visit the VitalCheck website, a certified source for government vital records, including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.

7. Where can I get a passport?

You can apply at your nearest Post Office. For a list of other office locations nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Passport Services. You can also check out the U.S. Passport Service Guide for Miami.

8. Where do I file for Homestead Exemptions?

The deadline for filing for exemptions is March 1st. Exemption forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office.

9. When are council meetings scheduled?

Normally, the first and third Tuesday of each month, but you can also check the Calendar of Events for specific meeting dates/times.

10. Where can I report a broken link found on this website?

We'd appreciate it if you discover any links on our website that are broken so that we may fix them. Please send an email to the Webmaster.