📤 How to Submit Your Recertification Documents – Town of Surfside

When a building in the Town of Surfside reaches its recertification milestone (typically 40 years and every 10 years thereafter under Miami‑Dade County requirements), the owner must prepare and submit structural and electrical inspection reports along with the completed application via email to the Building Department.

The Town of Surfside accepts recertification submissions by email only. Paper hard copies are not accepted. Make sure all forms are completed accurately, legible, and attached as instructed.

📌 Submission Steps

1

Prepare the Application

Print and fill out the Town of Surfside permit application (all forms are available on the Town’s website). Fill out all information cleanly and legibly. Include the building address in the email subject line and application number if available.

Contact Florida Builders Engineers and Inspectors:
305‑895‑8001
to complete your recertification efficiently and professionally.
2

Submit the Application

Attach the completed application in one PDF, and the recertification package in another PDF (segregate by discipline such as Structural and Electrical). Email the files to BUILDINGAPP@townofsurfsidefl.gov.

For files larger than 20 MB, upload to Dropbox, OneDrive, or another file sharing service and send the link to the Permit App email.

3

Receive Receipt & Application Number

After processing, a permit technician will email you the receipt for charges and the assigned application number.

4

Await Review Outcome

The recertification package will be reviewed. The Clerk will contact you regarding fees and the recertification letter status.

5

Final Payment & Recertification Letter

Contact the Clerk’s office to pay any fees and receive the official recertification letter.

⚠️ Do not email the Building Official or Town Manager about your package. Your submission may not be received or processed and could result in code violations and fines.

🏢 Town of Surfside Building Department Contact

Address:
Town of Surfside Building Department
9293 Harding Avenue
Surfside, FL 33154

Phone:
305‑861‑4863

Email for Recertification Submission:
BUILDINGAPP@townofsurfsidefl.gov

Town of Surfside Building Division:
Visit the Town of Surfside Building Department Page