View frequently asked questions from businesses about antifreeze and brake fluid.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), through the Division of Consumer Services, regulates antifreeze and brake fluid in Florida.
For more information, call 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352).
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You must register each brand of antifreeze and apply for a permit to sell each brand/formula combination of brake fluid using the following:
A permit or registration certificate will be issued after all fees and paperwork have been received and processed.
Yes. If an antifreeze or brake fluid product is currently registered in Florida, the renewal application must be received before the current registration expires. First-time registration applications may be submitted at any time.
Any time a change is made to a brand/formula combination, it will be considered a new registration.
| Registration Type | Application Due Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Antifreeze — New Registration | Apply anytime. | $200 for each brand |
Antifreeze — Renewal | Renewal is due prior to current registration expiration. | $200 for each brand |
Brake Fluid — New Registration | Apply anytime. | $100 |
Brake Fluid — Renewal | Renewal is due prior to current registration expiration. | $50; late fee is $25 |
Yes, all such products must meet adopted product quality standards. Some of the antifreeze products are even recycled products. Any such product placed into a customer's car must be of the same quality as virgin packaged antifreeze products. Brake fluid products cannot be recycled for use in consumer vehicles.