Florida Seller of Travel Registration

Florida requires that all sellers of travel register with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Florida seller of travel statute regulates a broad range of travel services, including individuals and entities that sell or offer to sell prearranged travel, tourist related services, or tour guides services, which includes, air, sea and land. 

The distribution of travel certificates in Florida is also highly regulated as the state requires a $50,000 bond, and extensive disclosure requirements for the seller of travel. For this reason, many sellers of travel restrict the distribution of certificates in Florida and make a notation on their other certificates “not for distribution in Florida.” 

Florida also requires independent agents to register, but they are not required to post a bond as long as they meet standards as determined by statute.