When does Florida require the statutory repair-estimate choice?
For covered work over $150, Florida requires the customer to receive and select an estimate option. Material cost increases need authorization, and covered estimates and invoices must be retained for at least 12 months.
Florida repair estimates, authorization, invoices, and records
For covered repairs over $150, Florida requires the customer to receive and select an estimate option. Shops must obtain authorization for material cost increases, provide a compliant invoice, and retain repair estimates/invoices for at least 12 months.
You perform covered motor-vehicle repairs for customers in Florida.
Check recent jobs for the required estimate choice, approval before material cost increases, a complete final invoice, and required record retention.
Audit recent repair orders: confirm the required estimate choice for jobs over $150, documented approval before exceeding the authorized amount, complete final invoices, and at least one year of repair-record retention.
Official source and review date
Florida FDACS — Motor Vehicle Repair ↗ · Additional official source ↗
Our reference was verified Sep 24, 2026. For the complete scope, exceptions and exact wording, use the official source.
For informational shop planning only. Not legal advice or a complete inventory of local and Federal requirements. Verify the official source and applicability before changing shop procedures.