Florida runs a state-managed weights and measures program — commercial scale owners deal with the state agency directly. If you operate a commercial scale in Florida — at a warehouse, farm, recycling yard, retail store, or truck stop — here is who regulates it, what the law requires, and exactly who to contact.
Who inspects commercial scales in Florida?
State-run: FDACS monitors the accuracy of all commercial weighing and measuring devices statewide. There is no county sealer system.
What Florida requires of scale owners
Per Sections 531.60–531.66, Florida Statutes, users of commercial weighing/measuring devices must obtain an FDACS device permit before using devices in commerce (apply at consumercompliance.fdacs.gov).
Getting a scale into service — 4 steps
- Buy a legal-for-trade (NTEP-certified) scale appropriate for your application and capacity.
- Confirm registration and licensing requirements with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-800-435-7352 before the scale enters commercial use.
- Arrange compliant installation and calibration. Where required, placing-in-service must be done by a licensed or registered service company.
- Stay compliant. Pass required inspections, keep calibration current, retain service records.
Common questions
What is NTEP certification?
Where do I find official forms and fees?
Need calibration, repair, or installation in Florida?
Browse companies listed as serving Florida in the ScaleRegistry directory and contact them directly, and check the official licensing and registration information for Florida. Listings are not ranked or endorsed, and ScaleRegistry does not route requests to any company.