Ask the limousine company for their certificate number. If the company cannot provide a verifiable certificate number then they are operating illegally, most likely have been denied a license because they were under or uninsured, did not pass an FBI background check, had poorly maintained old vehicles and unsafe drivers or they are just a referral company with no vehicles of their own.

The transportation commission certifies that all legal operators are insured, and that their vehicles are inspected so to provide a safe and comfortable transportation experience for residents and visitors of the Tampa Bay area. In addition all chauffeurs employed or contracted by a licensed company must operate under a drug free workplace and pass an FBI background check as well as regular State of Florida driver's license records inspections.