If you’re a Florida beekeeper (or interested in becoming one), there is a new portal through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), called Plant Pay. The FDACS Plant Pay Portal is designed to pay invoices, manage your apiary registration, and print any certificates that you may need.
What Is the Plant Pay Portal?
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the Plant Pay Portal allows beekeepers (and other agricultural industries) to:
- Pay invoices
- View and print certificates
- Manage registered locations
- Apply for new registrations
This makes it the main online hub for tasks you’d otherwise mail in or complete through your inspector.
Here are a few easy steps you can take to ensure a smooth transition process:
Step 1: Accessing and Signing into the Portal
Start here: https://plantpay.fdacs.gov/fdacs
You can:
- Sign in with an existing account, or
- Create a new account if you’ve never used the system before
Once logged in, you’ll see your dashboard with your invoices, certificates, and any actions requiring your attention (*Please note: if any of the following sections do NOT have the information you are looking for, contact the FDACS helpline: 1-800-HELP-FLA or https://contact.fdacs.gov/)
Step 2: Viewing and Paying Your Invoices
To manage your beekeeping invoices:
- Navigate to the Invoices section.
- You will see a list of standard invoices and potentially bulk invoices depending on your operation.
- Select any invoice to view details or make a payment.
Step 3: Managing Your Bee Yards & Registration
Florida law requires all beekeepers to register with FDACS. You can review this requirement here: https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Bees-Apiary/Beekeeper-Registration
Inside the Plant Pay Portal, beekeepers can manage:
- Registered apiary locations
- Certificates related to registration
- Applications for new locations
The portal centralizes information so you can easily stay compliant without paperwork and mail delays.
Step 4: Printing Certificates
Need proof of registration? You can view and print certificates directly from the portal — a huge time saver compared to waiting for mailed copies.
It is recommended that you keep digital and printed copies on hand, especially if you are a migratory beekeeper.
Step 5: Applying for New Registrations or Making Changes
If you:
- Are submitting a new registration application
- Need updated documents
The Plant Pay Portal allows you to apply or update online. This reduces errors and speeds up processing since information goes directly to FDACS.
Final Thoughts
The Plant Pay Portal may look like one more thing to manage, but once you get comfortable with it, it becomes an incredibly helpful tool. Everything you need as a registered Florida beekeeper — invoices, certificates, locations — is right there in one place.
For specific Plant Pay Portal instructions, visit: https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/120148/file/plant-pay-portal-instructions-v2.pdf
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