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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services.
This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Florida.
$249 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $149 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period.
How to Apply:
Domestic Applicants:
Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by the rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
Foreign Applicants:
Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
Required Attachments:
Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
Credit report on business to be qualified from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
Electronic fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable.
If appointing a new qualifying agent: $249 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $149 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period.
Due:
A business organization that loses its qualifying person has 60 days from the date the qualifier terminated his affiliation within which to appoint another qualifying person.
Law:
FL Admin Code 61G4-15.009
Notes:
If a company has more than one qualifier in each of its classifications, it may simply notify the board that the qualifying agent is no longer associated with its license. Otherwise, the entity must appoint a new qualifying agent.
Companies can obtain a temporary, nonrenewable license that will allow them to continue working for up to 60 days to complete any existing contracts.
$145 if applying between September 1 of an odd-numbered year through April 30 of an even-numbered year and $245 if applying between May 1 of an even-numbered year and August 31 of an odd-numbered year.
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Initial Registration
Notes:
Construction Business Information records are created when an individual elects to qualify a business entity on their license application. See the relevant individual license for more information on qualifying a business.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Only the qualifying individual's license must be renewed.
Florida Electrical Business Information Record
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Initial Registration
Notes:
Electrical Business Information records are created when an individual elects to qualify a business entity on their license application. See the relevant individual license for more information on qualifying a business.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Only the qualifying individual's license must be renewed.
Florida Elevator Company Registration
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Hotels & Restaurants - Bureau of Elevator Safety
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
One or more employees must be designated as the Certificate of Competency holder for the company who will be responsible for signing permit applications and affidavits of code compliance and providing required direct supervision on all work performed
Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
Credit report on business to be qualified from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
Electronic fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if necessary
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
County contractor certificates and craftsman registration are nontransferable and expire on September 30 of either even- or odd-numbered years depending on last name.
Those registering with their state license are nontransferable and expire on August 31 of even-numbered years.
Required Attachments:
Copy of an Active State License or Lee County Competency Card
Proof of Liability Insurance
Proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance or Workers comp Exempt Certificate
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Certificate
Registration Renewal
Form:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the Village of Estero
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
To keep a registration active, a contractor must keep all required documents current.
Any Authorized Agent Affidavits on file with the Village of Estero will expire annually by September 30. New Affidavits will have to be submitted every year.
Required Attachments:
State License or Lee County Competency Card
Authorized Agent Affidavit, if applicable
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Certificate
Haines City - Development Services Department - Building Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance (no minimum) with Haines City listed as the certificate holder
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
In-person
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to register as a contractor in Haines City
Notes:
There is no application to register as a contractor in Haines City. Contractor Registration can be performed and completed by bringing all of the required documents when going to pull the first permit
Required Attachments:
Copy of State License
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
In-person
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in Haines City
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor's registration in Haines City. To renew a contractor registration you must provide updated copies of all the required documents when going to pull a permit
A copy of a valid certificate issued by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board
A personal picture identification. (Driver’s license).
A proof of compliance with the Florida Worker’s Compensation law
A certificate of Worker’s Compensation insurance issued to the City of Jacksonville as certificate holder, or
A “Certificate of Election to be Exempt” from Florida workers compensation law
Business Tax receipt(s) procured from the Tax Collector
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Contractor registrations do not expire. The division does request that when the contractor's state license is renewed, a copy of the new license is sent to them.
Renewals are not required as long as the Florida State License, Certificate of Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, and Business Tax Receipt are kept up to date and in good standing.
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Leesburg
Required Attachments:
State License
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Mail or e-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Leesburg
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a Contractor Registration in the City of Leesburg. To keep a registration active, all required documents must be kept current
Liability Insurance in amounts of no less than $300,000 Bodily Injury + $50,000 Property Damage for any one accident, including damage to rights-of-ways and/or shrubbery
Worker's Compensation Insurance
The certificate holder should read: The City of Palm Bay Building Department 190 Malabar Road, Suite 105 Palm Bay, Florida 32907
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Palm Bay
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license or county competency card renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the City of Palm Bay. To complete a renewal, use the online portal and upload current copies of the required documents
There is no fee to register as a contractor in Plant City
Required Attachments:
Certificate of General Liability Insurance
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption
State License, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Form:
There is no form to renew a contractor registration in Plant City. Upload current copies of the relevant state license(s) and certificates of insurance to keep a registration active.
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Plantation
Required Attachments:
State License or County Competency License(s)
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Plantation
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license or county competency card renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the City of Plantation. To complete a renewal, e-mail updated copies of all the required documents
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Sebring
Required Attachments:
State License
Certificate of Insurance
Valid Driver's License
Notarized Letter of Authorization signed by the license holder (if applicable)
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Sebring
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the City of Sebring. To complete a renewal, email updated copies of all required to documents
Required Attachments:
State License
Certificate of Insurance
Notarized Letter of Authorization (if agents signing for permits are changing)
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Tampa.
Notes:
Contractors must sign the Letter of Authorization in the presence of a notary public.
Required Attachments:
State Certified Contractors:
State License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
State Registered Contractors:
State License
Hillsborough County Competency Card
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
Specialty Contractors:
Hillsborough County Competency Card
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
Tree Services:
Copy of Business Tax License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a Contractor's License Registration in the City of Tampa.
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license or county-level competency card renewal.
Notes:
There is no form to renew a contractor's license registration in the City of Tampa. E-mail copies of all the required documents to csdhelp@tampagov.net to update an existing registration.
Required Attachments:
State Certified Contractors:
State License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
State Registered Contractors:
State License
Hillsborough County Competency Card
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
Specialty Contractors:
Hillsborough County Competency Card
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
Tree Services:
Copy of Business Tax License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable
General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance (or Qualifiers Exemption Card) in amounts not less than $100,000/$300,000 Personal Injury and $10,000 Property Damage
The certificate holder must be listed as The City of Venice Building Department 100 S Harbor Drive Venice, Florida 34285
City of Winter Haven - Economic Opportunity and Investment - Building Division (FL)
Law:
Winter Haven, Fla., Municipal Code § 5-1. — § 5-8.
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
State-Certified and State-Registered Contractors must have General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per person in any one accident, $300,000 for accidents with more than 1 person, and $25,000 per accident Property Damage
The certificate holder must be listed as the City of Winter Haven
Bond Requirements:
State-Registered Contractors Only
$10,000 surety bond
Bond must be payable to the City of Winter Haven 490 3rd Street NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Form:
There is no application form to register as a contractor in the City of Winter Haven.
E-mail copies of all the required documents to a permit specialist (scroll to the bottom of the page for the most current contact information).
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Winter Haven.
Required Attachments:
State-Certified Contractors:
Valid State License
Current Occupational License (for the business listed on the state license)
Certificate of Insurance
Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document
State-Registered Contractors:
Valid State License
Current Business Tax Receipt (for business listed on State License)
Certificate of Insurance
Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
Municipal Board of Examiners Competency Card
Bond
FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document
There is no form to renew a contractor registration in the City of Winter Haven.
E-mail updated copies of all the required documents to a permit specialist (scroll to the bottom of the page for the most current contact information).
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Winter Haven.
Due:
Annually by September 30.
Required Attachments:
State-Certified Contractors:
Valid State License
Current Occupational License (for the business listed on the state license)
Certificate of Insurance
Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document
State-Registered Contractors:
Valid State License
Current Business Tax Receipt (for business listed on State License)
Certificate of Insurance
Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
Municipal Board of Examiners Competency Card
Bond
FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document
There is no fee to renew a State Certified Contractor License in Clay County
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.
Notes:
There is no application to renew a State Certified Contractor License in Clay County. To keep a registration active, all required documents must be kept current
Collier County - Growth Management Department - Contractor Licensing (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or any higher minimums as required by Florida State Law
Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption Affidavit
The certificate holder must read as Collier County Contractor Licensing Board 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Form:
Firm Application (under the All Applications, Forms, and Reference Documents drop-down menu)
Renewal notices with a list of required documents will be mailed or emailed prior to the expiration of the license
Collier County State-Certified Voluntary Registration
Agency:
Collier County - Growth Management Department - Contractor Licensing (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or any higher minimums as required by Florida State Law
Worker's Compensation Insurance or copy of exemption filed with the State
The certificate holder must read as Collier County Contractor Licensing Board 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104
Lee County - Community Development Department - Contractor Licensing Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance (no minimum) with the insured's name matching the company name exactly as it appears on the license
The certificate holder should read: Lee County Contractor Licensing P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, FL 33902
There is no fee to register as a State Certified Contractor in Leon County
Required Attachments:
Authorized Agent Form
Accela User Declaration
State Certified License
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a State Certified Contractor Registration in Leon County
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a State Certified Contractor Registration in Leon County. To keep a registration active, all required documents must be kept current
Completed affidavit of experience – experience must be verified by a licensed
Contractor. Signature must be notarized.
Three complete credit references.
Resume - must account for last 5 years of employment and correspond with the Affidavit of experience.
If application is for reciprocity, furnish a “letter of reciprocity” verifying passing a Standardized exam prepared, proctored and graded with a minimum score of 75% from the area that sponsored the original examination.**
If applicant wishes to qualify and do business as a corporation or llc, furnish a copy of the election of current officers and corporate documents. (www.Sunbiz.Org)
Application must be complete before it is presented at the construction industry licensing board meeting. Incomplete applications will delay your attendance in front of the board (reciprocity applicants can be processed by staff as long as it is complete).
If the business organization is a corporation, chartered by the state of Florida, include copy of articles of incorporation and election of officers, and fill in below the names and addresses with city & state
Completed affidavit of experience – experience must be verified by a licensed Contractor. Signature must be notarized.
Three complete credit references.
Resume - must account for last 5 years of employment and correspond with the Affidavit of experience.
If application is for reciprocity, furnish a “letter of reciprocity” verifying passing a Standardized exam prepared, proctored and graded with a minimum score of 75% from the area that sponsored the original examination.**
If applicant wishes to qualify and do business as a corporation or llc, furnish a copy of the election of current officers and corporate documents. (www.Sunbiz.Org)
Application must be complete before it is presented at the construction industry licensing board meeting. Incomplete applications will delay your attendance in front of the board (reciprocity applicants can be processed by staff as long as it is complete).
If the business organization is a corporation, chartered by the state of Florida, include copy of articles of incorporation and election of officers, and fill in below the names and addresses with city & state
Miami-Dade County Contractor Licensing Section (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Ownership Requirements:
The Qualifying Agent must have a significant interest or financial interest in the entity he/she is qualifying as evidenced by his/her position as an officer or partner or principal stockholder in accordance with Section 10-6 (E) 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
Insurance Requirements:
A certificate of general liability insurance must be provided with the following minimum insurance requirements:
Bodily Injury Liability - $300,000 Per accident or occurrence
Property Damage - $50,000 Per accident or occurrence
Notes:
A Building Contractor is a contractor whose services are limited to construction of commercial buildings and single dwelling or multiple dwelling residential buildings, which commercial or residential buildings do not exceed three stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith, and must satisfactorily pass a building contractors' examination.
If qualifying a corporation, a Certificate of Status from the Florida Secretary of State's office
A copy of the Articles of Incorporation with proof of acknowledgment by the Florida Department of State or By-laws, whichever applicable
A DBA certificate for the Florida Secretary of State
If you are qualifying a business entity other than a corporation or Sole-Proprietor, you must submit documents that demonstrate the ownership interest of the business including, but not limited to, name, home address, and ownership interest
Miami-Dade County Contractor Licensing Section (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Ownership Requirements:
The Qualifying Agent must have a significant interest or financial interest in the entity he/she is qualifying as evidenced by his/her position as an officer or partner or principal stockholder in accordance with Section 10-6 (E) 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
Insurance Requirements:
A certificate of general liability insurance must be provided with the following minimum insurance requirements:
Bodily Injury Liability - $300,000 Per accident or occurrence
Property Damage - $50,000 Per accident or occurrence
If qualifying a corporation, a Certificate of Status from the Florida Secretary of State's office
A copy of the Articles of Incorporation with proof of acknowledgment by the Florida Department of State or By-laws, whichever applicable
A DBA certificate for the Florida Secretary of State
If you are qualifying a business entity other than a corporation or Sole-Proprietor, you must submit documents that demonstrate the ownership interest of the business including, but not limited to, name, home address, and ownership interest
Miami-Dade County Contractor Licensing Section (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Ownership Requirements:
The Qualifying Agent must have a significant interest or financial interest in the entity he/she is qualifying as evidenced by his/her position as an officer or partner or principal stockholder in accordance with Section 10-6 (E) 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
Insurance Requirements:
A certificate of general liability insurance must be provided with the following minimum insurance requirements:
Bodily Injury Liability - $300,000 Per accident or occurrence
Property Damage - $50,000 Per accident or occurrence
Notes:
A General Contractor is a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work, height, area or complexity of construction. A general contractor may do, contract for and obtain permits for the work of any specialty building contractor subject to certain limitations, and must satisfactorily pass a general contractors' examination.
If qualifying a corporation, a Certificate of Status from the Florida Secretary of State's office
A copy of the Articles of Incorporation with proof of acknowledgment by the Florida Department of State or By-laws, whichever applicable
A DBA certificate for the Florida Secretary of State
If you are qualifying a business entity other than a corporation or Sole-Proprietor, you must submit documents that demonstrate the ownership interest of the business including, but not limited to, name, home address, and ownership interest
Miami-Dade County Contractor Licensing Section (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Ownership Requirements:
The Qualifying Agent must have a significant interest or financial interest in the entity he/she is qualifying as evidenced by his/her position as an officer or partner or principal stockholder in accordance with Section 10-6 (E) 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
Insurance Requirements:
A certificate of general liability insurance must be provided with the following minimum insurance requirements:
Bodily Injury Liability - $300,000 Per accident or occurrence
Property Damage - $50,000 Per accident or occurrence
Notes:
A Residential Contractor is a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences, not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith, and must satisfactorily pass a building contractors' examination.
If qualifying a corporation, a Certificate of Status from the Florida Secretary of State's office
A copy of the Articles of Incorporation with proof of acknowledgment by the Florida Department of State or By-laws, whichever applicable
A DBA certificate for the Florida Secretary of State
If you are qualifying a business entity other than a corporation or Sole-Proprietor, you must submit documents that demonstrate the ownership interest of the business including, but not limited to, name, home address, and ownership interest
Okaloosa County State Certified Contractor Registration
Agency:
Okaloosa County - Department of Growth Management - Licensing Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance
Electrical and Alarm Contractors: Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per person, $300,000 per occurrence, $500,000 property damage, OR combined single limit policy of $800,000
All others: Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000
Certificate Holder must be Okaloosa County Department of Growth Management
There is no fee for a State Certified Contractor Registration in Okaloosa County if the associated State License was issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
If a State License was issued by a different department, please contact the licensing division for a fee quote
Required Attachments:
State License
Business Tax Receipt from a jurisdiction in Florida or from the state in which your home office is located for your particular trade
There is no fee to renew a State Certified Contractors Registration if associated State License was issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
If a State License was issued by a different department, please contact the licensing division for a fee quote
Due:
Biennially by date of issuance
The date of expiration will be the last day of the license holder's birth month
General Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than:
$300,000 general liability
$50,000 property damage
Electrical Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than:
$300,000 per occurrence general liability
$100,000 per person general liability
$50,000 property damage
All Other Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than:
$100,000 general liability
$25,000 property damage
Notes:
The cities of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, Holly Hill, Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, and South Daytona participate by interlocal agreement in the Volusia County Contractor Licensing Program. Registration includes all cities.
There is no fee to register as a contractor in Volusia County.
$45 if participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing Program.
Notes:
Contractors are given the option of participating in the Volusia County Licensing Program. This is a completely voluntary program. This program does not issue a license. This program gives a contractor access to the online portal to apply for permits, schedule inspections, and make payments. If a contractor chooses to decline participation in the Volusia County Licensing Program, proof of licensure and insurance will be required for each permit application.
Required Attachments:
State License, if applicable
County Competency Card, if applicable
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Form:
There is no form to renew a contractor's registration in Volusia County. Email updated copies of all the required documents and write "Contractor Registration Update" in the subject line. If participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing program, please indicate that in the body of the email.
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in Volusia County.
$45 if participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing Program
Due:
Annually by September 30
Required Attachments:
State License, if applicable
County Competency Card, if applicable
Certificate of Insurance
Individual Licenses
Florida Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Florida Asbestos Consultant License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Asbestos Contractors and Consultants
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Certified Alarm System Contractor I License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
Personal Credit Report.
Business Credit Report and Business Financial Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Exam Required?
Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifiers if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
$263.25 application fee (paid to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) + $123.75 exam fee (paid directly to exam vendor when scheduling exam)
Verification of holding a similar license in another state or territory of the United States for at least 10 years. The license must have been active in the last 2 years.
Required Credit Reports
Supporting Legal Documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Proof of completion of an approved 2-hour Florida Building Code course
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
Required Attachments:
Proof of 7 hours of CE in the required areas.
Florida Certified Alarm System Contractor II License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
Personal Credit Report.
Business Credit Report and Business Financial Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifiers if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
$263.25 application fee (paid directly to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) + $123.75 examination fee (paid directly to examination vendor when scheduling exam)
Verification of holding a similar license in another state or territory of the United States for at least 10 years. The license must have been active in the last 2 years.
Required Credit Reports
Supporting Legal Documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Proof of completion of an approved 2-hour Florida Building Code course
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
Required Attachments:
Proof of 7 hours of CE in the required areas
Florida Certified Building Contractor License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 public liability and $50,00 property damage
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam fee + $40 contract administration exam fee + $40 project management exam fee. All exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon registration.
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Verification of licensure from the state in which the reciprocity agreement has been entered indicating confirmation that the license has not been revoked, suspended, or placed on probation by the licensing board for violations of the law in the past 5 years, confirmation that the license is not subject to any pending disciplinary action, and confirmation that the license was obtained via examination.
Required Credit Reports
Electronic Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
Personal Credit Report.
Business Credit Report and Business Financial Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifiers if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
$263.25 application fee (paid directly to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) + $123.75 examination fee (paid directly to examination vendor)
This endorsement application is for individuals that are licensed in a state that has a substantially similar exam and want to become licensed in Florida
Required Attachments:
Proof of holding a license and passing an exam on the state's endorsement list
W-2, 1099, Schedule C, or K-1 form(s) for each year of experience required for employment verification
3 letters verifying required experience from building officials, local licensing agencies, and licensed contractors with whom you have been associated
Required Credit Reports
School Transcripts (if using education as part of the experience requirement)
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Copy of Professional Engineering license and transcripts (if applying under qualification as professional engineer)
Verification of holding a similar license in another state or territory of the United States for at least 10 years. License must have been active within the last 2 years.
Required Credit Reports
Supporting Legal Documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Proof of completion of an approved 2-hour Florida Building Code course
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
Required Attachments:
Proof of 11 hours of required CE
Florida Certified Gas Line Specialty Contractor License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 public liability and $25,000 property damage
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam fee + $40 contract administration exam fee + $40 project management exam fee. All exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon registration.
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Verification of licensure from the state in which the reciprocity agreement has been entered indicating confirmation that the license has not been revoked, suspended, or placed on probation by the licensing board for violations of the law in the past 5 years, confirmation that the license is not subject to any pending disciplinary action, and confirmation that license was obtained via examination.
Required Credit Reports
Electronic Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 exam site administration fee (payable to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) + $80 business and finance exam fee (paid to Pearson VUE upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam fee + $40 contractor administration exam fee + $40 project management exam fee. All exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon registration.
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Verification of licensure from the state in which the reciprocity agreement has been entered indicating confirmation that the license has not been revoked, suspended, or placed on probation by the licensing board for violations of the law in the past 5 years, confirmation that the license is not subject to any pending disciplinary action, and confirmation that the license was obtained via examination.
Required Credit Reports
Electronic Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
Personal Credit Report.
Business Credit Report and Business Financial Statement showing a net worth of at least $5,000.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifiers if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
$263.25 application fee (paid directly to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) + $123.75 examination fee (paid directly to the exam vendor when scheduling the exam)
This endorsement application is for individuals that are licensed in a state that has a substantially similar exam and want to become licensed in Florida
Required Attachments:
Proof of holding a license and passing an exam on the state's endorsement list
W-2, 1099, Schedule C, or K-1 form(s) for each year of experience required for employment verification
3 letters verifying required experience from building officials, local licensing agencies, and licensed contractors with whom you have been associated with
Required Credit Reports
School Transcripts (if using education as part of the experience requirement)
Supporting Legal Documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Copy of Professional Engineering license and transcripts (if applying under qualification as professional engineer)
Verification of holding a similar license in another state or territory of the United States for at least 10 years. License must have been active within the last 2 years.
Required Credit Reports
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam fee + $40 contract administration exam fee + $40 project management exam fee. All exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon registration.
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$135 registration fee (payable to professional testing) + $80 business and finance exam + $40 trade knowledge exam (exam fees are payable to Pearson Vue upon scheduling)
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Individuals seeking to become a financially responsible officer for a construction qualified business entity.
Florida Financially Responsible Officer
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Bond Requirements:
Individuals wishing to become financially responsible officers must provide a surety bond in the amount of $100,000. An irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 may be submitted in lieu of a surety bond. Applicants will need to provide proof of financial stability and responsibility by submitting personal credit reports.
Requirement Notes:
An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process. You must submit your fingerprints using a FDLE approved Livescan Service Provider immediately after submitting your application for licensure.
Credit report on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Financially Responsible Officer.
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable.
Electronic fingerprints for applicant.
Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Florida Fire Inspector I Certification
Agency:
Florida Regulatory Licensing Section - Bureau of Fire Prevention - Division State Fire Marshall
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, an individual must successfully complete a minimum of 225 hours of basic certification training (classes listed below) for Firesafety Inspectors, or have received equivalent training in another state, and pass a state written examination.
Documentation of training is to be submitted with the required Application for Firesafety Inspector Certification Examination on FCDICE online or Form DFS-K4-1023 along with all other supporting documents, at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled test date.
Every 4 years by the registration anniversary date.
Before you Apply:
Renewal of certification is subject to the affected person completing a proper application for renewal and meeting all of the requirements, which must include completion of at least 54 hours during the preceding 4-year period of approved Continuing Education (CEU) as required by the rule of the department.
Florida Home Inspector
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Home Inspectors Licensing Program
Insurance Requirements:
Commercial General Liability Insurance in amount no less than $300,000
If July 31 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the renewal deadline will be extended until Midnight of the following Monday
Required Attachments:
Proof of completing the continuing education requirement
14 hours of CE with a minimum of 2 hours in wind mitigation and 12 hours of Department approved courses related to home inspection services or the components of a home
Florida Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Florida.
Florida does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting Legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Registered Alarm System Contractor I License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifier if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
Required Attachments:
Proof of 7 hours of CE in required areas
Florida Registered Alarm System Contractor II License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifier if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting Legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 property damage (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull the permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifier if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
If you are a qualifier for a business entity, the renewal of your license will automatically requalify that business. No additional steps are required.
Required Attachments:
Proof of 11 hours of CE in required areas
Florida Registered General Contractor License (Individual)
Agency:
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:
FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 public liability and $50,000 property damage
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Car
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting Legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year.
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting Legal Documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Report
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an odd year through August 31 of an even year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an even year through April 30 of an odd year
Required Attachments:
Required Credit Reports
Proof of completion of approved 14-hour financial responsibility course, if applicable
Required Fingerprints
Copy of Local Competency Card
Supporting Legal documentation, if applicable
Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable
Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per occurrence (including completed operations and products), $500,000 (including completed operations and products), $100,000 per person, or $800,000 CSL. The certificate holder must be the DBPR/Electrical Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Note: Up to 3 officers can be exempt from worker's compensation. Qualifiers and employees who are not officers cannot be exempt.
Notes:
If the applicant is the primary qualifier of a business they must have financial/supervisory authority for the business. If the applicant is the secondary qualifier of a business they must have supervisory authority over all sites where their license is used to pull a permit. An applicant cannot be a secondary qualifier unless there is a licensed electrical/alarm or electrical specialty contractor already designated as the primary qualifier for the business. Secondary qualifiers will automatically become the primary qualifier if the primary qualifier ceases to qualify the business and a new primary qualifier is not designated within 60 days.
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form (Certificates of Insurance must be sent directly from the issuing insurance company)
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.
Required Attachments:
State License
Business Tax Receipt
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form (Certificates of Insurance must be sent directly from the issuing insurance company)
County contractor certificates and craftsman registration are nontransferable and expire on September 30 of either even- or odd-numbered years depending on last name.
Those registering with their state license are nontransferable and expire on August 31 of even-numbered years.
Required Attachments:
Copy of an Active State License or Lee County Competency Card
Proof of Liability Insurance
Proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance or Workers comp Exempt Certificate
City of Crestview - Community Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections (FL)
Insurance Requirements:
Liability, Property Damage, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Construction Industry Licensing Board Rule 61G4-15.003
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Crestview
Required Attachments:
Copy of State License
Certificate of Insurance with the City of Crestview as the certificate holder
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor's registration in the City of Crestview
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor's registration in the City of Crestview. You must provide current copies of your State License and Certificate of Insurance
City of Largo - Community Development Department- Building Division (FL)
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee for contractor registration in the City of Largo
Notes:
There is no application to register as a contractor in the City of Largo. Send registration requests and required documents to contractor@largo.com
Required Attachments:
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board Card
State License
Local Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction your business is based out of
Contact Information
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
E-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Largo
Due:
Annually by September 30
Notes:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the City of Largo. Submit updated copies of all required documents to contractor@largo.com
Required Attachments:
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board Card
State License
Local Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction your business is based out of
There is no fee to renew a Certificate of Competency in the City of Port St. Lucie
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal
Notes:
There is no application to renew a Certificate of Competency in the City of Port St. Lucie. To complete a renewal, email updated copies of all required documents
Lake County State Certified Contractor Registration
Agency:
Lake County Building Services Department (FL)
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, showing Lake County Board of County Commissioner as the certificate holder
Worker's Compensation Insurance, showing Lake County Board of County Commissioners as the certificate holder
If the certificate has an out of state producer, Lake County will need a declaration page showing line item 3A to show coverage in the State of Florida
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Mail, e-mail, or fax
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to register as a State Certified Contractor in Lake County
Notes:
There is no application to register as a State Certified Contractor in Lake County. Mail, e-mail, or fax all of the required documents to complete the registration
Required Attachments:
State of Florida Contractors License
Copy of current license holders Business Tax Receipt (from any county or city not located in Lake County)
Orange County State-Certified Contractor License Registration
Agency:
Orange County - Division of Building Safety (FL)
Insurance Requirements:
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form. The requirements are as follows:
Policies issued outside the State of Florida must identify proof of coverage for the State of Florida in the "Description of Operations" box.
The company and individual names listed on the certificate must match the corresponding State Licenses.
License numbers of individuals qualifying a company must be listed in the "Description of Operations" box of the certificate.
Other sections must read as:
Producer: upper left corner of ACORD form must include the insurance agency name, address, and phone number
Certificate holder: lower left corner of ACORD form must read Division of Building Safety Contractor Licensing Post Office Box 2687 Orlando, Florida 32802
Authorized Representative: lower right corner of ACORD form must include the agents' individual signature
Initial Registration
Form:
Applications are not currently available online. Call the Division of Building Safety to request an application packet to be emailed.
Filing Method:
Mail or e-mail
Agency Fee:
$0
Notarization Required?:
Required
Notes:
Notarization of the registration form is required.
Required Attachments:
State License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form
Fast Track Registration form
Registration Renewal
Form:
There is no form to renew a State-Certified Contractor Registration in Orange County. Mail or e-mail updated copies of the required documents to the Division of Building Safety to keep a registration current.
Filing Method:
Mail or e-mail
Agency Fee:
$0
Due:
Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.
Required Attachments:
State License
Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form
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