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Florida Contractor License

Requirements

Each contractor specialty has different requirements (some more than others) for the license application; however, the Board requires most contractor applicants to have at least the following:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Submit proof of a credit score of a 660 or higher. You can purchase a surety bond if your credit score is lower.
  • Scan an electronic fingerprint.
  • Provide proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
  • Pass the Florida State Construction Examination.
  • Fill out your contractor license application.
  • Pay application and licensing fees.
In Florida, there are two broad classifications of contractor licenses: a certified license and a registered license. A certified license is valid throughout the entire state of Florida, which means a contractor can legally work anywhere in the state. A registered license allows a contractor to work within specific local jurisdictions.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Apply for a contractor’s license in Florida:

CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR

  1. Download and complete the application for the Florida State Construction Examination.
  2. If you pass the exam, download and fill out the application for either an individual or qualified business.
  3. Put together the following documents:
    1. A credit score report as proof of financial stability and responsibility.
    2. Proof of education and experience. You must have four years of experience of a combination of college and experience.

REGISTERED CONTRACTOR

  1. Download and complete the application for the Florida State Construction Examination.
  2. If you pass the exam or if you have a Certificate of Competency, you can download and complete the full application packet for an individual general contractor or a qualifying business.
  3. Next, you will need the following:
    1. A credit score report as proof of financial stability and responsibility.
    2. A copy of the Certificate of Competency issued by the local jurisdiction, if you decide to present this over taking the written exam.

Once you complete the application (for either the certified or general license), it should be sent to:

State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783