Contractor licenses in Florida
Start with the trade or category page that matches your work, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
- Renewal fees
- $50-$300
- Continuing education
- 7-14 hours per cycle
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Certified General Contractor
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Every 24 months ·$205.00 ·14 CE hours
Certified Roofing Contractor
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Every 24 months ·$205.00 ·14 CE hours
Certified Electrical Contractor
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Every 24 months ·$296.00 ·11 CE hours
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Competency | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 1 year | $50.00 | 8 hours |
| Certificate of Operation | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 1 year | $75.00 | None |
| Certified Alarm System Contractor I (EF License) Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $296.00 | 7 hours |
| Certified Building Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Class B Air-Conditioning Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Commercial Pool Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Electrical Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $296.00 | 11 hours |
| Certified General Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Mechanical Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Plumbing Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Residential Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Residential Pool Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Residential Pool/Spa Servicing Specialty Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Roofing Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Sheet Metal Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Solar Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Specialty Structure Contractor (Aluminum, Screen Enclosures) Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $205.00 | 14 hours |
| Fire Protection System Contractor IV License Insurance required | Florida Division of State Fire Marshal | 2 years | $150.00 | 14 hours |
| General Liability Insurance Requirements Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) / Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) | See page | See page | None |
| Mold Assessor License Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $105.00 | 14 hours |
| Mold Remediator License Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 2 years | $105.00 | 14 hours |
| Workers' Compensation Exemption | Florida Division of Financial Services (DFS) | 2 years | $50.00 | None |
| Certified Elevator Inspector Special case Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Certified Elevator Technician Special case Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Elevator Safety Overview Category guide | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | See page | See page | None |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | None |
| Florida Pool/Spa Contractor Categories Category guide | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | See page | See page | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | 5 years | $300.00 | None |
| Mold-Related Services Overview Category guide | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | See page | See page | None |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
| Registered Elevator Company Special case Insurance required | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | 1 year | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Florida
When Florida contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
21 license pages, including Certified Electrical Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified Commercial Pool Contractor.
Every year
2 license pages, including Certificate of Competency, Certificate of Operation.
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