Florida renewal guide
Registered Elevator Company
If this license is up for renewal, this page shows who handles it, when it renews, and what you should have ready before you submit.
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What matters before you file.
Check the timing first, then make sure the records tied to the license are still current.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 14 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Florida Registered Elevator Company
If your business installs, maintains, repairs, or inspects elevators and other regulated conveyances in Florida, the company itself has to be registered with the Bureau of Elevator Safety. This is the business-side credential. It does not replace the technician or inspector license, but it is what lets the company operate and pull permits.
What the company has to have in place
- General liability insurance: Florida requires elevator companies to carry at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence in general liability coverage.
- Qualified supervision: The company must employ at least one Certified Elevator Inspector or a person who holds a current Certificate of Competency.
- Current registration: Florida law requires the company registration to stay current before the business performs elevator work.
Why this page matters
Only a qualified agent employed by a registered elevator company can apply for elevator permits in Florida. Owners and operators do not pull those permits themselves.
What this registration does not cover
This is the company credential only. The individuals doing the work still need the right personal credential, usually a Certified Elevator Technician or Certified Elevator Inspector license depending on the role.
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- designation_of_certificate_of_competency_holder
Source notes
Florida DBPR Elevator Safety - Applying for Professional Licensing page and Bureau of Elevator Safety overview . Verified April 2026.
Rules move. Check Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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