Florida Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Florida.
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Florida Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Florida Abestos Contractor (Business)
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Asbestos Contractors and Consultants |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form ALU 2: Asbestos Consultant/Contractor - Licensure as a Business |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,110 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Due: | By November 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class A
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Bond Requirements: | If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is required. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Class A Air Conditioning Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class B
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Bond Requirements: | If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is required. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified General Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified General Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Bond Requirements: | If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is required. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Mechanical Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Bond Requirements: | If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is required. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Alarm System Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Registered Electrical Contractor Initial License Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Registered General Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Florida Registered Mechanical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Bond Requirements: | If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is required. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Pool/Spa Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Roofing Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Sheet Metal Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Specialty Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Registered Specialty Electrical Contractor Initial License Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Florida Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Florida Asbestos Consultant License (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Asbestos Contractors and Consultants |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $555 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
| Due: | By November 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | 90 days prior to the expiration of the license a renewal notice will be mailed to the address on file. |
Florida Asbestos Contractor License (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Asbestos Contractors and Consultants |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $555 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
| Due: | By November 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | 90 days prior to the expiration of the license a renewal notice will be mailed to the address on file. |
Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class A (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Class-A Air Conditioning Contractor as an Individual Application |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class B (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Class-B Air Conditioning Contractor as an Individual Application |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Alarm System Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $316 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Alarm System Contractor I Initial Certification Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Alarm System II Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Alarm System Contractor II Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $316 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Alarm System Contractor II Initial Certification Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Building Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Commercial Pool Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $316 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Electrical Contractor Initial Certification Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified General Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified General Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Mechanical Contractor as an Individual Application |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Plumbing Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Pollutant Storage System Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Residential Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Residential Pool Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Roofing Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Roofing Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Sheet Metal Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Sheet Metal Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Solar Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Progessional Regulation - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $316 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor Initial Certification Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Pool Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor Qualifying Business |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor Qualifying Business Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Registered Air Conditioning Contractor as an Individual Application |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $249 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Alarm System II Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $155 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of even-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Mechanical Contractor License (Individual)
| Agency: | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Registered Mechanical Contractor as an Individual Application |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Florida Registered Plumbing Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $209 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $309 |
| Due: | Biennially |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
