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Florida general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Licensing authority | Contractor license Florida DBPR (Construction Industry Licensing Board) questions: 850.487.1395. “If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Licensing Portal - Checklist Details |
| Experience / hours | Contractor license Four years of experience or a combination of college and experience. “Applicants are required to have four years of experience or a combination of college and experience.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Licensing Portal - Checklist Details |
| Exam | Contractor license Certified contractors must first pass a state certification examination. “Individuals seeking licensure as a CERTIFIED contractor, except for Swimming Pool Specialty contractors, must first take and pass a state certification examination.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Licensing Portal - Checklist Details Contractor license (FL CILB, certified) Passing the certification exam alone does not qualify you for licensure. “A passing grade on the examination alone does not qualify you for licensure.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · fl_cilb_gc_exam_checklist.pdf |
| Reciprocity & endorsement | Contractor license DBPR offers a reciprocity application for Certified General Contractor (form CILB 32). “Reciprocity - Certified General Contractor (CILB 32)” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Licensing Portal - DBPR Online Applications |
| Other notes | Contractor license Applicants must be at least 18 years old. “An individual applying for certification must be at least 18 years of age.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Licensing Portal - Checklist Details Contractor license (FL CILB, certified) Must be at least 18. “AGE: An individual applying for certification must be at least 18 years of age.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · fl_cilb_gc_license_checklist.pdf |
Check a license in Florida
Use the official lookup: Florida license search.
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.myfloridalicense.com · www.myfloridalicense.com · www.myfloridalicense.com · www.myfloridalicense.com