Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

Please Note

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Contact Information

Physical address:
1940 North Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 488-8748

Web: Home Name search

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class A

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Class A Air Conditioning Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class A (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class B (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

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
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Building Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Building Contractor who is Qualifying a Business (CILB 6-B)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $95 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Commercial Pool Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Gas Line Specialty Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Gas Line Specialty Contractor who is Qualifying a Business (CILB 6-R)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Only the qualifying individual's license must be renewed.

Florida Certified Gas Line Specialty Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Gas Line Specialty Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified General Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

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.

How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  2. Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  3. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by the rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
  4. Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. 

Foreign Applicants:

  1. Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  2. Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  3. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
  4. Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. 
Required Attachments:
  • Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting
    agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Credit report on business to be qualified from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. 
  • Electronic fingerprints
  • Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable. 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially by August 31 every even year.

Required Attachments:
  • Continuing education requirement 

Amendment
Qualifying Agent Replacement

Form:

Certified General Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Agency Fee:

If appointing a new qualifying agent: $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.

Due:

A business organization that loses its qualifying person has 60 days from the date the qualifier terminated his affiliation within which to appoint another qualifying person.

Law:

FL Admin Code 61G4-15.009

Notes:
  • If a company has more than one qualifier in each of its classifications, it may simply notify the board that the qualifying agent is no longer associated with its license. Otherwise, the entity must appoint a new qualifying agent.
  • Companies can obtain a temporary, nonrenewable license that will allow them to continue working for up to 60 days to complete any existing contracts.

Florida Certified General Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified General Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Industrial Facilities Specialty Contractor License

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

General liability insurance with a minimum of $100,000 public liability; $25,000 property damage coverage.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Industrial Facilities Specialty Contractor who is Qualifying a Business

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between September 1 of an odd-numbered year through April 30 of an even-numbered year and $245 if applying between May 1 of an even-numbered year and August 31 of an odd-numbered year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Mechanical Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Plumbing Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • A person will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following requirements:
    • Four year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years experience) and one year proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying.
    • One year experience as a foreman and not less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
    • One year experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and two years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
    • Two years experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and one year of credits from accredited college-level courses.
    • Four years experience as a worker or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
  • A veteran will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following:
    • Three years of military service and one year experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
    • Two years of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and one year experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
    • One year of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and two years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Pollutant Storage System Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$245 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $145 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period.

Required Attachments:
  • Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Electronic fingerprints
  • Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Residential Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Residential Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Residential Pool Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Roofing Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Sheet Metal Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Sheet Metal Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Solar Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Solar Contractor who is Qualifying a Business (CILB 6-O)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1st of an even year through August 31st of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1st of an odd year through April 30th of an even year.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Only the qualifying individual's license must be renewed.

Florida Certified Solar Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Solar Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Pool Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor Qualifying Business

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Florida Certified Tower Specialty Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Tower Specialty Contractor who is Qualifying a Business (CILB 6-AB)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Only the qualifying individual's license must be renewed.

Florida Certified Tower Specialty Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Tower Specialty Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$145 if applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $95 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of even-numbered years.

Florida Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Exam Application

Form:

Initial and Retake Examination Application (CILB 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$135 registration fee + exam fees paid to the exam vendor.

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

Biennially

Individuals seeking to become a financially responsible officer for a construction qualified business entity.

Florida Financially Responsible Officer

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Bond Requirements:

Individuals wishing to become financially responsible officers must provide a surety bond in the amount of $100,000. An irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 may be submitted in lieu of a surety bond. Applicants will need to provide proof of financial stability and responsibility by submitting personal credit reports.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process. You must submit your fingerprints using a FDLE approved Livescan Service Provider immediately after submitting your application for licensure.

Initial Registration

Form:

Add, change, or remove a Financially Responsible Officer (CILB 8)

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$200

Required Attachments:
  • Credit report on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting
    agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Financially Responsible Officer.
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if
    applicable.
  • Electronic fingerprints for applicant.
  • Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$249

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Building Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Building Contractor who is Qualifying a Business (CILB 3)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$305 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $205 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Florida Registered General Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Online

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of current local competency card
  • Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. 
  • Credit report on business to be qualified from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Electronic fingerprints
  • Supporting legal documentation, if necessary
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Florida Registered General Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered General Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$205 if you are applying between May 1 of an even year through August 31 of an odd year or $155 if you are applying between September 1 of an odd year through April 30 of an even year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Mechanical Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Mechanical Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Plumbing Contractor License (Individual)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Registered Pool/Spa Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Florida Registered Residential Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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.

How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  2. Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  3. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by the rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
  4. Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. 

Foreign Applicants:

  1. Appoint an individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  2. Appoint a second individual to qualify for the Contractor License for your business matching the qualifications on page 4 of the application.
  3. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by rule of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
  4. Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or filed for an exemption with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. 
Required Attachments:
  • Copy of current local competency card
    • You may also submit a letter from a local building official testifying that you have met local
      competency standards and requirements for your specific trade, and you are waiting for state registration.
  • Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. 
  • Credit report on business to be qualified from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Electronic fingerprints
  • Supporting legal documentation, if necessary.
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and discharge of bankruptcy, if applicable.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Florida Registered Roofing Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Florida Registered Sheet Metal Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

Florida Registered Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License (Business)

Agency:Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Financial Requirements:

  • FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
  • If the applicant's credit score is below 660, they must provide proof of completion of 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Insurance Requirements:

$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Application

Filing Method:

Mail

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

Biennially

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