Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

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Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Phone: 850-487-1395
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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
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.

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.

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$249
Due:	By August 31 of even-numbered years.

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.

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.

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.

Agency:	Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Financial Requirements:	FICO score of 660 or better. If qualifying a business, a credit report on the business to be qualified is also required.
Insurance Requirements:	$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.
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.

Form:	Certified Alarm System Contractor II Examination Application
Filing Method:	Mail
Agency Fee:	$316

Form:	Certified Alarm System Contractor II Initial Certification Application
Filing Method:	Mail
Agency Fee:	$300

Form:	Certified Building 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.

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.

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

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$249
Due:	Biennially by August 31 every even year.
Required Attachments:	Continuing education requirement

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.

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.

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.
Insurance Requirements:	$300,000 liability insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance.
Bond Requirements:	If the applicant's credit score is below 660, a bond or letter of credit in the amount of $20,000 is required for Division I applicants and $10,000 for Division II applicants. 50% of the bond or letter of credit requirement may be met by completion of a 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the Board.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	No

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.

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.

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.

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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.
Insurance Requirements:	$100,000 liability insurance and $25,000 property damage insurance.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Licenses

Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class A

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

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

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor License - Class B

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

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

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Alarm System II Contractor License

Initial Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Building Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified General Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified General Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

AmendmentQualifying Agent Replacement

Florida Certified Industrial Facilities Specialty Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License (Individual)

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Residential Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Sheet Metal Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Solar Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Financially Responsible Officer

Initial Registration

Renewal Not Required

Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Florida Registered Air-Conditioning Contractor License (Individual)

Initial Registration

Amendment
Qualifying Agent Replacement

Form:	Certified Solar 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Form:	Registered Alarm Contractor II Initial License Application
Filing Method:	Mail
Agency Fee:	$155

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.