SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent DBPR Email
A fraudulent email that appears to be from the Department of Business and Regulation (DBPR) is being sent around regarding an Invitation to Bid. The email says the DBPR has selected your company to submit a bid. If you receive this email, DO NOT click on any links in the email or enter […]
Last Call for Contractor License Renewal – Deadline 8/31
It’s that time of year again: contractor license renewal. License renewals are separate from any application submitted. Even if you are currently working on an application or have recently submitted an application, your renewal must be done separately. Obviously, this does not include the initial issuance applications as they will be issued already valid through […]
DBPR Discounts Renewal Fee for Disabled Veterans
Florida supports active military and veterans by reducing costs and fees. By reducing fees, military members and veterans can stay in work easier. In particular, the Florida Statute (F.S). Ch. 205.171 allows disabled veterans to claim a $50 discount toward their state license fee. If you qualify for this discount, please send the DBPR a […]
Congratulations, February 2018 Licensees!
Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in February: New York Lori Schlegel at LS Interiors Group, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Georgia Alexander Ingols at Garrett & Ingols, LLC in Atlanta, GA Collier County, Florida Ralph Partington at Absolute Gutters and Aluminum LLC in Naples, FL Florida Robert Saitta at Quality Construction […]
Paperless Licenses Now in Effect
Starting back on May 7th, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced a new way in which they will issue licenses to contractors in the State of Florida. The Department implemented an innovative way to expedite the licensing process for contractors. The DBPR will no longer be mailing licenses upon issuance, as licensees can […]
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery: Hire a Licensed Florida Contractor
Hurricane season begins June 1, but it’s never too early to be prepared. 2017 was an active and destructive hurricane season in Florida, so it’s even more essential than ever to be prepared in this upcoming season. If you still have repairs that need fixing from Hurricane Irma or another storm, you should hire a […]
Big News: The State of Florida Will No Longer Mail Out Physical Licenses for Construction Contractors
Beginning today, Monday, May 7th, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will no longer be mailing out physical copies of contractor’s licenses. Once a license application is approved, an individual can log onto their Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation online account at www.myfloridalicense.com and print a copy of the contractor license. […]
Last Call: Annual Report Deadline is May 1st 2018
Five days away! Annual reports are due by May 1st. An annual report must be filed each year for your business to maintain an “active status.” If this report is not received by May 1st, the state of Florida will add a $400 fine to the standard fees. If the report isn’t filed by mid-September, […]
Congratulations, January 2018 Licensees!
Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in January: South Carolina Fernando Garay at Continental Heavy Civil Corp., Inc. in Miami, FL Florida William Foran at Bluestream Mechanical LLC in Longwood, FL Harry Gordon at Home Services Group USA LLC in Altamonte Springs, FL Nicole Parker at Gulfline Construction of SW Corp., Inc. in […]
Congratulations, December 2017 Licensees!
Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in December: Miami-Dade County, Florida Joshua Sloan at Sloan Painting & Designs, Inc. in Atlanta, GA Florida Robert White at Daybreak Construction Corp., Inc. in Naples, FL Saul Sutton at ATI- Air Technology Inc. dba ATI- Air Technology FL. Inc in Boonton, NJ Glenn Williams at Affordable […]