Can You Transfer Your Contractor License From Another State to Florida?
Yes, an experienced out-of-state contractor may be able to obtain a Florida contractor license without starting completely from scratch, but Florida generally does not simply “transfer” another state’s contractor license. Depending on your license, experience, examination history, and how long you have been licensed, you may qualify for Florida licensure by endorsement or another licensing […]
Navigating Success: The Blueprint for Starting a Residential Dredging Business in Florida
If you’ve ever looked at a Southwest Florida canal during low tide and seen boat lifts sitting in the mud, you’ve seen a massive business opportunity. In Florida, water depth isn’t just a luxury; it’s a property value essential. For the ambitious contractor, residential maintenance dredging—restoring depth to boat lifts, docks, and private canals—is one […]
DBPR Starts Fee Waiver Program
The Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) has introduced the Fee Waiver Program under House Bill 615. The DBPR can now waive the initial licensing feel for low income individuals who apply for s state professional license; this program went into effect on July 1, 2017. To qualify for this fee waiver, an applicant […]
DBPR Announce Paperless License Change for Mold & Home Inspectors
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has just issued an exciting announcement. Mold assessors and remediators and home inspectors will now receive their Florida contractor’s license through a paperless format. The DBPR will no longer mail licenses upon issuance, but rather, mold and home licensees can now print their licenses from their online […]
DBPR APPLICATION FEES REDUCED
Today is September 1st, which means that a few of the DBPR application fees have been reduced. You’re probably wondering, did the State fee for my application change? If you are applying for one of the following applications with the Construction Industry Licensing Board in the CERTIFIED category, please note that effective today, your application […]