Broward County Contractor Application

You can complete a trade-specific application by:

• Applying in person: 1 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324. Walk-in office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Downloading the application form at one of the links below:
  • General Contractor Application (Class A, B & C)
  • Journeyman License Application
  • Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Specialty Plumbing, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Trades Application
  • Specialty Construction Trades
• Calling 954-765-4400 to have one mailed to you

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Submit the application, fee(s) and required documents (as noted on the application) to Broward County 10 days prior to your trade's Board meeting. You must submit your applciation package in the following order:

1. Fully Completed Application
2. Affidavits
3. Credit References
4. Credit Report
5. Corporate Documents

The Board will review your application and their results will be mailed to you. If your application is approved, you will be contacted by Gainesville Independent Testing Services (GITS).

After you have taken your exam, GITS will provide us your exam results. You will be notified by mail of any additional requirements necessary to receive your license. If you do not pass the exam, you may contact GITS and schedule another test.

We recommend you pick up your license in person at our office.

Important
Contractor certification includes an exam for the trade plus a business and law exam. Journeyman certification does not require a business & law exam. A passing grade of at least 70% is required except for the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering exam, which is 75%.