Apply for a Hernando County License

Contractor License Application
Specialty License Application

Hernando County Building Division
Contractor Licensing
789 Providence Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-4050

Contractor Application Checklist

• My Business and Personal Credit Reports from a local credit bureau have been applied for. (An applicant who is not currently licensed in any local jurisdiction will only be required to furnish a personal credit report.)
• At least two (2) notarized documents on the supplied forms are being provided to Contractor Certification. These documents reflect my active experience, this experience totals a minimum of four (4) years within the last eight (8)
• The Business and Personal Financial Statement in the application is complete and notarized. (Financial Statements must be completed in their entirety and must balance. Financial Statements that contain discrepancies or are incomplete can lead to denial of an application.) For an applicant not currently duly licensed in any local jurisdiction, only a personal financial statement will be necessary.
• The employment section of application is completed with last five (5) jobs for each of the years you are qualifying with dates of documented employment.
• My correct address, phone number and business name (if applicable) are on the application.
• My letter of reciprocity (if applicable) indicating a minimum grade of 75 percent has been received by Contractor Certification. The letter must state the name of the exam that was given by an approved testing firm, the date of the testing and the grade received.
• A copy of my Florida identification and/or Driver's License is attached.
• The non-refundable application/background fee is attached. Contact Department for current fees.
• List of last five (5) jobs.
• Statement of Authority (if applicable).
• Completed Choice Point Questionnaire (background).

Application Tips

• All applications must be completed in their entirety and submitted to Contractor Certification.
• If your application is received incomplete, you will be notified or what is needed to complete it. Incomplete appliactions will not be considered. There will be no exceptions.
• There is a non-refundable application/background check fee due when you submit your application to this office. Contact the Department for current fees.
• If your application is approved, there will be an additional fee for the competency card. This amount is not due until your application is approved. All checks are to be made out to the Hernando County Building Division. Contact the Department for current fees.
• Within thirty (30) days of Department approval the following items must be supplied to Contractor Certification. FAILURE to supply the following items will result in your application being voided and all monies forfeited.
• All of these items must be issued to read in the name which appears in the applicant's registration if applicable, or the name which appears on the applicant's Hernando County Certificate of Competency.
• If you are not registered with the State at the time you pick up your certificate of competency and are required to do so, you will be given a thirty (30) day grace period within which to become registered.
• Be advised your application for a certificate, including all information submitted in conjunction with your application, is subject to Florida State Statute 119.07 (public records law).

Reciprocity Application

To initiate the reciprocity process, please print and submit the Reciprocity Application Form.