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How to Apply for a Lake County Contractor's License

  • Lake County Contractor License Applcation Form

    If you have questions or concerns about the application form above, please contact the county directly.

    Division of Professions
    Construction Industry Licensing Board
    1940 N. Monroe St. Northwood Center Tallahassee, FL 32399,
    Phone number: (850) 487-1395. Electrical Board (850) 488-3109

    Application Checklist

    1. Have mailed to the Building Official a letter of reciprocity through which you took an Examination. The passing grade for Lake County is 75.0%, and you MUST have taken the Business and Law examination.
    2. Give original bond in the amount of five thousand ($5,000.00) conditioned on the contractor following and complying with all provisions of this chapter. Any such bond shall be made payable to the Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund. Bond reciprocity shall be granted in accordance with F.S. § 483.131.
    3. An affidavit stating that the applicant will not undertake any work which is outside the scope of the local license for which he is applying and that he will comply with all county regulations applicable to his work.
    4. Certificate of insurance with the certificate holder reading Lake County Board of County Commissioners, for commercial general liability insurance for the safety and welfare of the public in the minimum amounts of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence.
    5. Certificate of insurance with the certificate holder reading Lake County Board of County Commissioners, for Florida Worker’s Compensation insurance, or a copy of an approved DWC-252 or DWC-253 Exempt form from the State Division of Worker’s Compensation Bureau.
    6. Copy of current local business tax receipt/occupational license.
    7. Copy of State of Florida Registration Card (if applicable). For details on State Certification contact:
      Division of Professions
      Construction Industry Licensing Board
      1940 N. Monroe St. Northwood Center Tallahassee, FL 32399,
      Phone number: (850) 487-1395. Electrical Board (850) 488-3109
      Web site: www.myflorida.com
    8. Evidence of registering with the Secretary of State (if using a fictitious name or if incorporated).
    9. Copy of driver’s license.
    10. Long Shoreman Insurance: required on all contractors that perform marine type work on the Chain of Lakes and all canals and waterways providing access to the Chain of Lakes.
    11. Check payable to the Board of County Commissioners, or cash, in the amount of $150.00 for two (2) years as required by Lake County, or pro-rated if less than six months before expiration date, if applicable, depending on cycle of when contractor is licensed.
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