How to Apply For Your Contractor's License

To obtain your contractor's license, you must pass the examinations, meet specific experience and financial requirements, and complete the application for the state to review.

Generic Application Requirements

The following are General Requirements for applying for your Contractor's License. License Requirements may differ from State to State. If you have any questions about the Licensing Process in any State, please contact us at 866-986-7978

  • Take the Certified Exam and Obtain the Passing Scores
  • Meet the experience/ Education Requirements
  • Satisfy Financial/Credit Report Requirements
  • Fingerprints
  • Insurance (Workers Comp must be obtained 30 days of issued license)
  • Must be AT LEAST 18 years of age
  • Filling out the Application
  • Proof of satisfaction of liens, judgements, and discharge of bankruptcy
  • For veterans: Military Service Form, and Military satisfaction of experience

Licensing Information by State

For More Information on the Licensing Process for each state, click the link for your State.

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# question — vick 2020-08-14 21:12
Do you help to prepare the Application for Contractor License in VA?
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# RE: question — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-08-17 09:13
No, we do not service the Contractor Application for VA.
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# Owner — Melissa Bajsa 2020-08-17 14:49
Where can I find test dates to get my Florida Builders license? I can only find dates through June 10th.
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# RE: Owner — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-08-18 08:53
Please contact your Testing Center. Each company works very differently. Below I have provided a link that will show you the contact information for all the testing centers in FL.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses/licensing-contact-information.html
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# Owner — Melissa Bajsa 2020-08-17 14:54
Where can I find test dates to get a Florida Builders license?
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# RE: Owner — Leah R. 2021-09-09 09:21
To take your exam for the Building Contractor License, you will need to contact the testing company. The schedule is open availability so you are able to test whenever you are ready.

To contact the testing company (PTI), please visit
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses/licensing-contact-information.html
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Craig Becker 2020-08-29 19:13
i have a a couple felonies can i still get my crc license
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Leah R. 2021-08-19 15:20
An individual is still able to obtain a Contractor License, even having a felony on their record.

For more information on what felony charges do not affect you from getting a contractor license, please visit https://www.contractorcampus.com/can-a-criminal-background-affect-me-from-getting-a-contractor-s-license-in-fl.html.
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Joe Guillen 2020-09-07 07:11
What type of license is needed to remodel interiors of condominiums in Broward county?
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-09-08 12:51
For Broward County, they offer a license called Residential Interior Remodeling. Below I have provided you the link to view more information about this license.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/broward-county-florida-residential-interior-remodeling-contractor-class-rir-contractor-gits-license.html
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# Florida Roofing Qualifying agent — Raymond Joesph Scavone 2020-09-16 14:58
I am in negotiations with 3 different roofing companies to become their qualifying agent for their companies. Does your company help with this process?
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# RE: Florida Roofing Qualifying agent — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-09-16 16:20
Hello Raymond,

We do not provide a service for qualifying agents. We only work with the studying process to obtain a Contractor License.
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# Epoxy Flooring License — PASCAL ION 2020-09-26 21:03
What type of license is needed for Epoxy Flooring in Hillsborough County
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# RE: Epoxy Flooring License — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-09-29 08:31
Hello, I would recommend you confirm with the Hillsborough County Board. Below I have provided you there contact information.

Hillsborough County Building & Construction Services
Contractor Licensing
Phone: (813) 635-7312, (813) 635-7316
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Robert Downie 2020-11-11 15:40
I have a Class A Air Conditioning Contractors License in Florida. I have been working for a Florida Mechanical Contractor for over 6 years. Can I qualify to take the Fire Sprinkler Contractors License in Florida?
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-11-12 13:08
Hello Robert,
I would recommend you to contact the State Licensing Board. Since your background is more for Air Conditioning, you would like to confirm it with them if possible for you to obtain the Fire Sprinkler License.
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# Finish Carpenter — Jose Ocando 2020-12-30 11:55
I d like to find out if I could obtain a sort of non-dade county certification as a finish Carpenter.
I been doing door replacements for a while but I d like to provide my clients with some sort of documentation. County License requires also, Insurance and Bonding and my bussiness is so small at this point to cover for those expenses.
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# RE: Finish Carpenter — Contractor Licensing Experts 2020-12-30 13:15
Hello Jose,

For Miami Dade County, they have licenses that do not need an exam. Finish Carpentry is apart of the list. You would need to contact Miami Dade County to apply. I will be sending you an email with more information about this.
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# Licencia para concreto — Lucas slavador 2021-01-04 17:12
Necesito sacar la licencia de para concreto como dryway sidewalk curva ay examen para eso dan clases o no
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# RE: Licencia para concreto — Contractor Licensing Experts 2021-01-05 15:28
Hola Lucas, te enviaré un correo electrónico para hacerte algunas preguntas más.
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# drywall finiser — AlexAlexander 2021-03-01 21:30
is there any where in Florida that allows this class and exam to be taken in Spanish? if not where can I enroll? I reside in Clearwater Florida
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# RE: drywall finiser — Contractor Licensing Experts 2021-03-03 11:13
Hello Alex,

To better assist you, I have sent you a few questions via email. Thanks for your interest in our services.
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# Assistance with CILB9 — EVM 2021-04-15 10:07
Do you have a service that assist with filing the application for qualifying additional business under existing license and obtaining a financial bond for low credit score applicant (Florida)
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# RE: Assistance with CILB9 — Contractor Licensing Experts 2021-04-20 09:54
Hello,

At this time, we do not offer the services for the application. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you very much!
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Jezra 2021-06-13 08:47
Which package would I need to be able to service residential and commercial pools and repair them in Broward county?
Thanks
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# RE: Contractor Application Processing Help — Leah R. 2021-08-19 15:45
To be able to service and repair residential and commercial pools in Broward County, a Commercial Pool & Spa license is required. We offer the books and classes for this license. With our online courses, you can start studying the same day you register, you have unlimited access to this material and have access to in-person refresher classes.

This license includes the installation, repair, or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing which requires at least a partial disassembling, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior finishes, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool equipment, and installation of package pool heaters.

For more information on this license, please visit
https://www.contractorcampus.com/broward-county-florida-commercial-pool-spa-contractor-gits-license.html
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# Licensing — Georgie Plancher 2021-06-17 13:00
Hi

I just need to get licensed to do paver and brick walkways, driveway pavers, paver pool decks, repairs, patio pavers, retaining walls, summer kitchen, pressure washing, parking lots, steps, sealing. Is the classes are online? will I need to do the business class to? can I buy my own book elsewhere and just take the test? what kind of books will I need to prepare for the test please, if I don't do the class?

thank you for your time GOD bless!
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# RE: Licensing — Leah R. 2021-08-20 11:19
To be able to complete the stated work, a General Contractor license is required.

We offer classes for the trade and business exams. These classes are online, and at your own pace, you have unlimited access to the study material and can take your time to study. We carry all the books for your exam in stock and are up to date with the most current editions.

The books and classes to prepare for the exam can be found by visiting https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html.
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# Licensing — Georgie Plancher 2021-06-17 13:01
I am in Lee county
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# RE: Licensing — Idalia S. 2021-10-14 11:24
Hi Georgie! Thank you for your interest in our online courses and books. I have attached below the requested Paving License information where you have the option to choose if you would like to test with GITS©, Prov© , or Prometric© . We offer study materials for each testing company. Please do not hesitate to give us a call ! We will be very happy to assist any further questions you may have.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/lee-county-florida-paving-pg-contractor-gits-license.html
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# LICENSE — Izadora 2021-08-23 21:13
Hello, good night.
Can I use ITIN Number to obtain the license? or is it only Social Security?
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# RE: LICENSE — Leah R. 2021-08-24 16:11
Hello,

To obtain a Contractors License in Florida, you do need a social security number. The social security number is used on your application and other legal documentation.
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# owner — BridenCool 24 7 AC Corp 2021-09-12 22:47
i need info
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# RE: owner — Idalia S. 2021-10-14 09:23
Hello BridenCool! When applying for a Contractor’s License you must meet the specific experience, financial requirements and pass the examinations and complete the application for the state to revise. For more information on requirements on a specific license please visit https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses.html.

To view the exact application forms for these licenses please visit https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses/application-forms-for-state-licenses.html
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# licencia — juan joel almeida 2021-09-23 13:54
yo nenecito sacar una licensia de jandimen donde la saco
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# RE: licencia — Idalia S. 2021-10-13 16:17
Hola Juan! Para confirmar, en el estado de la Florida no existe licencia de handyman. Los trabajos de un handyman son muy limitados. Si está buscando hacer trabajos más significativos le recomendamos la licencia de contratista Residencial. Aquí le dejamos un enlace para que pueda ver una lista de lo que un handyman puede y no hacer en el estado de Florida y también otro con la información de la licencia de contratista Residencial.

Handyman:
https://www.contractorcampus.com/es/que-trabajo-puede-hacer-un-handyman-legalmente-en-florida.html

Residencial:
https://www.contractorcampus.com/es/contratista-residencial-de-la-florida.html
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