Miami-Dade Contractor Application Forms
Personal Licenses
To obtain a new personal license from Miami-Dade County you must first meet certain experience requirements as well as maintaining a level of financial responsibility. You must submit an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed and submittal of W-2 tax documents covering the employment period.
Personal Application (Exam and Non-Exam Categories)
Personal Application (Exam Retake ONLY)
Reinstatement of null and void Miami-Dade County Certificates
Effective Sept. 29, 2013, the holder of a certificate that has become null and void may reapply to the Construction Trades Qualifying Board or a division for a new certification or request reinstatement.
The Board shall not reinstate a null and void license except where illness or undue hardship and a good faith effort to comply with the renewal requirements is demonstrated. The Board shall strictly construe and determine applicability for renewal based on documentation provided by the licensee.
Personal Application (Reinstatement)
Where consent to reinstate is granted, completion of eight classroom hours of continuing education for each year the certificate was involuntarily inactive, as specified by the Board or a division thereof, and payment of renewal fees as established by administrative order for each renewal period in which the certificate was involuntary inactive shall be imposed.
Business Licenses
Once you have obtained a personal certificate of eligibility or competence, you are eligible to obtain a business license. This does not apply to Journeymen or Maintenance personnel.
To obtain a business license you must complete an application, as a sole proprietor, partnership, or a corporation.
Personal & Business (Sole Proprietorship -- Non Exam)
Personal & Business (Corporation -- Non Exam)
Personal & Business (Partnership -- Non Exam)
Business Application (Post Exam)
As a Qualifying Agent for a business you must have a significant interest or financial interest in the entity you qualify as evidenced by the position as an officer or partner or principal stockholder in accordance with Section 10-6 (E) 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
Examinations
If the category you are applying for is an exam category, you must take the exam and pass with at least a grade of 70% (with the exception of Journeyman license). Journeyman must at least obtain a passing grade of 75% or better to pass.
Once you submit your application it will be reviewed by the Board and if approved, you will be provided information on how to schedule your exam.
Examinations for certificates of competency and eligibility are offered numerous times during the month. The exams are open book and the required books for each exam category can be found in the providers exam descriptions pdf file found in the examinations link above.
Exams are offered in English or Spanish and special accommodations can be made for those who have disabilities.
Contractor Examinations: Candidate Information Bulletin
State Registration of Miami-Dade County Certificates
Miami-Dade County Certificate holders, if required by Chapter 10 of the Code of Miami-Dade County and Florida Statute 489 must be registered with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Failure to comply will result in a restriction of your permitting privileges. Please ensure that your State Registration is updated and provide the Miami-Dade County Contractor Licensing Section with your current and active registration number.
Journeyman Certificate of Competency
- Requires three years of proven field experience in the trade or, education equivalent or a combination of the two, but not more than one-half consisting of education equivalent.
- Requires submittal of an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed and submittal of W-2 tax documents covering the employment period.
- Requires successfully passing an examination with a grade of 75% or above. Exam is open book and a list of the books is provided to you at the time you request an application.
- Requires payment of $240
This license does not entitle you to perform as a contractor; you may only work under the direction of a Master in your respective trade.
Masters Certificate of Competency
- Requires an applicant to have held for two years a Certificate of Competency as a journeyman issued by the CTQB and have at least two years of prior field experience or at least six years of specialized training or registration as a professional engineer in the discipline concerned.
- Requires submittal of an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed and submittal of W-2 tax documents covering the employment period.
- Requires successfully passing an examination with a grade of 70% or above. Exam is open book and a list of the books is provided to you at the time you request an application.
- Requires payment of $315.00.
After completing the application to obtain your personal license, you must complete a business application to obtain your business license. You will be required to pay an additional $315.00. Proof of liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance is required after Board approval.
If you conduct business without meeting the minimum requirements, you will be subject to citations for violating chapter 10 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
Reciprocity
Miami-Dade County only reciprocates with Broward and Palm Beach County in specific trade categories. Read the reciprocity applications for more information.
Request to Reciprocate
To reciprocate to Miami-Dade County you must have passed and exam and obtained a score of 75% or higher in the journeyman level and 70% or higher in all other reciprocal categories.
Reciprocity Application (Personal)
Reciprocity Application (Business)
State of Florida Certified Contractors
Miami-Dade County provides a voluntary registration process that makes it easier for state contractors who are performing work in Unincorporated Dade County to obtain permits.
The process includes verification of the contractor’s license status, photocopying the driver’s license, and obtaining a copy of the current General Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance. This information is then placed in our computer system, which allows the Miami-Dade County to expeditiously verify the state contractor’s information, without the contractor having to present the required document each time.
