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Building Licenses

    • Requires from one to four years of proven field experience in the trade. The number of years experience is dependent on the license you are applying for.
    • Requires submittal of an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed or 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.

Maintenance Licenses

  • Requires one year of proven field experience in the trade.
  • 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 $240.00

This license only allows you to work for an owner who has a premise permit.

Building Specialty Licenses

  • Requires from one to four years of proven field experience in the trade. The number of years experience is dependent on the license you are applying for.
  • Requires submittal of an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed or 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.