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Renewal of Expired Certificate of Competency For Monroe County

In order to apply for and be considered for renewal or reinstatement of an expired, suspended, or revoked certificate of competency, certificate holder shall:

  1. Not have any unpaid fines or administrative fees including license fees, permit fees, fines and/or administrative fees issued by the contractors' examining board and/or citation issued by the department of code compliance. Please visit our website to check for any citations at egov.monroecounty-fl.gov, “I Want To, Search, Code Enforcement” (http://egov.monroecountyfl.gov/eGovPlus/entity/login_main.aspx) webpage. If you do not have any outstanding citations, you may file your application.
  2. Complete Application for Renewal of Expired License
  3. Submit a $200.00 application fee. This fee is independent from the licensure renewal fee.
  4. Check or money order made payable: Monroe County Building Department
  5. Submit completed application and check/money order to any of our three Offices (address listed above) or mail in to the Marathon Address provided.
  6. Once we receive it, it will be reviewed. If all is in order, it will be processed and you will be placed on the next available CEB meeting agenda.
  7. Once you find your name on the agenda for that particular meeting, please plan on attending that meeting and be there by 9:30 A.M.
  8. If application is incomplete, application will be returned with an explanation.

What to expect at the CEB Meeting

If you are approved, as a pre-requisite to the initial issuance of an active certificate, or the renewal of an active certificate, or a change in the status of an active certificate, after the meeting, you shall mail to the address listed above:

  1. Proof that your company is currently ACTIVE with the State of Florida Division of Corporations, if applicable. (Obtained from www.sunbiz.org);
  2. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for specialty contractors not subject to F.S. 489, Pt. I & II, public liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 and property damage in the amount of $50,000.00 (MCC 6-241.(c); or
  3. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for contractors subject to F.S. 489 Part I & II, public liability insurance and property damage in the amount set for in the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 61G4-15.003.(2)(h) or 61G6-5.008 in licensee’s respective license category/discipline and list licensee’s correct license number; and
  4. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for workers’ compensation insurance and/or executed workers’ compensation exemption card in license holder’s correct discipline/trade
  5. Please note that if you wish to act as the qualifying agent for a firm that you are not an officer / authorized representative (AR) / authorized person (AP) / or authorized member (AMBR) of the company, in addition to the above requirements, you must submit the completed Acting Qualifying Agent Authorization Form with your completed application
  6. For individuals currently registered with DBPR pursuant to F.S. 489.117(1)(a), Part I, or F.S. 489.513, Part II, a copy of your current registered with DBPR is needed, if applicable.
  7. The Certificate of Insurance shall include:
    • a. Name of Insured must reflect the exact name of the business organization qualified by the applicant, and the insured’s fictitious name or d/b/a, if any.
    • b. The insurance shall, at all times, be carried in the name of the licensee or the business name appearing on the licensee’s certificate or registration.
    • c. State license number for those contractor subject to FS 489 Pt I or II.
    • d. Monroe County Building Department,
      2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300,
      Marathon, Florida 33050 as the Certificate Holder.

Monroe County Request Letter of Reciprocity

Instructions:

  1. Complete form
  2. Mail or drop off completed form to any of the offices listed above. Please allow up to five business days for processing.

Please print or type information.
Indicate below the county/municipality you are requesting the Letter of Reciprocity to be mailed to.

Application For a Company Name Change of Status

  1. Completed Change of Status Application
  2. Surrender your current, original certificate of competency. If you do not have the original, you must submit a notarized affidavit stating so.
  3. Legible copy of a valid driver’s license or some other form of valid government approved identification;
  4. Proof that your company is currently ACTIVE with the State of Florida Division of Corporations (obtained from www.sunbiz.org);
  5. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for specialty contractors not subject to F.S. 489, Pt. I & II, public liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 and property damage in the amount of $50,000.00 (MCC 6-241.(c); or
  6. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for contractors subject to F.S. 489 Part I & II, public liability insurance and property damage in the amount set for in the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 61G4-15.003.(2)(h) or 61G6-5.008 in licensee’s respective license category/discipline and list licensee’s correct license number; and
  7. Current-issued Certificate of Insurance* from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for workers’ compensation insurance and/or executed workers’ compensation exemption card in license holder’s correct discipline/trade.
  8. Please note that if you wish to act as the qualifying agent for a firm that you are not an officer/managingmember/member of, in addition to the above requirements, you must submit the completed Acting Qualifying Agent Authorization form with your completed application.
  9. Current Monroe County Local Business Tax Receipt (This is obtained AFTER the certificate of competency is issued)
  10. Certificate of Insurance Name of Insured must reflect the exact name of the business organization qualified by the applicant, and the insured’s fictitious name or d/b/a, if any The insurance shall, at all times, be carried in the name of the licensee or the business name appearing on the licensee’s certificate or registration.
  11. Certificate Holder: Monroe County Building Department,
    2798 Overseas Highway, # 300, Marathon, Florida 33050
  12. For individuals that currently hold a valid state-registered license with Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“Department”) in one of the contractor categories defined in Florida Statute Section 489.105.(3)(a)-(o), a change of status is also required with the Department within 30 days after obtaining the certificate of competency license pursuant to F.S. 489.117.(1)(c)/F.S. 489.513. Once you have received your new state-registered license, you will need to provide a copy of it to our office. Their phone number is (850) 487-1395 and website: www.myfloridalicense.com. You may mail or drop of your completed application to any of our offices. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria Partington, Contractor’s License Coordinator, at (305) 289-2583.

State Certified Contractor Registration Instructions

A State Certified Contractor wanting to register or update a registration in un-incorporated Monroe County must submit a completed State-Certified Contractor Registration Application with the following:

    1. Legible copy of driver’s license or some other valid form of government approved identification.
    2. Copy of Contractor License; qualifying agent’s name must match the name on driver’s license and all documentation.
    3. The corporation and/or fictitious name you qualify must be registered and in ACTIVE status with the Florida Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org). You must provide the document number or registration number for company on application.
    4. Copy of current local business tax receipt (f/k/a occupational license) for your discipline from where your permanent business location or branch office is maintained for contractors licensed by DBPR. Otherwise, you must obtain a Monroe County Local Business Tax receipt.

NOTE: Qualifying Agent’s Name, Company Name, and License Number must be noted.

    1. Copy of current-issued Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for the proper aggregate amount of public liability and property damage insurance for your discipline.
    2. Copy of current-issued Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for workers’ compensation insurance and/or a valid executed workers’ compensation exemption for your discipline.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Certificate of Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance shall be prepared by an insurance agency and must contain the following:
a. Proper aggregate amount of public liability and property damage for your discipline
b. Name of Insured must reflect the exact name of the business organization and DBA name, if applicable.
c. Licensee’s State license number(s)
d. Certificate Holder: Monroe County Building Department, 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300, Marathon, Florida 33050

    1. An original Monroe County Agent Authorization Form required if anyone other than the licensee will be dropping off and/or picking up a permit. NOTICE: The licensee, no exceptions, must sign all Building Permit applications.
    2. Registration fee of $50.00 for each new license being registered required; check or money order payable to Monroe County Building Department. NOTE: No Credit Card Payments at this Time.
    3. Completed application and all supporting materials may be mailed-in or dropped-off at any of our offices; updated registrations (except agent letters) may be e-mailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    4. Registration may take 3-5 business days NOT including the day of submission, so please plan accordingly; a separate visit will be required to submit your building-permit application.
    5. YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR REGISTRATION. You should retain this page for your records as you will need it to verify your application is being processed for activation. Go to our website to search for your company name or qualifier’s name at Egov.monroecounty-fl.gov I Want To, Search, Permits, Contractor Records” webpage (or click here: http://egov.monroecounty-fl.gov/eGovPlus/entity/login_main.aspx).

NOTICE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED RESULTING DELAYING REGISTRATION. USE THIS CHECKLIST TO ENSURE YOU HAVE ENCLOSED/ATTACHED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS PAGE READILY AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN LOCATING YOUR RECORD.

Elevator Contractor Registration Requirements & Application

You will need to provide the following items along with the completed application:

    1. Legible copy of driver’s license or some other valid form of government approved identification.
    2. Copies of Elevator Technician license and Elevator Company licenses.
    3. The corporation and/or fictitious name you qualify must be registered and in ACTIVE status with the Florida Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org). You must provide the document number or registration number for company on application.
    4. Copy of current local business tax receipt (f/k/a occupational license) for your discipline from where your permanent business location or branch office is maintained for contractors licensed by DBPR. Otherwise, you must obtain a Monroe County Local Business Tax receipt pursuant to F.S. 205.065. NOTE: Qualifying Agent’s Name, Co Name, and License Number must be listed. Pursuant to FS 489.119.(4).
    5. Copy of current-issued Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for the proper aggregate amount of public liability and property damage insurance for your discipline for the safety and welfare of the public per Rule 61C-5.007, FAC.
    6. Copy of current-issued Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state for workers’ compensation insurance and/or a valid executed workers’ compensation exemption for your appropriate discipline.
    7. The COI shall be prepared by an insurance agency and shall contain the following pursuant to Rule 61C-5.007, FAC,:

a. Proper aggregate amount of public liability and property damage for your discipline
b. Name of Insured must reflect the exact name of the business organization qualified by the applicant, if applicable
c. Licensee’s correct license number and registered elevator company’s license numbers
d. Certificate Holder: Monroe County Building Department, 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300, Marathon, Florida 33050

  1. Leasing Company: Pursuant to Rule 69L-6.032, FAC, a leasing company shall supply an employee roster listing ALL employees and date-of-hire with the Certificate of Insurance, if applicable. Qualifier must be covered by insurance or provide an exemption.
  2. Submit an original Monroe County Agent Authorization Form if anyone other than the licensee will be dropping off and/or picking up a permit. NOTICE: The licensee, no exceptions, must sign all Building Permit applications.
  3. Submit registration fee of $50.00 for each new license being registered per BOCC adopted Fee Resolution 420-2007. Check or money order payable to Monroe County Building Department.
    NOTE: NO CC PAYMENTS AT THIS TIME.
  4. New Registrations: Submit completed application and all supporting materials (items 1 – 10) including payment to one of our offices.
    To Update an Expired Registration: Completed application and all supporting materials (Items # 1-8) may be e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or faxed to 1-305-289-2515. Registration should be done at a separate time/visit prior to submitting your building-permit application.
    REGISTRATION MAY TAKE UP TO FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
  5. YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR REGISTRATION.
    It is the contractor’s responsibility to check the status of application by going to our website and searching for either the qualifier name or company name at Egov.monroecounty-fl.gov, “I Want To, Search, Permits, Contractor Records” webpage (http://egov.monroecountyfl.gov/eGovPlus/entity/login_main.aspx). Once you have confirmed your account has been registered, and it is current, you may apply for your permit.
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