How to Apply for a Pasco Contractor's License
Pasco County Contractor License Application Form
How to Submit the Application
The application form should be submitted to:
Pasco County Building Construction Services
Contractor Licensing
8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 230
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 847-8009
For any questions about the licensing process, please contact the county at the contact information above.
- The Application for Certificate of Competency must be approved by the Building Official (or his designee) prior to any testing authorizations.
- Examinations are administered by an authorized independent testing agency.
- All fees for testing are paid directly to the testing agency by the applicant. You will be given all information on testing and re-testing.
- Test Requirements: A passing grade of 70 percent minimum or re-testing shall be required.
Applicants are required to submit proof of four (4) years experience in the trade for which they are applying. Notarized letters from previous employers, on company letterhead, shall state the specific trade-related experience and the length of time employed in the trade, for all employers for the required four (4) years. Notarized, self-references are not acceptable. Full-time employment is defined by forty (40) hours a week, fifty two (52) weeks a year, for four (4) years.
Fees
The Certificate of Competency Application Fee, or the Reciprocity Fee, are payable upon submittal of the application and are not refundable. Checks are made payable to: Pasco County Board of County Commissioners.
- Certificate of Competency (License) Application | $50.00
- Reciprocity Application | $50.00
- Reciprocity Fee | $50.00
(An original letter must be sent, from your sponsoring jurisdiction, directly to Contractor Licensing showing your authorized testing agency test scores for Trade and Business/Law with a 70% or better passing tests score.)
