Procedures For Obtaining an Contractor License in Putnam County
We commend you for making the decision to become a Licensed Professional. Putnam County Ordinance 2004-13 (Contractor Licensing Ordinance) and Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes, are the primary laws that govern you as a Putnam County License Holder and it is important that you read and have a full understanding of these laws. We are committed to helping you through this process. Please contact Licensing at (386) 326-7169 for more information. You can access our Local Ordinance on our website at www.putnam-fl.com. You can also access Chapter 489 by going to www.flsenate.gov/statutes.
- Obtain Application: All blanks must be filled in and completed.
- Return Completed Application: A copy of the Applicants Driver’s License must accompany this application. The application fee is $100.00, and is non-refundable. This fee is per application not per license. Please make check payable to BOCC. $120.00 per license.
- Schedule a Hearing with the Contractors and Building Trades Examiners Board. The Board will hear your application for Testing Sponsorship. Once you are approved for Testing Sponsorship, you must obtain a passing score of 75% or higher on the Technical Portion of the Examination and Business & Law Examination.
If you have further questions regarding the examination, you may contact the testing companies directly. Below are the testing companies approved by Putnam County:
- Gainesville Independent Testing Company LLC (Technical and Business & Law Exam) – (352)369-4487
- PROV 1-866-720-7768
Please note that as of May 8, 2018, Putnam County no longer issues certificates of competency for construction, electrical, plumbing, roofing, mechanical or any other licenses under 489, Florida Statutes.
Below are the Authorized License Categories regulated by Putnam County
- ABOVE GROUND POOL INSTALLER
- MASONRY CONTRACTOR
- MASONRY/CONCRETE
- PLASTER, LATH & STUCCO
- MANUFACTURED BUILDING INSTALLATION
- CARPENTRY
- CONCRETE FORMING & PLACING
- GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION
- STRUCTURAL STEEL/STRUCTURAL
- FRAMING
Note: Address changes must be promptly supplied. The Building Division accepts no responsibility for undelivered correspondence.
State Cetified Contractor Requirements
Please provide the following:
- A copy of your State License.
- A copy of your current Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License), if you are required to have a Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction.
- Proof of Liability Insurance Coverage (See Insurance Certificate Requirements Below).
- Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage or proof of a valid exemption (See Insurance Certificate Requirements below).
- Current Contact Information.
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES MUST COME DIRCECTLY FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOT THE LICENSE HOLDER
The following information is required on the Insurance Certificates:
- List Putnam County Planning & Development Services as the Certificate Holder
- List the License holder’s Name and License Number as the insured
- List Company Name (if applicable)
- Workers’ Compensation Certificates must have an attached employee listing (if applicable)
Workers’ Compensation is required by Florida Statute. If you are exempt from Workers’ Compensation coverage, proof of a current and valid exemption card is required. Insurance Certificates may be faxed to (386) 329-1213.
Our Mailing address is:
Putnam County Planning & Development Services
P.O. Box 1486
Palatka, FL 32178
If you have further questions you may contact (386) 329-0316
*****Please note a letter of authorization, for an individual to act on the license holder’s behalf, MUST be job specific*****
Procedures For Reciprocating into Putnam County
- Click here for the Reciprocity Application
- An original Letter of Reciprocity sent directly from the Licensing Administrator of the jurisdiction of the original licensure addressed to Putnam County Planning & Development Services. The letter must include the date, type, and grade of the examination. A score of 75% or higher is required on the technical portion of the test. The Letter of Reciprocity may be faxed to (386) 329-1213. A hard copy of the letter must arrive by regular mail.
- Complete the attached application and include the non-refundable application fee of $100. Please make checks payable to BOCC.
- Schedule a hearing to appear before the Putnam County Contractors & Building Trades Examiners Board through the Compliance Office.
- Proof of Liability Insurance Coverage (see below for requirements).
- Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage or proof of a valid exemption (see below for requirements).
- Provide a copy of your current Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupation License). If you do not currently have a Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction where you primarily conduct business, then you must obtain one from the Putnam County Tax Collector. For more information on how to obtain a Putnam County Business Tax Receipt, please contact the Putnam County Tax Collector at (386) 329-0282.
- Provide a copy of your State Registration Certificate (If applicable).
- The Authorized Contractor License fee is $120, which is in addition to the application fee.
You may be granted a temporary work authority for a maximum of 30 days up until your scheduled Board hearing date, after you have provided all the information listed above. Please contact Licensing at (386)329-0461 for more information.
AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
- The minimum Liability Insurance Coverage for General and Building Contractors is $300,000.00 bodily injury per accident and not less than $50,000.00 for one person and $50,000.00 for property damage.
- All other license categories are $100,000.00 bodily injury per accident and not less than $50,000 for one person and $25,000 for property damage. Workers’ Compensation is required by Florida Statute. If you are exempt from Workers’ Compensation Coverage, then proof of a current and valid exemption certificate is required.
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES MUST COME DIRCECTLY FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOT THE LICENSE HOLDER
The following information is required on the Insurance Certificates:
- List Putnam County Planning & Development Services as the Certificate Holder
- List the License holder’s Name and License Number as the insured
- List Company Name (if applicable)
- Workers’ Compensation Certificates must have an attached employee listing (if applicable) Insurance Certificates may be faxed to (386)329-1213
Our Mailing address is:
Putnam County Planning & Development Services
P.O. Box 1486
Palatka, FL 32178
Note: Address changes must be promptly supplied. The Building Division accepts no responsibility for undelivered correspondence.
