What's the Easiest Contractor’s License I can get in Florida?

Is there requirements needed to take the 2 exams or am I able to just take the exams

I would like to obtain more information on the general contractor residential license.

Hello Thomas, to upgrade to a Florida Residential Contractor License, you need to satisfy work experience in the following areas:
-Column Erection
-Foundation/Slabs/Structural Formwork
-Masonry Walls
-Structural Demolition
-Structural Wood Framing: Including Trusses and Excluding Platform Framing
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Below you will find a link for Professional Testing, which is with whom you need to register before scheduling an exam with Pearson Vue. Pricing for the exam and registration will be located inside the links I have attached below.
https://www.floridaexam.com/sequence_reg_intro.aspx?language=english
https://home.pearsonvue.com/fl/elecons

The following link is the application for the Residential Contractor Licenses; fees can be found in the PDF.
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/documents/CILB6C_Certified_Contractor_Qualifying_Business_Residential.pdf

Hello Jamie, you need to provide documentation of experience when doing the application for the Florida Residential Contractor License. The Licensing Board expects you to have experience in the following areas:
-Column Erection
-Foundation/Slabs/Structural Formwork
-Masonry Walls
-Structural Demolition
-Structural Wood Framing (Including Trusses and Excluding Platform Framing)

You can start the studying process and take the exam while you are working on obtaining your construction work experience. Below I have attached a link with information on the Florida Residential Contractor License and the application.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/documents/CILB6C_Certified_Contractor_Qualifying_Business_Residential.pdf

Hello Valentin,
In order to obtain the Florida General Contractor License, I have listed the requirements below:
You must obtain liability and property damage insurance and obtain a workers' compensation or workers' compensation insurance waiver within 30 days of the issuance of your license. In addition, you will have to have experience in the following areas of the General trade:
-Masonry walls
-Elevated slabs
-Column erection
-Foundation/Slabs greater than 20,000 sqft
-Steel erection
-Formwork for structural reinforced concrete
Construction of structures at least four stories in height (1 year of experience)

As well as a Combination of Experience and Education:
1. One year of proven experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. of experience), or
2. No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses and One year of experience as a foreman, or
3. Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
4. One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
5. Four years of experience as a foreman or worker, of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html

Hello Rene,
In order to install hurricane shutters, impact windows, and impact doors, we recommend obtaining the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor License. Requirements to obtain the contractor license are as follows:
[1] Pass the Trade and Business and Finance Exams
[2] Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage
[3] Submit a Credit Report to demonstrate financial responsibility
[4] Obtain public liability and property damage insurance
[5] Electronic Fingerprints background check
[7] Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB (Construction Industry Licensing Board)
[8] Submit the Specialty Structure application form

Below I have added a link where you will be able to find important documents and additional information on how to obtain the license.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-specialty-structure-contractor-license.html

Hello BM,

Obtaining a Florida Residential Contractor's License allows you to undertake various contracting activities, including grading, excavation, clearing, and grubbing for construction projects. You will also be able to handle repair, remodeling, construction, and improvement tasks for one-family, two-family, and three-family residences, provided the structures do not exceed two habitable stories.

Among the application requirements determined by the Department of Professional and Business Regulation (DBPR) together with the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), you will be required to comply with one of the following combinations of academic and work experience:

- One year of proven experience applicable to the desired category and a four-year degree granted by an accredited university and related to construction
- Four years of experience as a foreman or four years of experience as a worker, of which at least one year must have been as a foreman
- Three years of credits from accredited college courses and one year of experience as a foreman
- Two years of credits from accredited university courses, one year of experience as a foreman, and one year of experience as a worker
- One year of accredited university credits, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of experience as a worker

Applicants are also expected to have experience in specific areas of the residential trade, such as column erection, masonry walls, structural demolition, and structural wood framing (including trusses and excluding platform framing). In addition, during the process, you must complete an application form, provide essential documentation, pay the corresponding fees, and pass the mandatory state exams. These exams will assess your general knowledge of construction, specifically residential construction, and primary business and financial topics.

At Contractor Campus, we have the books and classes to help you study and pass the Residential (Contract Administration and Project Management) and Business & Finance exams. We are a construction school and bookstore that offers books and classes to prepare you to obtain your Contractor's License.

With our courses, you can start studying online the same day you register. You can study at your own pace and have unlimited access to your study material. The online classes include lecture videos, practice exams, key concepts, and step-by-step solutions to math problems.

You also have access to live refresher online classes with the purchase of the courses. These review classes cover basic concepts of business, accounting, trade math, and how to find information within your books. We also offer hourly one-to-one tutoring as an additional service if you are interested.

We have two book sets, one set with tabs and the other without. The tabs are color-coordinated, pre-labeled and include page numbers, which help you find the information faster within your books. We have the books in stock and ship via UPS ground daily; if you place the order before 2 p.m., it will be shipped out the same day.

Below, we will provide a comprehensive article detailing everything you need to know about obtaining a Florida Residential Contractor License. The article includes the scope of the trade, necessary documents, step-by-step instructions for acquisition, as well as an overview of the products and services we offer:
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again by calling 866-986-7978. We are here to help you and ensure you have a satisfying experience!

Hello Nathanael,

Florida Residential Pool and Spa Contractors are licensed to undertake various tasks, including constructing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, residential swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas. The entities regulating the licensing process are the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).

In terms of the needed experience, candidates are required to meet at least one of the following combinations of education and work experience:

- One year of proven experience that applies to your desired category and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 years of experience)
- Three years of credits from accredited college-level courses and one year of experience as a foreman
- Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year of experience as a foreman, and one year of experience as a worker
- One year of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of experience as a worker
- Four years of experience as a foreman or worker (with at least one year as a foreman)

Additionally, the CILB requires applicants to possess expertise in various aspects of the trade, including plumbing and electrical components, deck and trim work, shell placement, tile installation, coping, excavation, grading, backfilling, compacting, and interior surface preparation and finishing.

Specifically for documentation, candidates must demonstrate good moral character, obtain worker's compensation, general and public liability coverage, and property damage insurance, prove financial responsibility, and undergo a background check with electronic fingerprints. Moreover, they shall pass the mandatory Residential Pool and Business & Finance examinations. Finally, they must pay the corresponding fee and complete the entire application form, which can be done online or through a printable application form.

For further support navigating the application procedure and understanding the specific criteria and documentation needed, we advise reviewing our comprehensive article on obtaining the Florida Residential Pool Contractor License. You can find it by following this link: https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-pool-spa-contractor-license.html

As a Construction School and Bookstore, we offer more than just books and classes to prepare our customers for their contractor exams. We provide a suite of specialized services in Licensing, Marketing, and Web Technology, meticulously crafted to meet the unique needs of contractors. Our holistic approach ensures that our clients are well-equipped not only with education, but also with the tools and insights necessary for thriving in the competitive construction industry. With our courses, they can start studying online the same day they register. They can study at their own pace and have unlimited access to their study material. The online classes include lecture videos, practice exams, key concepts, and step-by-step solutions to math problems. They also have access to live refresher online classes with the purchase of the courses. These review classes cover basic concepts of business, accounting, trade math, and how to find information within your books. We also offer hourly one-to-one tutoring as an additional service.

Should you require assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at 866-986-7978. We are ready and willing to assist you!