The Department of Business and Professional Regulation licenses and regulates more than one million Florida businesses and professionals, from real estate agents, veterinarians, and accountants to contractors and cosmetologists. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

Apply for the Clay Ford CPA Minority Scholarship by June 1st for a chance to receive up to $12,000 for school! For applications and eligibility criteria, visit the Clay Ford Scholarship Page.

Download the free DBPR Mobile app from the iTunes or Google Play app stores today to verify licenses, view hotel and restaurant inspections, and report unlicensed activity with the touch of your finger. To download it from iTunes now click here. To get it on Google Play, click here.

The next license renewal cycles end August 31 and September 30. Affected license types include some certified contractors, electrical contractors, course sponsors, real estate, community association managers and alcoholic beverages and tobacco licensees. Please check your license to ensure you renew by the deadline!

DBPR offers several programs for active duty military members, veterans and their spouses to help them gain a license in Florida. To learn more about the military benefits offered by DBPR, visit the Military Services Page.

DBPR has received notification of an employee rights poster scam targeting licensees. If you receive a suspicious letter from someone claiming to be the Florida Human Resources Compliance regarding a fine, please disregard the fine and contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. For questions regarding the status of your license, please call our Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is now accepting Quota Beverage License Drawing Entry Forms On-Line. The entry period will begin Monday, August 15th and will continue until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28th. Available counties and important information regarding the quota beverage license entry process is provided here.