Talent Agencies

This page provides helpful information and examples about the types of services that must be performed by a DBPR-licensed individual or business

What services require a State of Florida license?

Talent Agencies

A Talent Agency is a person or business who, for compensation, engages in the occupation or business of procuring or attempting to procure employment for an artist.  Examples of compensation are cash, goods, services, etc.  An Artist is any person performing on the professional stage or in the production of television, radio, or motion pictures; a musician or group of musicians; or a model.

A person may not own, operate, solicit business, or otherwise engage in or carry on the occupation of a talent agency until a license is obtained from the department.

These items are offered as examples of services you do need to hire a person with a Florida license and services you do not need to hire a person with a Florida license.  The list is not all inclusive.  If you have specific questions, please contact the department at 850.487.1395 or review the rules for the profession at www.myfloridalicense.com.  You should also check with your county or city to learn whether or not a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency is required for services that do not require a state license.  Please visit our Unlicensed Activity page to learn more about how you can help us combat Unlicensed Activity.