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.

The Florida Business Information Portal makes it easier than ever to start a business! Prospective business owners are taken step-by-step through the State of Florida governmental requirements for almost any business, no matter how big or small. You can access the portal now at OpenMyFloridaBusiness.gov

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 cycle ends on July 1. The affected license types are AB&T/WDE. 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.