Division of Certified Public Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions - License Verification and Wall Certificates

1. How do I get a license and/or exam grades verification?
You will need to submit:

A check or money order in the amount of $50, payable to Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Interstate Exchange form from the state you are applying for, or

A written request authorizing the Florida Board to release your information.  The request should include the following:

• The name of the person you’re requesting the information for,
• License number,
• The state you’re applying for
• Your signature

The request and fee should be sent to:

Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Central Intake Unit
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783

Your request will be processed within thirty days of receiving all necessary documentation.

2. How do I get a wall certificate?
You will receive one within three (3) to four (4) weeks after becoming licensed.

3. How can I get a duplicate wall certificate?
You can only get a duplicate certificate under the following circumstances:

• Your name has changed
• Your wall certificate is damaged
• Your wall certificate is lost or stolen
• Misspelled or misprinted information

You will need to submit:

If your name has changed

• A written request along with your name change request form and a court order or marriage certificate.  Note:  the wall certificate can only be issued in your official name on record.
• Return your original wall certificate
• $25 processing fee

Your wall certificate is damaged

• Return your original wall certificate
• $25 processing fee

Your wall certificate is lost or stolen

• Submit a notarized statement stating what happen to your wall certificate
• $25 processing fee

Your wall certificate contains misspelled or misprinted information

• Return the incorrect certificate within 30 days of receipt for correction based on the licensure application.  A new certificate will be issued at no charge.

According to Board of Accountancy policy, only one certificate can be issued to each licensed CPA.  If you are unable to return the original wall certificate, for any reason, you must include a notarized statement explaining why you can’t return the wall certificate.

Please send all necessary documentation to:

Florida Board of Accountancy
Division of Certified Public Accountants
240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A
Gainesville, Florida 32607-6656