Richard "Rick" Morrison, Executive Director
Division of Professions
Board of Professional Geologists
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Phone: 850.487.1395
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Board of Professional Geologists
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?
Geologists
A Geologist is someone, based upon knowledge of geology, soils, mathematics, and the physical and life sciences, practices or performs geological services, including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and geologic mapping. A Geologist Business is business entity engaged in the practice or performance of geology. A licensed geologist must act as the business’ qualifying agent.
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.
Needs a License |
Does not need a License |
Advertising or representing oneself to be a professional geologist. |
Teaching or researching in the science of geology that does not affect the health, safety and welfare of the public. |
Performing any geological service or work recognized as professional geology. |
Working solely as an officer or employee of a governmental entity. |
Working solely as an employee of an employer that is engaged in the business of developing, mining, treatment of ores, other minerals, and petroleum. |