Talent Agencies

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is responsible for licensing and regulating talent agencies. The Department’s Bureau of Central Intake and Licensure processes applications for licensure and refers complex applications to the talent agencies licensing office for final review. The Division of Regulation is responsible for complaint analysis and investigations, and the Office of the General Counsel provides prosecutorial services for disciplinary cases. The Department engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.

Important Information (Hot Topics)

A printable law book is now available, on the Statutes and Rules page.

Regulating Body

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is responsible for the oversight of talent agencies. There is no professional board.

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
Talent Agency

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - No
By Examination - No
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Talent Agency = $405
The fee includes a $5 unlicensed activity fee.

Continuing Education Requirement
None.

Reporting requirement for criminal convictions
As of October 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime in any jurisdiction.  The statute also requires the reporting of any convictions that occurred prior to October 1, 2009.  A licensee who fails to report that information may be subject to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension or license revocation.  To report this information, complete the criminal self-reporting document and mail it to the department.

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

None.