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Certified General Contractor as an Individual - Active (CILB 5-A)
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Instructions and required supporting documentation are
detailed in the application.
EXAMINATION: Individuals seeking licensure as a CERTIFIED contractor, except for Swimming Pool Specialty contractors, must first take and pass a state certification examination.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Applicants are required to have four years of
experience or a combination of college and experience. This is not a complete
listing of all experience/education requirements; please see the application''s
instruction page for complete information.
MILITARY VETERANS:
Experience gained in the military may be used toward
the requirements for licensure. Please complete the Veteran Fee Waiver and
Military Service Verification Form and submit it along with your application
for licensure. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard
members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee
discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
FINGERPRINTS:
An applicant must have a background check as part of the
licensing process. To learn more about fingerprinting, please visit our
Fingerprinting webpage.
- NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS SUBMITTING FINGERPRINTS WHERE CRIMINAL RECORD RESULTS WILL BE USED FOR LICENSING PURPOSES
FINANCIAL/CREDIT: Applicants will need to provide proof of financial stability and responsibility by submitting a personal credit report. Credit reports must include a FICO derived credit score and indicate that local, state and federal records have been searched.
INSURANCE:
Applicants are required to attest that they have
obtained public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts
determined by Board rule. Applicants are also required to obtain workers
compensation insurance or obtain an exemption from workers compensation
insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
- FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
AGE:
An individual applying for certification must be at
least 18 years of age.
APPLICATION:
Complete
the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the
"Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
Note:
First time DBPR Online Services users will need to create an account and then
link their Exam Candidate ID#. Instructions and additional information can be
found by selecting "DBPR
Online Services Features and Steps" on the Main Menu. Returning
users will need to make sure their Exam Candidate ID# is linked before
proceeding.
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If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form. |
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