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Talent Agency - Initial Licensure (TA 1)
This form is used for individuals who are initially applying to become a licensed talent agency in Florida.
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- EXPERIENCE: Prove at least 1 year of experience in the trade, such as, subagent, casting director, producer, director, advertising agency, talent coordinator, or musical booking agent.
FINGERPRINTS:
An applicant must have a background check as part of
the licensing process. You must submit your
fingerprints using a Livescan Service Provider registered with
FDLE immediately after submitting your
application for licensure. It may take up to five days for your fingerprint results to be
received by the Department after they are submitted to the Florida Department
of Law enforcement (FDLE). Please note
that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement requires that an application for
licensure should precede the submission of your fingerprints. To learn more
about fingerprinting, please visit our Fingerprinting webpage.
- SURETY BOND: Provide a $5,000 surety bond from a reputable (known for good business practices) company licensed to do bonding business in Florida.
SCHEDULE OF FEES: Pursuant to §468.406(1), each applicant for a Talent Agency license shall file with the application an itemized schedule of maximum fees, charges, and commissions which it intends to charge and collect for its services. CORPORATE ENTITY: If your Talent Agency is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations as a Partnership, LLC or Corporation the organization name must exactly match on your application. If you intend to use a Fictitious Name, this information must match the name listed in the D/B/A section of the application. Note: If you intend to operate as a company you must register the company name with the Division of Corporations prior to submitting your application. - 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.
- APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page
- NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS SUBMITTING FINGERPRINTS WHERE CRIMINAL RECORD RESULTS WILL BE USED FOR LICENSING PURPOSES
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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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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida.
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
Please see our page to determine if you are affected by this change.
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