Board Name: Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Website: myfloridalicense.com
License Threshold: $2,500 (casual/minor/inconsequential work exempt, effective July 1, 2020; Fla. Stat. 489.103)
Data Source: bulk download

Licensing Requirements

State-level contractor license required
No state-level surety bond required
Workers' compensation insurance required
Trade exams and experience requirements
Multiple classification types available

Official Website

Visit the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) directly for additional resources.

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Why it matters

Why verify a Florida contractor's license?

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Florida can leave you unprotected if work is done poorly or someone is injured on your property. Licensed contractors carry surety bonds and workers' compensation insurance, giving you legal recourse if something goes wrong.

What does a license lookup include?

When you search a Florida contractor on our site, you'll see their current license status, classification types, bond and insurance details, and any complaint or disciplinary history on file with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). All data comes directly from official state records.

How often is the data updated?

We sync with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regularly to ensure our records reflect the latest license statuses, new licenses, and any disciplinary actions. Our Florida data was last updated on 2026-04-03.