FL Contractor License

Topic: FL Contractor License

Getting your Florida Contractor License is easier than you think!

Almost 90% of Florida Contractor License Applications are rejected by the State, we help get yours accepted saving you both time and money! If you already started the process then you’ve already seen how confusing and overwhelming the application is and you may be feeling lost. Do you want to spend your time and money trying to figure it out or let the professionals help? At AllContractorLicensing.com, we know all of the appropriate steps to take to expedite your approval process. Our expertise eliminates the uncertainty and gets you your Florida Contractor license number fast.

If you’re just starting out, here is what you need to get your Florida Contractor License:

Choose the Type of License That You Need – What type of work do you intend to perform? Residential or Commercial? Specialized? Before starting the process, you should know what type of license you are applying for and what will be required to submit your application.
Apply for and Pass The Required Exams – Many licenses will require you to take two exams, a Trade exam and a Business and Law exam. For Florida Contractor Licenses, you would contact the DPBR to apply for and to get approval to sit for the Construction or approval for the Electrical Licensing exams. Once approved to take the exams, register at FloridaExam.com. Your exams will be open book so it is a good idea to get your books early on in the process. Would highly recommend to get your books highlighted and tabbed as well so you know where to look for answers during your exams. For low-priced contractor exam books, visit The Exam Pros.
Apply for and Get Your License – We gather the basic information from you, review your work experience, obtain business and personal credit reports, disclose any applicable criminal history, complete and review your application, and get you licensed fast so you can get back to building your contractor business.

Types of Florida Construction Contractor Licenses:

These links below will provide you with information on licensing requirements, check the status of an existing application, download a printable application, or access the online application system if available for the specific business or profession.

Certified Licenses
Florida Certified Licenses are Statewide and allow you to work as a contractor anywhere in Florida

Registered Licenses
Florida Registered licenses are limited to certain local jurisdictions and only allow you to work in the cities or counties where you hold a certificate of competency.

Types of Florida Electrical Contractors:

The Florida Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating electrical contractors.

Certified Electrical Contractor – EC – An “electrical contractor” means a person who conducts business in the electrical trade field and who has the experience and knowledge install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, including the electrical installations and systems within plants and substations and ALL alarm systems and specialty categories.
Registered Electrical Contractor – ER – A “registered electrical contractor” means an electrical contractor who has registered with the department pursuant to fulfilling the competency requirements in the jurisdiction for which the registration is issued. A registered electrical contractor may contract for electrical systems, including all specialty categories, only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. A “registered electrical contractor” MAY NOT contract for any alarm system.
Certified Alarm System Contractor I – EF – An “alarm system contractor I” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes.
Registered Alarm System Contractor I – EY (EH)* – A “registered alarm system contractor I” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes. A registered alarm system contractor I may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. * EY and EZ are the alpha letters currently being used. No new licenses are issued with EH and EI, however old licenses with these designation can be renewed.
Certified Alarm System Contractor II – EG – An “alarm system contractor II” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems other than fire, for all purposes.
Registered Alarm System Contractor II – EZ (EI)* – A “registered alarm system contractor II” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems, other than fire, for all purposes. A registered alarm system contractor II may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. * EY and EZ are the alpha letters currently being used. No new licenses are issued with EH and EI, however old licenses with these designations can be renewed.
Certified Specialty Contractor – ES – A “specialty contractor” means a contractor whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical or alarm system contracting, including, but not limited to: elevator specialist (class code 066), utility line electrical specialist (class code 068), low voltage system specialist (class code 069), residential electrical contracting (class code 043), maintenance of electrical fixtures (class code 065), and fabrication, erection, installation, maintenance of electrical advertising signs (class code 067) and Two-Way Radio Communications Systems.
Registered Specialty Contractor – ET – A “registered specialty contractor” means a contractor whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical or alarm system contracting, including, but not limited to: elevator specialist (class code 066), utility line electrical specialist (class code 068), low voltage system specialist (class code 069), residential electrical contracting (class code 043), maintenance of electrical fixtures (class code 065), and fabrication, erection, installation, and maintenance of electrical advertising signs (class code 067). A registered electrical specialty contractor may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued.
Registered Residential Alarm System Contractor – EJ – A “registered residential alarm system contractor” means an alarm system contractor whose business is limited to burglar alarm systems in single-family residential, quadruplex housing, and mobile homes of a residential occupancy class. A registered residential alarm system contractor may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued.