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How to Become a Florida General Contractor

Steps to Getting Certified in Florida as a General Contractor
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Florida has a general contractor license process with very stringent qualifications. The requirements include a Florida general contractors exam and a certain combination of education and experience. After meeting all requirements, an applicant can then work as a certified general contractor throughout the state of Florida. Step 1: Access the application for a Florida general contractor certification license by using the link in the

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Sources below. This article will summarize the requirements, but you can get more information in the Area, Florida instructions for the general contractor license application. Step 2: Attain the age of 18. This is the minimum age for most Florida contractors, including general contractors. Step 3: Gain the necessary experience and education. The following options exist as far as the required education and experience for general contractors: a. Four-year degree in construction and one year of experience in general contracting b. Three years of college credits and one year as a foreman c. One year as a workman, one year as a foreman and two years of college credits d. Two years as a workman, one as a foreman and one year of college credits e. Four total years of experience with at least one year as a foreman Step 4: Show financial responsibility by presenting a credit check. The department will have to decide if you qualify as a creditworthy applicant. Find approved credit reporting agencies at myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/documents/cilb_credit_reporting_agencies.pdf. Step 5: Pass the Florida general contractor exam. Professional Testing administers the exam. Find out details and how to register at myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/exam_applic_pack.pdf. Step 6: Nowadays, Florida has cracked down on the construction industry, so you will need to pass a criminal background check to become a Florida general contractor. Get all the details at myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/finger_faq.pdf.

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Step 7: You will need to get liability insurance, as well. For general contractors in Florida, you need $300,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage. If you intend to have employees, you also need to get workers comp insurance. Step 8: Fill out and submit the Florida general contractor license application. Check the application for the fee, as it ranges from about $150 to $400, depending on when you passed the exam and the time of your application. Make out a check or money order to the "Department of Business and Professional Regulation." Sources: Florida General Contractor License Application

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