How to Get a Florida Residential Contractor License 

Thinking about getting your residential contractor license? Contracting is a great career field to go into. What is a residential contractor exactly? In Florida, a residential contractor is defined as a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith. 

 In Florida, residential contractors are required to sit for two different exams to qualify for the license that allows you to operate in the state. 

 To legally operate as a residential contractor in Florida, you must obtain the appropriate licensing from the state. To become a licensed residential contractor, you will need to provide proof of net worth, liability insurance, experience, and you will also need to take two pertinent tests. If you pass, you will then receive licensing for two years. To renew your license every two years, you must participate in a small amount of continued education in order to qualify for renewal.  

To get your Florida residential contractor’s license, the following is required:   

• Show 48 months on jobs with at least 12 months as a foreman. 

–or- 

• A combination of college and experience totaling at least 48 months with at least 12 of those months as a foreman. 

Show substantial responsibility in at least four of the following areas of residential construction including active and proven experience with: 

• Foundation/Slabs 

• Masonry walls 
• Trusses 
• Structural wood framing 
• Column erection 
• Formwork for structural reinforced concrete 

If you’re looking to get your residential contractor’s license, we can help!  Our team at Licenses, Etc. can help you get all the above work together to file for the license application. There is a lot of paperwork required and testing, and we will let you know what is needed to complete your application successfully. As a Florida contractor licensing company, we know how to do this application well, so you will get licensed fast and easy.   

If you’re ready to become a licensed Florida contractor, we can help your through the licensure process. When applying for a Florida residential contractor’s license, give us all your information and we can do the work for you. 

We can help you get your residential contractor license in any other state.  

As a Florida contractor licensing company, our team at Licenses, Etc. has helped thousands of contractors get their Florida contractor’s license. To get started with us, click our Florida contractor license contact page or call 239-777-1028.