A Few Contractor Licensing Questions Part 4 

Knowledge is power and we love helping contractors learn all about the contractor license application process.  

In the past few blogs, we have shared some common questions and answers about contractor licenses and the application process. We want to continue to share more information with you in this blog.  

Depending on your experience, past, goals, and type of license you’re applying for, your situation is unique, and you have a set of questions different from the next person – we can answer them all! 

We know what the Contractor Licensing Board is looking for in your contractor license application. We make sure you have the right requirements, experience, passed the exams, meet all the deadlines, and paid any fees so you can get approved fast. When applying for a contractor’s license, there’s a lot to know and remember. If you work with us, we’ve got you covered.  

Here are some more questions and answers that can help you with information for before, during, and after the application process. 

1. Can you use experience from another state for your Florida contractor license application? 

1. Yes, your experience can be from anywhere in the United States. All your experience should be documented.  

1. Is continuing education required? 

1. In order to maintain your Florida contractor license, you must complete a continuing education course every two years. Before August 31 of every even year, you must complete 14 hours of continuing education. Your continuing education provider needs to be approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.  

1. Are books for the exams available as PDFs? 

1. Some licenses do have books that have been made into a PDF format. You must print the PDF out for testing.  

1. Can a general contractor work on roofing? 

1. In Florida, a general contractor can only do roofing work with his/her own employees. A general contractor can also do warranty work on the roofing system of properties he/she has built. However, to do roofing in Florida, a person need’s a roofing contractor’s license, which allows you to work on a roof regardless if its new, or a repair, commercial residential, etc.  

Whether you are getting licensed for the first time, or trying to renew a license, we can answer any and all questions about contractor licenses.  Visit our FAQ contractor license page for more general questions and answers.  

We know everything about the contractor license application process, and we can help you through it. Our contractors get licensed fast! 

We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We are experts in these applications! Our team at  Licenses, Etc. can help you get licensed easy. Please call us at 239-777-1028 to get help with your license application today!