Should You Get Your Florida Contractor License? 

Yes, and we cannot stress this enough, YES! If you work as a contractor illegally in the state of Florida and are reported, you could face fines or even criminal charges.  

Even if you know how to fix a pipe and put up walls, if you aren’t licensed, it’s illegal work despite your skill at the job.  

Why is a Florida contractor license necessary? Well, for one, it shows you are properly skilled, educated and experienced in the field. Second, if anyone could go into construction with no licenses, more people would be the victims of scams and bad work due to people acting as contractors who have no idea what they are doing.  Sure, some “handyman” type tasks around the home may not need a state certified license, but you must be registered to work in the local area. Check in with your local and state officials with what kind of work is ok to do without a contractor’s license and what is not ok.  

Besides working legally, there are many benefits to getting your contractor’s license in Florida. First, it gives you credibility. Clients are more willing to work with you and trust you if you are properly licensed and insured. The license shows you were dedicated to this field and have fulfilled the proper requirements to do this type of work. With a contractor’s license, you will also get paid better. Clients are willing to pay certified, licensed contractors much more than those with no certifications or licenses in the field.  

Before you start work as a contractor, figure out all the work and services you want to provide or do, whether you’re self-employed or working for another contractor or business. You may need multiple specialty licenses to work legally, depending on the skills you plan on using. Go into the field and get experience working under a contractor to see what you like to do. Then, you can decide what you need to be licensed for or not. Always follow the state’s licensing laws, or else you’ll get in trouble! 

We promise getting a Florida contractor license doesn’t have to be a daunting task! Our team makes the process seamless and easy. We are pros in contractor licensing in Florida and other states!

Click our Florida contractor license  page to learn more about us at Licenses, Etc. or call us 239-777-1028 to get started on the contractor license process today. 

Licenses Etc. is a Florida contractor licensing company, and we can help you get your contractor’s license, renew your license, start a business, manage a business, get a credit report, and more. We help contractors in Florida and across the United States get their contractor license. We specialize in getting our clients their contractor licenses fast and easy.