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  • New Emergency Order Issued in Response to Hurricane Michael

    • November 6, 2018
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    • Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
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      Emergency Order 2018-08696 has been issued in response to Hurricane Michael and is applicable to counties directly affected by the hurricane. The order, which you can find here: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/documents/michael_eo_ht.pdf, temporarily allows local building departments, if needed, to issue local specialty roofing licenses to roofers who are qualified in other localities within the State of Florida.

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  • Contest That Defect Claim

    • October 31, 2018
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    • Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on defect claims. Do not hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t have the information,

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  • Can I Prepare And Sign A Claim Of Lien?

    • October 26, 2018
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on claims of lien. Do not hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t have the

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  • SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent DBPR Email

    • August 29, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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      A fraudulent email that appears to be from the Department of Business and Regulation (DBPR) is being sent around regarding an Invitation to Bid. The email says the DBPR has selected your company to submit a bid.   If you receive this email, DO NOT click on any links in the email or enter

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  • Last Call for Contractor License Renewal – Deadline 8/31

    • August 28, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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    florida contractor

    It’s that time of year again: contractor license renewal. License renewals are separate from any application submitted. Even if you are currently working on an application or have recently submitted an application, your renewal must be done separately. Obviously, this does not include the initial issuance applications as they will be issued already valid through

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  • DBPR Discounts Renewal Fee for Disabled Veterans

    • August 23, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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    Florida supports active military and veterans by reducing costs and fees. By reducing fees, military members and veterans can stay in work easier. In particular, the Florida Statute (F.S). Ch. 205.171 allows disabled veterans to claim a $50 discount toward their state license fee. If you qualify for this discount, please send the DBPR a

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  • Congratulations, February 2018 Licensees!

    • July 10, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in February: New York Lori Schlegel at LS Interiors Group, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Georgia Alexander Ingols at Garrett & Ingols, LLC in Atlanta, GA Collier County, Florida Ralph Partington at Absolute Gutters and Aluminum LLC in Naples, FL Florida Robert Saitta at Quality Construction

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  • Paperless Licenses Now in Effect

    • May 23, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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    Starting back on May 7th, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced a new way in which they will issue licenses to contractors in the State of Florida. The Department implemented an innovative way to expedite the licensing process for contractors. The DBPR will no longer be mailing licenses upon issuance, as licensees can

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  • Hurricane Preparation and Recovery: Hire a Licensed Florida Contractor

    • May 8, 2018
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    Hurricane season begins June 1, but it’s never too early to be prepared. 2017 was an active and destructive hurricane season in Florida, so it’s even more essential than ever to be prepared in this upcoming season. If you still have repairs that need fixing from Hurricane Irma or another storm, you should hire a

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  • Big News: The State of Florida Will No Longer Mail Out Physical Licenses for Construction Contractors

    • May 7, 2018
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    • Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
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      Beginning today, Monday, May 7th, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will no longer be mailing out physical copies of contractor’s licenses. Once a license application is approved, an individual can log onto their Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation online account at www.myfloridalicense.com and print a copy of the contractor license.

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