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  • DBPR Application Fees Reduced

    • August 7, 2017
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    application fees

    Starting September 1, 2017, the DBPR application fees will be reduced from $249 to $149. Most certified licenses applied for through the Construction Industry Licensing Board have been reduced at this time because it will be the second half of a renewal period. When issued the renewal date of your new license will be due

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  • DBPR Starts Fee Waiver Program

    • August 2, 2017
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    credit report

    The Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) has introduced the Fee Waiver Program under House Bill 615. The DBPR can now waive the initial licensing feel for low income individuals who apply for s state professional license; this program went into effect on July 1, 2017. To qualify for this fee waiver, an applicant

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  • Electrical Contractors’ Licenses Board Announces Statute Changes

    • July 26, 2017
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    annual report

    At Licenses, Etc., we wanted to share with you some changes in Florida statutes that the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board has announced. Effective July 1, 2017:  The following addition has been made to Chapter 489 Part II, F.S. of HB 1021. It states: “489.516 Qualifications to practice; restrictions; prerequisites. (5) This part does not prevent

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  • Application Bonds – FRO vs Applicant

    • April 24, 2017
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    contractor license

    I’m sure that many of you are aware that the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has a black and white requirement regarding credit. If your FICO score is 660 or higher, you are good to go and nothing further is needed from you. If your score happens to be 659 or lower, you must secure

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  • 2017 GEORGIA ANNUAL REGISTRATION SEASON IS HERE

    • March 2, 2017
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    Georgia Secretary of State’s annual registration season for 2017 is from January 1 to April 1. If your annual registration and payment are not postmarked by the April 1 deadline, you will be fined a $25 late filing penalty fee. To keep your entity in “good standing” with the Office of Secretary of State, it is

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  • IF YOU’RE ACTIVE, KEEP IT COVERED

    • February 20, 2017
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    • Category: Blog, Contractor Information, Florida Contractor License, Georgia Contractor License, Insurance
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    compensation

    It’s no secret to contractors that when you’re on a jobsite, it’s extremely important to ensure that your general liability and worker’s compensation insurances are sufficient and up-to-date.  But, one thing that is often overlooked by new licensees, or even veteran contractors who are not actively engaged on projects, is that the State’s insurance coverage

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  • CONGRATULATIONS, DECEMBER LICENSEES!

    • January 6, 2016
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients and licensees who were approved in December: GEORGIA Dennis Rome at Pinnacle Commercial Development, Inc. dba Pinnacle Commercial Contracting, Inc. in Toms River, NJ ARIZONA Michael Michalski at A Son’s Construction, Inc. in Muncie, IN FLORIDA Michael Griffin at Griffin Insulation, Inc. in North Palm Beach, FL Richard Sisk at

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  • CONGRATULATIONS, AUGUST LICENSEES!

    • September 4, 2015
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients and licensees who were approved in August: Richard Ehlers at 41 East Corporation dba 41 East Flooring & Carpet Outlet in Naples, FL Edwin Carrasquillo at EPS Builders, Corp., Inc. in Orlando, FL Jose Robles at R & J Construction Services, LLC dba R & J Retail Construction Services LLC

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