bullet_3_s5_orangeA FEW DISTINCTIONS IN FLORIDA CONTRACTOR LICENSE TYPES

STATE CERTIFIED -- STATE REGISTERED -- LOCAL LICENSE
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Facts about Florida Contractor Licensing
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STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Certified vs. Registered

A State Certified Contractor can work anywhere within the State of Florida. Not to be confused with a State Registered Contractor who is restricted to the county the license is registered with.

LOCAL LICENSE

Most Local County Contractor Licenses are restricted to only working in the county were the license was issued. In addition, a State Registered Contractors License is restricted to the county the license is registered.

Not to be confused with an occupational tax (formally license). Occupational tax is a tax not a license to do any type of work.


To verify a local contractors license and a registered contractors license
contract your building department. Make sure the contractor you hire can work in the county you reside in.

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