Licensing Questions

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• 1.01) How do I become a licensed Contractor?

  In order to qualify to be a licensed contractor, you must show proof of experience in the particular trade you are interested in being licensed.   There are two ways to receive your license.  You may contact the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, 850-487-1395 or go online at www.myfloridalicense.com.  You may become locally licensed with Osceola County.  For more information, please call 407-343-2226 or visit us at our office at, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, Kissimmee, Florida.

• 1.02) Can I be my own Contractor?

  Pursuant to Florida Statute 489.103(7) an owner/occupant of a property may be issued a permit to do contracting work on their own property.  A Statement of Fact must be signed establishing the owner builder exemption.  An owner/builder may only hire licensed subcontractors in those trades that carry a contractor’s license.

  The limitation is as follow:   1) Residential structure--Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing direct onsite supervision themselves of all work not performed by licensed contractors, when building or improving farm outbuildings on one family or two family residences for occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale or lease 2) Commercial structure—Building or improving commercial buildings at a cost not to exceed 25,000, on such property for the occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale or lease.

   

• 1.03) Is an occupational license a state license?

  No, these are two different types of licenses. 1) An occupational license is issued from Tax Collector's office to operate a business whether the scope of the work requires a state license or not. 2) A state license is issued from the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. State licenses (registrations) are only issued to those who have taken a state exam for a particular trade that requires a state license. This basically includes, but is not limited to the following: All structural work, roofing, aluminum, electrical, plumbing or mechanical. If you have any questions as to whether the type of the work being done requires a state license or just an occupational license, please call our office and we will be happy to assist you.