ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Florida contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C) (CAC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Certified Mechanical Contractor (CMC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C) (RA)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Certified Alarm System Contractor I (all alarm types incl. fire) (EF)

State license · Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal fee: About $296. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquent renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Rule 61G6-8.001(9)), so a late active renewal at the full fee is about $321 for certified and about $146 for registered licenses.
Grace period: No grace period; license is delinquent the day after Aug 31.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active, attested at renewal and subject to random audits of at least 10% of licensees (Rule 61G6-5.008). Minimums: liability including completed operations and products $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence, AND property damage $500,000; OR a combined single limit policy of $800,000. Certificate holder must be DBPR / Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board with 30-day cancellation notice. Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption under ch. 440 is also required. No surety bond required to hold the license; evidence of financial responsibility (credit/financial statement) is required at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 7 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $296, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Certified Electrical Contractor (EC)

State license · Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 11 hours
Renewal fee: About $296. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquent renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Rule 61G6-8.001(9)), so a late active renewal at the full fee is about $321 for certified and about $146 for registered licenses.
Grace period: No grace period; license is delinquent the day after Aug 31.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active, attested at renewal and subject to random audits of at least 10% of licensees (Rule 61G6-5.008). Minimums: liability including completed operations and products $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence, AND property damage $500,000; OR a combined single limit policy of $800,000. Certificate holder must be DBPR / Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board with 30-day cancellation notice. Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption under ch. 440 is also required. No surety bond required to hold the license; evidence of financial responsibility (credit/financial statement) is required at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 11 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $296, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor (ES)

State license · Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal fee: About $296. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquent renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Rule 61G6-8.001(9)), so a late active renewal at the full fee is about $321 for certified and about $146 for registered licenses.
Grace period: No grace period; license is delinquent the day after Aug 31.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active, attested at renewal and subject to random audits of at least 10% of licensees (Rule 61G6-5.008). Minimums: liability including completed operations and products $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence, AND property damage $500,000; OR a combined single limit policy of $800,000. Certificate holder must be DBPR / Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board with 30-day cancellation notice. Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption under ch. 440 is also required. No surety bond required to hold the license; evidence of financial responsibility (credit/financial statement) is required at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 7 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $296, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Electrical Contractor (ER)

State license · Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 11 hours
Renewal fee: About $121. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquent renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Rule 61G6-8.001(9)), so a late active renewal at the full fee is about $321 for certified and about $146 for registered licenses.
Grace period: No grace period; license is delinquent the day after Aug 31.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active, attested at renewal and subject to random audits of at least 10% of licensees (Rule 61G6-5.008). Minimums: liability including completed operations and products $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence, AND property damage $500,000; OR a combined single limit policy of $800,000. Certificate holder must be DBPR / Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board with 30-day cancellation notice. Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption under ch. 440 is also required. No surety bond required to hold the license; evidence of financial responsibility (credit/financial statement) is required at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 11 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $121, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Plumbing Contractor (RF)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Roofing Contractor (RC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Certified Pest Control Operator (certificate, per category)

State license · FDACS Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement (Pest Control)

Deadline: Certificate expires 1 year after the date of issuance; renew on or before each anniversary (s. 482.111(3); Rule 5E-14.132(3)). FDACS notifies at least 60 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 4 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late renewal charge after a 30-calendar-day grace period (Rule 5E-14.132(3)(b)).
Grace period: 30 calendar days after the anniversary/expiration date before late fee applies.
Official link: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest Control Business License (per business location)

State license · FDACS Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement (Pest Control)

Deadline: Annual renewal on or before the anniversary date set by FDACS for each business location (s. 482.071(2)(a)); not a fixed calendar date.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late renewal charge, assessed after a grace period of up to 30 calendar days after the anniversary date (s. 482.071(2)(b)); plus about $10 per employee identification card renewal.
Grace period: Up to 30 calendar days after the anniversary renewal date before the $50 late charge applies; the license still automatically expires 60 calendar days after the anniversary date if not renewed (s. 482.071(2)(c)).
Insurance: Certificate of insurance at application and each renewal (s. 482.071(4)-(5)): bodily injury $250,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence and property damage $250,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate, or $500,000 combined single limit. Businesses performing fumigation: bodily injury $1M per person / $2M per occurrence and property damage $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate, or $2M combined single limit. Per s. 482.071 as published in 2026 Florida Statutes (amended by ch. 2026-3).
Official link: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $300, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

Certified Building Contractor (CBC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $300,000 liability / $50,000 property damage for General and Building contractors (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Certified General Contractor (CGC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $300,000 liability / $50,000 property damage for General and Building contractors (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Certified Residential Contractor (CRC)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage for Residential contractors (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered General Contractor (also Registered Building RB / Residential RR) (RG)

State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Deadline: Aug 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal fee: About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Grace period: No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $300,000 liability / $50,000 property damage for General and Building contractors (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Official link: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 14 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $205, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline