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Florida

Contractor Licensing, Education & Exam Prep

No matter what construction license you're after, Florida requires a passing score on the Business and Finance exam. We offer online exam prep, books for the exam, and additional services to help you obtain your license. All our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. Our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Florida trade license.

  • $129
    Bus. & Law Exam Prep (Counties)
  • $329
    Bus. & Finance Exam Prep
  • $232 $209
    Bus. & Law Bundle (Counties)
  • $688 $629
    Bus. & Finance Bundle
Individual taking the exam prep course and exam prep for Florida online with RocketCert
Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Contractor in Florida
  • Statewide Contractor License

    A statewide contractor license allows the license holder to work and bid on projects in any jurisdiction within the state of Florida. You will need to meet the experience requirements and pass both the Business & Finance exam and the trade exam for license you wish to obtain.

  • County Specific Contractor License

    A county specific contractor license allows the license holder to only work and bid on projects within the jurisdiction the license was issued. Most counties require that you meet their experience requirements and pass both a Business & Law exam and a trade exam.

Requirements & steps

What are the requirements to getting a license?

CONTRACTOR CLASS B requirementsOther Requirements

Different trades such as electrical, HVAC, general building, etc. each have specific requirements for obtaining a license. Visit the Florida licensing page to see which license types we offer exam prep for.

If you are getting a county license instead of a state license, you will need to meet the specific requirements set by the local licensing board.

CONTRACTOR CLASS A RequirementsTesting (Statewide License)

Pass 2 exams with 70% on each:

  1. Florida Business & Finance Exam
  2. Trade Exam
CONTRACTOR CLASS A RequirementsTesting (County License)

Pass 2 exams with 70% on each:

  1. County Business & Law Exam
  2. Trade Exam

*Requirements may vary by county*

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your statewide contractor license, visit the Contractor's Board Website or call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 .

To a obtain a county specific license, you need to apply with your local licensing board.

14 hours of continuing education are required each renewal.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
Exam Pre-Approval

The first step is to obtain pre-approval for your exam. This can by submitting your application for examination to the DBPR.

PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!

Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

PASS THE STATE EXAM

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact Pearson VUE at 888-204-6230 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.

LEgal items

Next you will need to submit to background checks, form a legal entity, obtain all required insurance, and obtain a bond (if necessary).

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DBPR to obtain your Florida Contractors License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

To schedule your Florida statewide construction exam, first obtain pre-approval with the Florida DBPR by visiting floridaexam.com or call 407-264-0562. After you have been approved, you can schedule your exams with Pearson VUE at 888-204-6230. Division I contractors (General, Building, and Residential) must pass three examinations: Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management.

If you're obtaining a county license instead a state license, you can schedule your exams through ProV Exams by visiting their website or by calling 801-733-4455.

Exam details Business and Finance Exam (Statewide)

  • Total Questions: 120
  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time: 6.5 Hours
  • OPEN BOOK

Required along with a trade exam for a statewide Florida contractor license.

More info Trade Exam

Each trade has individual exams, visit the corresponding page to find out the exact exam details.

Exam details Business and Law Exam (Counties)

  • Total Questions: 50
  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time: 2 Hours
  • OPEN BOOK

Counties Requiring the Business & Law Exam.

Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the exam?

The Florida exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.

The exam prep includes math and accounting, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

Online Exam Prep Includes:

  • Math & Accounting Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve accounting questions on test day.
  • Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
  • Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
  • Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
  • Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

Florida Business & Finance Bundle

Includes the following:

  • Florida Business & Finance Online Exam Prep
  • All the books to use during the exam

Plus the following:

  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

$688 $629

Florida Business & Law Bundle (Counties)

Includes the following:

  • Florida Business & Law Online Exam Prep (Counties)
  • All the books to use during the exam

Plus the following:

  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Broward County also uses OSHA 1926:

$232 $209

Florida Business and Finance Exam Bundle (Electrical)

Includes the following:

  • Florida Business & Finance Online Exam Prep (Electrical)
  • All the books to use during the exam

Plus the following:

  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

$582 $539

Florida Business & Finance Online Exam Prep

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$329

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Florida Business & Law Online Exam Prep (Counties)

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$129

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Florida Business & Finance Online Exam Prep (Electrical)

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$399

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The following references can be used during the Statewide Business & Finance Exam (Included in the bundle):

Builder's Guide to Accounting, Revised

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$49

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Florida Contractors Manual (2021)

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$169

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AIA 201 - 2017

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$34

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AIA 401 - 2017

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$34

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AIA 701 - 2018

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$24

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Print for Your Exam (This reference is inside the FL contractors Manual)

Florida Statutes Chapter 455, 2019
Free / Online

Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

5-6 Book Tab Bundle

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$49

ADD TO CART

Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

ADD TO CART

The following references can be used during the County Specific Business & Law Exams (Included in the bundle):

Florida - NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Florida Counties 2nd Edition

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$89

ADD TO CART

Broward County also allows the following references to be used during the exam:

OSHA 1926

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$39

ADD TO CART
Broward County Code Chapter 9 Contractors
Free / Online

Miami-Dade County also allows the following references to be used during the exam:
Dade County Municipal Code - Chapter 10
Free / Online

Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

1 Book Tab Bundle

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$14

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2 Book Tab Bundle

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$24

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

ADD TO CART

The following references can be used during the Statewide Business & Finance Exam for Electricians (Included in the bundle):

Florida Contractors Manual (2021)

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$169

ADD TO CART

Print for Your Exam (This reference is inside the FL contractors Manual)

Florida Statutes Chapter 455, 2019
Free / Online

Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

1 Book Tab Bundle

See Details

$14

ADD TO CART

Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

See Details

$45

ADD TO CART
Counties

Which Florida counties require a business and law exam?

Exam details List of Counties Requiring a Business & Law Exam

  • Brevard County
  • Broward County
  • Charlotte County
  • City of Port St. Lucie
  • City of Sanibel
  • Clay County
  • Collier County
  • Duval County
  • Escambia County
  • Flagler County
  • Gulf County
  • Highlands County
  • Hillsborough County
  • Lee County
  • Madison County
  • Manatee County
  • Martin County
  • Miami-Dade County
  • Nassau County
  • Okaloossa County
  • Okechobee County
  • Orange County
  • Osceola County
  • Palm Beach County
  • Pasco County
  • Pinellas County
  • Polk County
  • Putnam County
  • Santa Rosa
  • Sarasota County
  • St. Johns County
  • St. Lucie County
  • Taylor County
  • Volusia County
About Us

Why should I choose RocketCert?

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