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Want to obtain your Florida Contractor license? We have all the info you need to pass the exams and obtain your license with ease. A contractor license is required in order to bid on any construction projects in the state of Florida. These licenses are administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The licensing processes and exams for general, building, and residential contractors are similar to each other.
At RocketCert, we provide 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 Florida contractor license 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 General Contractor License.
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Pass 3 exams with 70% on each
Meet one of the following:
To apply for a General Contractor license, contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board at 850-487-1395 or visit the DBPR website. All application forms can be found on the state website.
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Florida Contractors must complete 14 hours of continuing education prior to each renewal. Florida may have reciprocity agreements for this license. Check with the licensing board you're applying to about reciprocity agreements for your current license.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry experts. 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%.
The first step is to obtain pre-approval for your exam. This can by submitting your application for examination to the DBPR.
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. We'll make sure you pass your general contractor exams on your first try!
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required contractor exams (see below). Contact Pearson VUE at 888-204-6230 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.
Next you will need to submit to background checks, form a legal entity, obtain all required insurance, and obtain a bond (if necessary).
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board to obtain your Florida General Contractor License. Be sure to pay all application fees to the state. Have questions or concerns about the licensing process (or just a lack of time)? Our licensing specialists can help you with the process. 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.
To schedule your construction exam, you must first obtain pre-approval by visiting floridaexam.com or by calling 850-487-1395. 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.
All license classifications are required to pass the Business and Finance exam given by Pearson VUE. Visit our Business and Finance page to learn more regarding test specifics.
The Florida Contractor License exams are open book. The references 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, plan reading, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 7 days a week. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select your State above and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
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