The new reciprocity agreement with Mississippi makes it easier for Florida contractors to become licensed in Mississippi and for Mississippi contractors to become licensed in Florida. The agreement applies to General, Building, and Residential contractor licenses only.
Read moreFlorida Enters into Contractor License Reciprocity Agreement with North Carolina
The new reciprocity agreement with North Carolina makes it easier for Florida contractors to become licensed in North Carolina and for North Carolina contractors to become licensed in Florida. The agreement applies to General, Building, and Residential contractor licenses only.
Read moreTwo Ways to Use Your North Carolina Contractor's License to Obtain a Florida Contractor's License
There are two different ways you can use an existing North Carolina contractor’s license to obtain a license in Florida, depending on the type of license and how long you have been licensed. One these options does not require you to take any exam in Florida.
Read moreHow to Obtain a Florida Contractor's License If You're Already Licensed in Georgia
There are three different ways you can use an existing Georgia contractor’s license to obtain a license in Florida, depending on the type of license and how long you have been licensed.
Read moreHow to Obtain a Florida Contractor's License If You're Already Licensed in California
There are three different ways you can use an existing California contractor’s license to obtain a license in Florida, depending on the type of license and how long you have been licensed.
Read moreFlorida Enters Into Contractor Licensing Reciprocity Agreement with Louisiana
A new reciprocity agreement with Louisiana makes it easier for Florida contractors to become licensed in Louisiana and for Louisiana contractors to become licensed in Florida. The agreement applies to General, Building, and Residential contractor licenses only.
Read moreFlorida's New 10-Year Rule Helps Out of State Contractors Get a License Without an Exam
In July 2020, Florida changed its contractor licensing statute to make it easier for contractors who have been licensed in other states for at least 10 years to obtain a Florida contractor’s license without having to take a licensing exam. Now contractors with a residential, building, general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas, or other specialty license can become licensed in Florida without having to take the exam!
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