Verify a Contractor's License in Florida

Search the official Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) records to confirm any Florida contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Florida Contractor Licensing

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) regulates contractor licensing in Florida. Both certified (statewide) and registered (county) licenses available.

Population served: 22M residents.

Licensing authority: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

General contractor license required: Yes.

Official board website: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/

Notable Trades Licensed in Florida

How to Verify a Florida Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Florida can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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