Florida · General Contractor
How to get a General Contractor license in Florida
| License required | Yes (state) |
|---|---|
| Issuing board | FL DBPR — CILB (CGC) |
| Exam | Yes — Prometric exam; 70% min |
| Experience | 4 yrs construction, 1 yr supervisory (verify) |
| Bond | No |
| License fee | — |
| Renewal | Every 2 year(s) |
| Reciprocity | none; exam waiver possible |
Financial responsibility (net worth or surety), not a state bond. Verify fee.
Official source: FL DBPR — CILB (CGC) →
Now get operating
Finance your truck & equipment
General Contractors starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.
Financing options →Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.