Florida · General Contractor

How to get a General Contractor license in Florida

License requiredYes (state)
Issuing boardFL DBPR — CILB (CGC)
ExamYes — Prometric exam; 70% min
Experience4 yrs construction, 1 yr supervisory (verify)
BondNo
License fee
RenewalEvery 2 year(s)
Reciprocitynone; 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 →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.