In order to become a contractor in the state of Florida (legally), you need a contractor license. In order to get a contractor license, you need to pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board’s construction contractor exam. To pass the exam, you must score a 70 percent or higher. The test takes two days and takes place several times throughout the year across the state.
In August 2018, the general, building, and residential examinations began to be administered in a computer-based testing format, while plumbing examinations are still be administered in a paper and pencil format in Orlando
This year’s Florida construction contractor exam dates and locations:
Test date:
February 12-13, 2019 (Deadline: January 12, 2019)
April 16-17, 2019 (Deadline: March 16, 2019)
June 11-12, 2019 (Deadline: May 11, 2019)
If you want a tower Specialty, Demolition Specialty or Industrial Facilities Specialty license, you need to pass the general category examination of three parts: Contract Administration, Project Management and Business and Finance.
If you want am electrical, mechanical Class A or B air conditioning, gas line, commercial pool, glass and glazing, gypsum drywall, irrigation, Specialty Structure, Underground Utilities, you can test whenever you are ready – there is no strict schedule with these specialties.
If you need help figure out how and when to take your exam or how to apply for a contractor’s license, let us help you. We are a Florida contractor’s licensing company. We are happy to answer all your questions to get you licensed fast. We make the process less complicated and stressful. We have helps thousands of contractors across many states get their contractor license.
To get your Florida contractor license or any state’s contractor license, click our Florida contractor’s license page or call us at 239-777-1028 with any questions about a contractor license. We know how to get you approved the first time!