Want to be a contractor? There are a few things you need to do prior to becoming a contractor. You must take a contractor’s license exam. In the state of Florida, a contractor must pass this exam in order to be a licensed general contractor.
In Florida, a licensed certified contractor applicant must have passing score on all the parts of the Florida DBPR/BET qualifying examination, be at least 18 years old, meet educational and experience requirements, pay all applicable fees, obtain work’s compensation coverage, demonstrate financial responsibility, and have good moral character.
There are a lot of tests, and you must make sure to take the proper tests that will make you eligible for your license. Most exams are open book. In Florida, the test is around $215, which includes all fees.
How do you prepare for the exam? You can study on your own. There are books and reference materials suggested by the state. The PSI Online Bookstore and iContractor.net are third-party booksellers of contracting-based books. There are also several organizations online that offer web-based practice exams and courses. Organizations like Dewalt and PSI Learning Academy offer practice exams for the tests. Some home-study based courses in Florida include Cam Tech School and Gold Coast Schools.
If you need or prefer to learn and study in a classroom setting, there are schools across the country that offer courses and tutoring for specific exams. Some schools and bookstores in Florida include: AES, 4EzExam.com, Sane Fe College, Gulf Coast School of Construction, KCC Estimating & Construction Services, Inc., Florida International University, Contractor’s Library in Hudson, and more.
Once you pass the contractor’s exam, it’s time to apply for your contractor’s license. We can help get you licensed for any specialty. We can make the contractor licensing process faster and easier for you. We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license.
We will complete and submit a completed application to the Construction Licensing Board for you.
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