How do you get licensed as a general contractor in Florida?

Licensing & Regulations
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What are the procedures and standards for becoming a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida?

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IN ADDITION, YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST FOUR YEARS OF VERIFIABLE “ACTIVE EXPERIENCE” (AS A WORKER) IN YOUR TRADE/SCOPE OF WORK AS SET FORTH BELOW WHICH INCLUDES AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (COLLEGE DEGREES/CREDITS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR 1-3 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE). IF YOUR EXPERIENCE IS ANYTHING DIFFERENT, YOU MAY BE REQUESTED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD AND QUESTIONED TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR QUALIFY.

	You must be at least eighteen years of age.

	You must be of good moral character (you will need a background check & credit check)